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About
It is not just a job for us. We love animals. We love getting to know their wide range of personalities and their quirks. As a result of this, pets are not just here and then put away or locked in a kennel. We interact with them like family and help them to feel safe. Our concern is your pet's ability to feel as little stress from a schedule interruption as possible. We tailor our work to your schedule and adjust accordingly. We will adjust and yield to your pet(s). We truly want this to be a new "leash on their life."
The pets! We love animals. I grew up on a farm caring for 23 cows, 6 bulls, 2 horses, one of which was blind, 11 ducks, 14 chickens, 9 cats, and four dogs. There was a lot of responsibilities but working with animals is where all the joy was.
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Services offered
Walk duration
Dog size
Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)
Small (16 - 25 lbs)
Medium (26 - 40 lbs)
Large (41 - 70 lbs)
Walk group size
Group walk
Private walk
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Anna P.
Jan 26, 2026
Leash Life is always my number one choice when it comes to caring for my animals. Top quality care is hard to find for any price these days. But having someone you can trust with your animals and home while you are away, is priceless. That is Leash Life hands down. I’ve used this company for years and they have consistently shown why they are the best. They really stand out by tailoring their business to customize a schedule and care routine that’s best for each pet. Drew especially, I was very impressed with, he is extremely professional and has years of dog training experience. That is very important to me because I feel training and structure are crucial for my animals happiness and health. Every time I use Leash Life I continue to see the lasting benefits. Thank you so much for everything you’ve done! Lucius can’t wait for me to leave and you to come back!
Leash Life's reply
Thank you Anna! 😃😃😃 You're the best!
Shania E.
Jan 30, 2026
Drew has been dog sitting/walking Atlas for years now and we always go back to him when we need it. Also helped us train him as well! We’re all about that Leash Life!
Charles K.
Jun 13, 2017
Drew has walked my dog for almost a year now, and he has been the perfect hire. I cannot offer enough compliments to fully capture his character; he's good natured, prompt, trustworthy, flexible, professional, funny, and best of all, my dog loves him. If I were in the market for a dog walker again, he would be my first pick.
Leash Life's reply
Thanks guys!
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Catherine G.
Apr 1, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
What would I do without Drew and Shannon! From the second Jim (our dog) met them at the initial meet and greet, he took to them immediately. Drew does such a great job with our dog.. he's a 2 year old 55lb schnauzer/hound mix and he has a LOT of energy, and Drew has been working with him on commands and walking on leash, and I can already see the progress he's making.
Drew and Shannon are very professional. They're always on time, they're very responsive, they're trustworthy, and they take great care of Jim. I come home from work every day knowing that Jim had a great walk and was well taken care of during the day while I was gone.
They have an instagram account that I follow, and I love seeing the pictures of all the dogs that Drew walks and interacting with the LeashLife community. He also sends me updates after each walk and lets me know how Jim did, BMs, etc, which gives me peace of mind, knowing how my fur baby did.
We will continue to use Drew and Shannon for as long as they'll let us :) and I would highly recommend to others. They offer great prices and the services can't be beat. Thanks so much for taking such great care of our Jim!
Dog Walking
Bek P.
Jan 27, 2026
Drew and his team took excellent care of our Scotti! Not only is she happy and well when we return but she is more obedient and responsive! We adore Drew for the care & attention he gives our girl, who also requires a lot of energy!
Leash Life's reply
Thank you Bek! Love Scotti! 😃😃😃
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Andrew Hyde
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Unfortunately, we cannot list our pricing due to the fact that there are some very low quality dog walkers out there looking to undercut the rest of us, just so they can make a quick buck. These "dog walkers" don't care about your pets and they don't care about quality service. I have spoken with the other top rated dog walkers in the area, and we have agreed to keep our prices in a certain range. So if you are getting a quote that seems lower than most... BEWARE. Keep in mind you get what you pay for.
If you are interested in us doing any house-sitting or cleaning for you, you can request additional pricing for these services.
Also we realize that you may really want our services, but simply think we're a little too high... You tell us what you think is reasonable or within your budget and we just may accept! We've done that for a few of our pet owners. We certainly aren't looking to get rich or break anyone's bank, we base our prices on the averages for this area and believe we are worth it for the quality care we give to our pets and their owners. They have the peace of mind that their pets are well taken care of and that they hired trustworthy people. You can't put a price on that!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We provide our general services pricing in order to address the elephant in the room. Then we do a meet and greet to make sure everyone is comfortable. As long as everyone is, we get to work.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
We have been discussing possibly learning to do pet grooming as an extra option. We also are working on becoming licensed in First Aid for Pets and CPR for pets. Our eyes and ears are always open for learning more about animals, especially cats and dogs.
