Three leashed dogs crossing a narrow footbridge on a wooded trail

Closer to home

Structured dog walking in New London County.

Reliable walks paced around your dog’s energy, comfort, routine, and handling needs—not a one-size-fits-all loop.

Tell us about your dog

Two walking options

The neighborhood when that fits. The woods when that fits better.

$25

$10 extra pet

Neighborhood Walk

A structured 30-minute walk with calm leash handling, GPS, photos, and a report. Offered solo or with a compatible shared-walk partner.

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$30

$15 extra pet

Woody Walk

A gentler outing with pickup, transportation, and about 30 minutes at a park, trail, or green space—without the demand of a full pack hike.

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Fit first

Solo or compatible company

Some dogs need individual handling. Others enjoy a calm walking partner. The service is shaped around what helps the dog move well.

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Rates shown are the current published Pathfinder rates for recurring weekly clients. Occasional Maverick care is subject to availability and confirmed individually.

What is included

A dependable outing, plus the details you need.

Purposeful movement

A structured route and pace built around the dog’s stamina, surroundings, and needs that day.

Calm handling

Clear leash expectations and attention to the environment, rather than rushing through a checklist.

Clear follow-through

GPS, photos, and a straightforward Walkies report after the outing.

Client case study

Individual care in practice.

Louie does not need the fastest route or the biggest outing. He needs a reliable person who notices what makes a walk good for him.

Louie

Individual pace

Care built around the dog, not the clock.

Louie is a nine-year-old French Bulldog who prefers slow, sniff-filled walks. Kate says Tom’s team consistently accommodates his pace while giving her the visibility and flexibility she needs during 12-hour nursing shifts.

“He takes the time to understand each dog’s individual needs, which makes such a difference.”

Age-appropriate pace: Louie gets slower, sniff-focused walks shaped around what he enjoys and can comfortably do.
Fit around real life: Flexible scheduling helps Kate arrange dependable care around demanding 12-hour shifts.
Visible follow-through: Walkies provides route tracking, updates, and easy scheduling, and Kate says Louie comes home happy every time.

This is one client's experience, not a promised outcome. Every dog's pace, comfort, and care plan are considered individually.

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What kind of walk would help most?

Tell us about your dog’s energy, leash skills, routine, and surroundings. We’ll recommend the better starting point.

See if we're a good fit (860) 625-2505