Do you work long hours?
Are you going on vacation?
Will your pet be alone for more than 5 to 6 hours at a time?
Let Shake a Leg! cater to all of your dog & cat (and other critters) needs while you're away! Care in the comfort and familiarity of your own home and neighborhood will leave them stress free ensuring a normal routine and diet.
Daily dog walks are a great way for your dog to expend energy and get fresh air while you're away. We enjoy the one-on-one connection made between human and dog while on a walk. We also firmly believe that positive loving energy from the human is directly sensed from the dog while we are together for any length of time. Dog walks start at your home, and we head out into your neighborhood to enjoy all of the sights, smells, sounds and beauty of nature, rain or shine, before returning home. Dogs require physical and mental stimulation just like humans do. If proper exercise is provided on a daily basis, it will energize their body, mind and spirit. Many dog behavioral problems are the result of isolation, boredom and insufficient exercise. Shake a Leg's programs are a great service for your dog when you can't be around to exercise and play.
Daily/Weekly Dog Walking/Visits
We come to your home so your dog can stay comfortable in his or her own surroundings. Your dog is given a bathroom break, walk around neighborhood, food and water, playtime, medicine if needed, natural & organic treats and plenty of love and attention during the visit.
Dog walks include:
Fresh Air & Exercise
Bathroom break
Fresh Water
Daily Visit Report
Individualized attention during dog walks in their familiar environments.
Playtime in your yard can serve as an alternative or a complement to a dog walk. Activities include playing fetch, walking laps, engaging in enrichment activities, as well as giving belly rubs and plenty of affection.
Rates
Our rates are charged per visit, not per dog, with no extra fee for multiple dogs.
- Good for your dog (around 20 minutes): $20 per visit
- Great for your dog (around 30 minutes): $25 per visit
*Inquire about hour-long visits—available for $50 per visit, subject to our ability to accommodate.*
rates as of 2023
Puppy & Cat Care
Puppy Care: Puppies require additional care, including more time, exercise, play, and attention. During our visits, we will reinforce fundamental training commands such as 'sit', 'stay', 'come', and 'leave it', and make sure to clean up any accidents.
Cat Care: We adore our cats and kittens! In addition to daily litter changes, food, and water, your feline friends will enjoy plenty of love, cuddles, and playtime.
Rates
For a 20-minute visit, the charge is $20, and for a 30-minute visit, it's $25. Interested in a longer visit for your pet? We can arrange for hour-long visits as well. Additionally, there is no extra charge for multiple cats or puppies.
rates as of 2023
Vacation Pet Sitting
We come to your home for at least 3 daily visits, morning, afternoon and evening. You can customize the number of visits and the length of time per visit, (see below). A gentle neck and shoulder massage is given with brushing and herbal organic freshening spray/wipes (if you and the dog allow). Each day we will let your dog out for a potty break, a walk, playtime and feeding. This is a great way to keep your dog stress free in his or her own surroundings while you're away. Please book us at least a month (2 to 3 months in advance for the summer months) if possible.
Rates
Customize your dog or cat's vacation experience by selecting the number of visits and their duration (20 or 30 minutes). The rate for each 20-minute visit is $20, and for each 30-minute visit, it's $25.
We offer 60-minute visits at $50 per hour, subject to availability.
Please note, we do not provide overnight care where we stay in your home, nor do we offer services for dogs that need to be crated all day and night.
Typical visit times are mornings between 7a/8a…afternoons between 2p/3p and evenings between 8/9p. If you choose 4 visits per day, it would be something like: mornings 7/8a…early afternoon 12/1p…late afternoon 4/5p..evening between 8/9p.
** Don’t forget—NO additional charge for more than one dog—Rates are per visit, NOT per dog**
Note: If there is a cat visit in combination with a Vacation Dog Sit, there may be an additional fee for the cat/s depending on the needs.
rates as of 2023
Additional Information
Holiday Visits
Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day $10 additional per day - availability is limited.
Other Services Provided
Water plants (indoor or outdoor), take in mail, switch lights on/off, take out garbage bins (all are complimentary with any dog walking or pet service, but large flower and vegetable gardens rates may apply).
Fish, mice, hamsters, farm animals and bird care available. Call for rates.
CHICKEN CARE: We will visit your chickens to take an overall look at them and make sure they look healthy. We will give them fresh food and water, treats, light cleaning of their coop and collect their eggs. They must be in an enclosed run and be able to go in and out of the coop on their own at night/morning. $20 per 20 min visit or $25 per 30 min visit. If chicken care is needed during a dog or cat visit, then rate will depend on the needs.
Current Availability
MONDAY-FRIDAY: As of September 2024, we currently have availability for daily and weekly dog walking/dog visits Monday through Friday in the towns of Hebron/Amston, Marlborough and now offering visits in SOME parts of Andover and Columbia. Please email (shakefour@yahoo.com) or call/text (860-368-9125) to discuss particular days and time frames that you would like your dog walked/played with.
VACATION PET SITTING: (currently vacation sitting is available only in Hebron/Amston and Marlborough)
Since we book up quick for vacation pet sitting (especially whenever the kids are out of school and holiday times) we strongly suggest you book your time with us at least a month or two prior to your planed vacation.
Please email (Suzanne) at shakefour@yahoo.com OR text info to 860.368.9125 to see if the week you need pet sitting is available. We are NOT AVAILABLE to do OVERNIGHT pet sitting (spending the night in your home), but we do visit your pet typically 3 times a day, morning, afternoon and evening and additional visits if you would like.
NEW CLIENTS:
Please plan—if possible— at least a month (2 to 3 months if booking for the summer) notice to book us for your vacation. Then we can meet about a week or so before your vacation for an initial consultation. If you are a new client, please allow at least 1 week before your vacation for us to come to your home and meet you and your pet/s. We will get to know you, collect information on your pets’ habits and behaviors as well as some general logistic information. This is a free inital consultation visit that takes about 30 to 45 minutes.
** If you are unable to book a month out with us, still reach out to see if we can accommodate!