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The Whimsy Dog

Martinez, California, 94553

About Us

Whimsy Dog offers you highly skilled pet training, exercise and enrichment services virtually online and in person in Contra Costa County, Vallejo & Benicia. Using modern positive reinforcement methods that emphasize empowerment on both ends of the leash dogs and their guardians will deepen their communication, strengthen their bond, and achieve their training goals as a team.

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Services Offered

Walking
Training
Boarding & Pet Sitting
Daycare

Service Area(s)

Antioch, Brentwood, Concord, Pittsburgh, Martinez, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Benicia, Vallejo, Pinole, Richmond, El Cerrito, Pacheco, Crocket, Rodeo, Hercules

Business Details

City/County Business License

Insured

Pet CPR Certified

Is Force Free

In Business Since: 2021

Number of Employees: 1

Se habla español

Service Specializations

Walking Specialties

Group walks
Individual walks
On-leash only
Beach hikes
Last-minute services
Training Walks (reactive dogs)
Small dogs
Senior dogs
No breed restrictions
Accepts unaltered/intact adult dogs
Special needs (deaf, blind, physical limitations, etc.)

Training Specialties

Manners and basic skills
Puppy training
Leash reactivity
Shy/fearful dogs
Housetraining
Leash manners
Recall
Remote consultations/virtual training

Boarding & Pet Sitting Specialties

In your home
Crate/cage-free
Overnight supervision
Pick up/drop off available
Accepts unaltered/intact adult dogs
Cats and house plant care offered (pet sitting)

Daycare Specialties

In your home
Pick up/drop off available
Last-minute services
Senior dogs
Accepts unaltered/intact adult dogs
No breed restrictions
Small dogs

Qualifications and Certifications

Contra Costa Animal Services - Apprenticed with Shelter Behavior Team
Contra Costa Animal Services - 25 hours of classroom training on body language, behavior & mechanics
Attended Shelter Playgroup Alliance workshops & 2020/2021 conferences
Attended Clicker Expo 2020
Completed Fear Free Shelters coursework
Completed 2 hour webinar on defensive handling