# Shady Waggers

> Shady Waggers is a small dog walking and pet sitting company in Houston, Texas. Shady (pronounced sh-a-di) started it in 2016. The company is insured and bonded and is a member of Pet Sitters International. Every walker is a W-2 employee who is background checked and trained. The Four Seasons Hotel Houston recommends Shady Waggers to its guests. 150+ Houston families served, 10,000+ visits, rated 4.9 stars on Google (35+ reviews).

Key facts:
- Phone: 832-305-6232 | Email: bark@shadywaggers.com | Hours: Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM
- Service areas (Houston, TX): Downtown and Midtown (77002), Galleria and Uptown (77056, 77057), Montrose (77006, 77098), River Oaks (77019, 77027), Tanglewood (77056), The Heights (77007, 77008), West University (77005), Post Oak (77056). All inside the 610 Loop
- Pets served: dogs and cats (dog walking and pet sitting are the main services; cat care is an add on)
- Every visit is logged in an app with a GPS map, photos, a written report, and sometimes videos
- Every walker carries the same dog bag: water, a dog bowl, treats, and a scent bag for a familiar smell
- Key safety: client keys stay in a lockbox at the client's home, never with a walker
- No group walks: every walk is one on one, except pre arranged buddy walks for residents of certain apartment buildings
- Never Cancel Promise: if Shady Waggers cancels the same day, the client gets 3 free walks and is not charged
- Happy Pup Promise: if something is not right, Shady Waggers fixes it fast
- New clients start with a free meet and greet ($65 value). No card is needed. The client creates their own account, and Shady Waggers helps build the pet profile together at the visit
- Existing clients book and message through the Time To Pet portal: https://www.timetopet.com/portal/sw
- Rated 5.0 stars on Yelp; Google listing: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sa3kJKn4jkLmYTXBA

Pricing (recurring weekly rate / schedule as needed rate):
- Ultra Trek 90 min: $99 / $120
- Adventure Hour 60 min: $70 / $85
- Sniff and Stroll 45 min: $55 / $65 (most popular)
- Potty Break 30 min: $45 / $55
- Slumber Pawty overnight 12 hrs: $295 / $395 (reserved for regular walking clients with 2+ walks a week)
- Kitty Cuddles cat visit 45 min: $45 / $60
- Hotel Visits (private one on one pet care for hotel guests and residences, see /hotels/): $95 an hour, 3 hour minimum (client covers parking; $20 staff gratuity added)
- Add ons: extra dog +$15; before 8AM or after 5PM +$15; major holidays +$15; under 24 hours notice +$15

## Main pages
- [Home](https://www.shadywaggers.com/): overview, offer, pricing, booking
- [Services](https://www.shadywaggers.com/services/): dog walking, in home sitting, and cat care with rates
- [Hotel Pet Sitting](https://www.shadywaggers.com/hotels/): in room pet care for hotel guests and luxury residences in Houston
- [Reviews](https://www.shadywaggers.com/reviews/): real Google reviews, with a link to all of them
- [FAQ](https://www.shadywaggers.com/faq/): common questions and answers
- [Policies](https://www.shadywaggers.com/policies/): add ons, cancellation, weather, supplies
- [Contact](https://www.shadywaggers.com/contact/): phone, email, booking
- [Blog](https://www.shadywaggers.com/blog/): dog care tips for Houston
- [About](https://www.shadywaggers.com/about/): meet Shady, Lulu, and Caitlyn
- [Refer a Friend](https://www.shadywaggers.com/refer/): send a friend, get rewarded
- [Free meet and greet](https://www.shadywaggers.com/start/): book the free first visit, no card needed
- [Careers](https://www.shadywaggers.com/careers/): join the team

## Neighborhood pages
- [River Oaks](https://www.shadywaggers.com/river-oaks/)
- [West University](https://www.shadywaggers.com/west-university/)
- [Tanglewood](https://www.shadywaggers.com/tanglewood/)
- [The Heights](https://www.shadywaggers.com/the-heights/)
- [Montrose](https://www.shadywaggers.com/montrose/)
- [Galleria and Uptown](https://www.shadywaggers.com/galleria-uptown/)
- [Post Oak](https://www.shadywaggers.com/post-oak/)
- [Downtown](https://www.shadywaggers.com/downtown/)
- [Midtown](https://www.shadywaggers.com/midtown/)

## Profiles
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/shadywaggers/)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/shadywaggers/)
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/shady-waggers-houston)
- [Google](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sa3kJKn4jkLmYTXBA)