How much does dog walking cost?

The current Pathfinder rate is $25 for a 30-minute Neighborhood Walk and $30 for a Woody Walk with pickup and about 30 minutes at a park, trail, or green space. Extra-pet rates are listed on this page. Pathfinder rates are for recurring weekly care; occasional Maverick care depends on availability, route, and fit.

Which towns does Tom's Dogs serve for dog walking?

Tom's Dogs is based in New London and serves New London, Waterford, Groton, Niantic, East Lyme, Old Lyme, and Mystic when the address, schedule, requested service, and existing route fit together.

Are walks solo or shared with another dog?

A Neighborhood Walk may be solo or shared with a compatible walking partner. The decision is based on the dog's comfort, handling needs, pace, and social fit rather than convenience.

What is the difference between a Neighborhood Walk and a Woody Walk?

A Neighborhood Walk is a structured 30-minute outing close to home. A Woody Walk includes pickup, transportation, and about 30 minutes at a suitable park, trail, or green space without the demands of a full pack hike.

What do clients receive after a walk?

Clients receive GPS tracking when applicable, real photos, and a straightforward report through Walkies.

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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Every listed price is the current Pathfinder rate for recurring weekly care. Maverick care is occasional or as-needed and is confirmed individually based on availability, route, and fit.

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.

Questions

Before the first walk.

Local field work

Good with dogs, dependable on the road?

We're building walking capacity so Tom can lead more pack hikes and provide more sitting care. Thoughtful handling, sound judgment, and reliable weekday availability matter more than a polished résumé.

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New clients

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