About Top Dog Walk
There’s a certain kind of stress that comes with relying on someone else to care for your dog.
Not knowing if they’ll show up.
Getting last-minute cancellations.
Wondering if your dog is getting the attention and consistency they need.
Most people don’t realize how unstable their setup is until something goes wrong.
Top Dog Walk was built to fix that.
I grew up in a world where dog care wasn’t casual, it was structured, professional, and held to a high standard.
My mom bred German Shepherds, competed in AKC obedience, trained dogs, and ran a kennel. From a young age, I saw what it actually takes to care for dogs properly; not just loving them, but understanding them, managing them, and showing up consistently.
By 15, I had worked in my mom's kennel and was working in veterinary offices. I’ve worked in animal shelters, and over the years, I’ve fostered more than 50 dogs with medical or behavioral concerns.
This isn’t something I fell into as a side-hustle. It’s something I’ve been immersed in my entire life.
And it shaped how this company operates.
One of the biggest problems in the dog walking industry is that most services are built around individuals.
A single walker. A single schedule. A single point of failure.
If that person gets sick, has a conflict, or simply burns out, everything falls apart.
That’s where the stress comes from.
Top Dog Walk is structured differently.
We are an employee-based dog walking and pet sitting company serving Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake. Our walkers are trained, vetted employees; not independent contractors juggling multiple apps and schedules.
Every client is supported by a small, consistent team—not just one person—along with internal scheduling systems and management oversight.
So if your regular walker is unavailable, coverage is handled automatically.
No scrambling.
No last-minute texts.
No gaps in care.
There’s a full support system behind every visit.
That means:
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consistent scheduling
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clear internal communication
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detailed updates after each walk
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and a team that knows your dog, not just your address
But just as importantly, we believe client care matters as much as dog care.
That means:
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you can reach us when you need to
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communication is clear, prompt, and professional
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and if something ever goes wrong, we take ownership and fix it
No defensiveness.
No runaround.
No wondering who’s responsible.
This is what allows the experience to feel calm and predictable for both you and your dog.
You’re not checking your phone to make sure someone showed up.
You’re not coordinating backup plans.
You’re not managing the process.
It just works.
Top Dog Walk has completed over 50,000 walks since 2009 for more than 1,500 households, and we’re proud members of Pet Sitters International.
If you’re looking for a dog walking service that is structured, reliable, and easy to work with, we’d love to meet you.
Start with a quick meet & greet, and we’ll build a plan that fits your dog, your schedule, and your routine.
