How do we get started?

Start with the inquiry form. Tell us your town, routine, the care you need, and the honest version of your dog. We review the request, ask any useful follow-up questions, and recommend the clearest next step.

Is every dog a fit for a pack hike?

No. Pack hikes are for dogs who can be safely and comfortably matched with compatible companions. A meet-and-greet, solo walk, shorter Woody Walk, or gradual introduction may be a better place to start.

Which areas do you serve?

Tom’s Dogs serves New London, Waterford, Groton, Niantic, East Lyme, Old Lyme, and Mystic. Exact availability depends on your address, the service, the route, and the current schedule.

What care can I ask about?

You can ask about Pack Hikes, neighborhood walks, Woody Walks, home visits, daycare, boarding, and home sitting. We will be direct if another service or a slower introduction makes more sense for your dog.

What should I share about my dog?

Useful details include routine, health or mobility considerations, leash skills, social comfort, triggers, prey drive, fears, and handling needs. Honest information helps us make safer, better recommendations.

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Start care

Let’s find the right fit for your dog.

Tell us about your dog, your town, and the care you need. We’ll read your inquiry and help you find the right place to start.

Start the fit check

A conversation before a commitment.

We review your dog, location, and schedule before recommending care. Group placement is assessed individually.

Tom replies within 24–48 hours. If your request is time-sensitive, text him after sending the form and include your pet’s name.

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Step 1 of 3 · Fit check

Start with the basics. We use the details to check service fit, route fit, and current availability before arranging care.

01Quick fit check

Your name

Your email

Phone (optional)

Town

Service

Based in New London. Best fit depends on town, route, schedule, and the service requested.

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Your inquiry goes directly to Tom's Dogs and is saved securely for follow-up. This is an inquiry, not a confirmed booking. Please do not include payment information, passwords, alarm codes, or home-access instructions. By sending the form, you agree that Tom's Dogs may use these details to reply, assess service fit, and understand which marketing produces useful inquiries. Read our privacy notice.

Getting started

Care starts with a conversation.

Include the honest version. Fit, safety, route, and current availability all matter; an inquiry does not reserve a place.

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A clear next step

What happens after you inquire

01
Tell us what would help
Share your town, timing, and the care your pet needs. You don’t need to know which service fits yet.
02
We check the practical fit
We review your location, schedule, and your pet’s needs together. For group outings, compatibility matters as much as availability.
03
Agree on a starting point
We’ll discuss the next step with you, including an introduction or meet-and-greet where appropriate. Care begins only after the arrangement is confirmed.

Tom replies within 24–48 hours. If your request is time-sensitive, text him after sending the form and include your pet’s name.

Sending an inquiry does not commit you to a booking.

Questions

A few useful things to know before you inquire.

Finding the right care

Good care starts with a good fit.

Tell us about your pet, where you live, and the help you need. We will be direct about fit, timing, and the best next step.

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