Specialties
Dallas and Pals specializes in professional group off-leash dog park visits with pick up and return service, as well as overnight pet sitting in your home.
Our service area covers Kent East and West Hills, and Valley; Fairwood; and Southeast Renton.
Members of the National Association of Dog Walkers, and Pet Sitters Associates. President of Dogs of Grandview Supporters.
Our dog walkers and pet sitters are highly qualified; trained in Pet CPR and First Aid; have many years experience working with a variety of animals; and, needless to say have a huge passion for our four-legged friends.
History
Established in 2006.
After working for 20 years in the medical and orthodontic fields, I decided I was due for a career change. After much research, and realizing I spent my spare time at the dog park I decided to start Dallas and Pals.
I am very involved with many animal related causes. Volunteering as President of Dogs of Grandview Supporters, the group that manages Grandview dog park, has given me the opportunity to work with many different breeds, ages, sizes, and temperaments of dogs. It has also taught me a lot about managing multiple dogs as well as dog-to-people and dog-to-dog interaction.
Additionally I graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy with a certificate in Dog Training Foundations.
Attending a course in Dog Walking taught me about the proper licenses and certifications required, and also about the activities dogs need to keep them physically and mentally healthy.
Participating in obedience, flyball, Pet CPR and First Aid courses, has given me a solid foundation in caring for dogs.
Meet the Business Owner: Elynn C.
As far back as I can remember I have always loved animals. Growing up I always wanted a dog but we traveled too much, so I made due with pet sitting for all the neighbors, and hiking with a friend's dog.
Having owned several special needs and senior dogs, cats, and rabbits in the past, I am experienced with giving injections, sub-Q fluids, syringe feeding, administering medications, wound care, and many other procedures. I have also found that having a medical background lends itself nicely to many emergency and supportive care methods.
I am trained in Pet CPR/First Aid, graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy Dog Training Foundations course and several Dr. Ian Dunbar courses, have attended a Pet Sitting/Dog Walking Business course, participated with my dogs in Flyball, obedience, Dock Dogs, am President of Dogs of Grandview Supporters, the non-profit organization that manages Grandview Dog Park.