We strongly believe that all companion animals should be afforded the same dignity and respect given their pet parents. We use only positive, praise-based methods with our clients and we encourage admirable doggie "manners" with homemade treats and lots of love.

All of our boarders and daycare clients are treated in the same way in which we interact with our own beloved fur-kids, Maddox, Tarquin & Tamsin. In other words, gently spoilt & happy!

Exercising your dog is just part of the service we offer; proper socialization is equally important in the emotional life of your pup. By limiting our group-walk size to a maximum of four, we are able to match dogs who will interact in a positive manner. We have very limited availability for our daycare and boarding services, for the same reason. For access to these options, it is best to book in advance.

Please note that we will not use choke, chain, prong or shock collars. Ask us for information about positive and pain-free products you can utilize, if you are having an issue with your dog pulling on walks. For training books we recommend, as well as contact information for a great local trainer who specializes in positive training methods, please visit the "Links" section of this site.

We look forward to working with you in properly and positively exercising, training & socializing your pup! Thank you for choosing "gentle guide".

Alison, Hans & Maddox