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In the Pursuit of Healthier Pets...

Life can get hectic and we’re here to help in your time of need. Best Friends Dog Walkers is a full-service dog walker, pet sitter, and kennel alternative catering to the needs of you and your pet.

 

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Best Friends Dog Walkers Provides Trustworthy Pet Services

Our Service Area Includes: Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, and Robins Iowa

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Dog Walking

We come to your home to walk your dog in the comfort of your neighborhood. We have years of experience walking dogs of all sizes and temperaments. Walks are done in 20-minute increments. Custom walks are also available.

$25 per 20 minutes

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Pet Sitting

We are also available to visit your home to care for your pet while you are away. We can perform any care your pet may need including feeding, companionship, and letting them out while you are at work. We even clean litter boxes!

$20 per 20 minutes

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Kennel Alternative

Kenneling or boarding your pet away from home can be stressful. That’s why we provide a kennel alternative where we visit your pet multiple times a day at your home. Your pet gets to stay in the comfort of home. No worries.

$65 per day

What To Do About Dog Coughing

When a dog coughs, it can mean that he has some problems. Before knowing what to do you need to...

Your Dog’s Paws vs. Road Salt

Wintertime has clearly started to leave its mark on many communities. Plow truck drivers and road...

Tips For Walking in the Cold

Historically speaking, we know that January and February can be the coldest months here in Iowa....

7 Tips for Dog Walking in the Snow

Walking in the winter months alone can be difficult. As professional pet sitters, we have a great...

Separation Anxiety and Your Dog

Separation anxiety has proven to be a debilitating issue for our fur babies. It is your dog's...

6 Common Dog Health Problems

Being a dog parent can be very rewarding. We have always heard the saying a dog is a mans best...

Safety Tips for Dog Walkers

Walking your dog can be a great source of exercise for both you and your pup. For some high energy...

Dogs, Obesity, and Dog Walks

When a dog is obese, they can be at risk for some health problems. If a person is not able to walk...

Keep Your Dog’s Teeth White

Keeping a dog's teeth white is no easy task. Dogs don't like having their teeth brushed. It's not...

Nutrition and Exercise for Dogs

At Best Friends Dog Walkers, one of our mottos is 'healthier dogs, one walk at a time!' We're a...

The Benefits of Using a Pet Sitter

If work or travel keeps you away from your pets, you've likely considered various options, from...

The Importance of Pet Hygiene

There is a lot of responsibility when it comes to making the decision to have a pet. This is...

Simple Litter Box Tips

We'll get straight to the point here; as professional pet sitters, we have changed many cat litter...

Mistakes When Choosing A Pet Sitter

As a professional pet sitter and dog walker, there are few things that we haven't experienced....

How To Choose A Cat Sitter

Hiring a cat sitter is not just a mere suggestion when it comes to getting away from your house...

Pet Sitting or Boarding?

We provide an alternative to kennels and boarding. Though kennels have an important place in the...

How to Raise a Confident Puppy

When a person gets a puppy, they have the responsibility to raise it in the correct way. There are...

Make A Cat-Friendly Xmas Tree

Anyone that has cats will know that as soon as the Christmas tree is up, the cats will be trying...

What to Do if Your Cat Stops Eating

Cats are beloved pets in a majority of homes, and the last thing you want for your cat is for him...

Benefits to Hiring a Pet Sitter

You always want the best when it comes to taking care of your pet, which means that you would want...

4 Cat Feeding Methods to Avoid

As professional pet sitters, we like to keep our readers up to date on some philosophies when it...

Our Kennel Alternative

Best Friends Dog Walkers recently celebrated our 4th anniversary. We are honored to be helping you...

Choosing the Right Kennel

It's very important to pick the right kennel or dog boarding facility. At Best Friends Dog...

5 Fall Pet Safety Tips

Fall is finally here. Crisp air, cool weather, and the beautiful colors of fall foliage are all...

Why a Pet Sitter is Your Best Bet

When a person has a long work schedule, or they are going out of town someone needs to be around...

How to Exercise Your Dog Indoors

As most of you have already noticed, the weather is starting to change. Fall has officially...

Dog Boarding and Kennels Can Be Stressful

Boarding and kennel stress is true. Dogs become stressed the same as humans and putting your dog...

Is Dog Boarding Right for You?

When a person is going to be out of town, they may have to use a boarding service to care for...

Helping A Dog Up Into A Car

Let's face it, if you are a dog parent, you will eventually need to help your dog get up into a...

Common Dog Skin Troubles

Dogs just, like their human parents, can get some different skin conditions. A dog parent has to...

Due to high demand, for a more immediate response, please call us at 319-899-9960

Phone Number

(319) 899-9960

Mailing Address

6413 Deer Stone Dr SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

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