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Dog Walking in Houston

Shady Waggers is a dog walking company in Houston, TX. Weekly walks start at $45 for a 30 minute Potty Break. Steady walks from a small, caring team who all know your dog. Your dog gets exercise, fresh air, and love. You get calm evenings and a photo after every walk.

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Dog Walking

Happy walks that wear them out, the good kind of tired.

Dogs love a routine. Our small team shows up on time, rain or shine, and gives your dog real attention. No rushing. No random app stranger. Just a happy walk and a worn out pup.

We are a small, close team, so your dog gets to know all of us. We keep detailed notes so every walker knows your dog. Each walker carries the same dog bag too, with water, a bowl, treats, and a scent bag, so your pup always smells a familiar friend.

For longer outings, see our Adventure Walk. Want every price in one place? See our Houston dog walking prices.

  • A small, close team who all know your dog
  • Our dog bag on every walk: water, a bowl, treats, and a scent bag
  • GPS tracked route and a photo report card
  • Safe key care that stays at your home
How a visit works

What happens on a walk

We arrive in your window

You pick a time window, and your visit lands inside it. Your key waits in a lockbox at your home, so it never leaves your property.

A one on one walk

Your walker brings our dog bag with water, a bowl, treats, and a scent bag. The walk is private to your household and goes at your dog’s pace.

Your report card

After the walk, a report card lands in our client portal. It has a GPS map, notes from your walker, photos, and potty details.

Houston heat

Safe walks on hot days

Houston heat is real, and we take it seriously. We check how hot the ground is and stay in the shade. Every walker carries water bottles and a dog bowl for real water breaks.

We watch for heat trouble early, before it becomes a problem. On very hot days we keep paws safe and go shorter and smarter, not longer. Read more about keeping your dog safe in the Houston heat.

Proof, every walk

What your GPS photo report shows

  • A GPS tracked map of your dog’s walk
  • Personal notes from your walker
  • Photos, and sometimes videos too
  • Full potty details

It comes to our client portal after every walk. You never have to wonder.

Simple pricing

Dog Walking rates

New clients start with a free meet and greet.

Weekly is our best price, for dogs on a repeat schedule. As needed is for one visit at a time.

Ultra Trek 90 minWeekly $99As needed $120

For high energy athletes. Long routes, focused exercise, and deep sniffing fun.

Adventure Hour 60 minWeekly $70As needed $85

A full hour of walking and exploring.

Sniff and Stroll 45 minWeekly $55As needed $65

Our most popular. The perfect midday reset at your dog’s pace.

Potty Break 30 minWeekly $45As needed $55

Quick relief, refreshing water, and focused attention.

What your price covers

Weekly clients get priority booking over one time visits, plus our best rates. Add ons are $15 each: an extra dog, a walk before 8AM or after 5PM, a major holiday, or a booking with under 24 hours notice.

See the full Houston dog walking price list

Let's be dogs

Get your free meet and greet

Pick a day and time on our calendar. It takes about two minutes. No card needed.

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Good questions

Dog walking questions

How much does a dog walk cost?
Weekly walks start at $45 for a 30 minute Potty Break. Our most popular walk, the Sniff and Stroll, is $55 for 45 minutes. As needed walks start at $55. See every walk on our dog walking prices page.
Are walks one on one?
Yes. Every walk is one on one and private to your household, for your dog’s safety and our full attention. The one exception is pre arranged buddy walks in certain apartment buildings, where neighbors have asked us to walk their dogs together.
Will the same walker come every time?
We always try to send your main walker. We are a small team, so someone always covers if they are out. We keep detailed notes so every walker knows your dog.
How does my walker get in?
Your key stays at your home in a lockbox you control, so it never leaves your property. Any door or alarm codes are kept private in a secure system.
What happens on very hot or rainy days?
Your dog’s safety comes first. In heavy rain or extreme heat, we try a quick potty break if your dog is willing. Then we spend the rest of the visit inside with real playtime. We towel dry your pup with your own towels before we go. On rough weather days, we may make visits shorter to keep our team safe and reach every pet. If a visit is shorter, we update it in the app.
What if you cancel on me?
It is rare. But if we ever cancel on you the same day, our Never Cancel Promise means you get 3 free walks. You are never charged for the missed visit.
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Areas we serve

We walk dogs inside the 610 Loop, plus Galleria, Uptown, Post Oak and Tanglewood just west of it. Find your area:

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