Recommended by The Four Seasons Hotel Houston

The care your dog deserves. The trust your family needs.

Come home to a happy, calm dog who got a real walk. A small, insured team who all know your dog. No app strangers. No worry. Just peace of mind.

โœ“ Free meet and greet ($65 value)  ยท  โœ“ No card needed

Frank the pug, a happy Shady Waggers client, smiling on a dog walk in Houston
Insured and Bonded W-2 Team (background checked) 150+ Houston Families Since 2016 Serving Houston 4.9 Stars on Google
You love your dog. You also have a life to run.

It takes a pack to care for a pack.

Your dog gets their walk. You get your day back. At the office, on a call at home, or running the business, your dogโ€™s routine should never wait on you finding a free hour. That is what we are here for.

With Shady Waggers, you get:

  • A small, trusted team your dog knows and loves
  • Proof after every visit: a map, photos, and notes
  • A key that stays safe at your home, never with a stranger
  • Walkers who watch the heat, the ground, and the water bowl
  • Our Never Cancel Promise, so you are never left stuck
The new client welcome

Everything you need to feel safe, before you pay a cent.

Free for new Houston clients

Your Meet and Greet plus Easy Setup

A calm visit at your home. You and your dog meet one of our pack leaders, and we get your profile and visits set up together.

  • โœ“Meet and greet at your homeYou and your dog meet one of our pack leaders in person. No pressure.$65 value
  • โœ“We build your pet profile togetherYou know your pet best. We walk you through setup and help you capture it all, from food and vet info to the little quirks.Included
  • โœ“Safe key and lockbox planYour key stays at your home. You always know where it is.Included
  • โœ“Our Never Cancel PromiseIf we ever cancel on you the same day, you get 3 free walks and are never charged.Priceless
The real value of your welcome visit:
$65 FREE
Get Your Free Meet and Greet โ†’

It takes 2 minutes to book. No card needed.

Simple from day one

Three easy steps to a happier dog

Book your free meet and greet

Pick a time online in about two minutes. Want to talk first? Call or text us. No pressure either way.

Meet a pack leader

We come to your home, meet you and your dog, help you get set up, and make a safe key plan you control.

Relax, we have the leash

Steady walks from our small, trusted team. GPS routes and photos land on your phone after every visit.

Proof, every visit

See our five star service in action

After every visit you get a detailed report card in our client portal. You are always connected to your best friend, even from work or across the world.

  • A GPS tracked map of your dog's walk
  • Personal notes from your caregiver
  • Adorable photos and videos
  • Full potty details (yes, we track that too!)
Get Report Cards Like These โ†’
Shady Waggers visit report with a GPS tracked walk map and caregiver notes Shady Waggers visit report with photos and a care checklist
Your home and your dog, kept safe

Letting someone in can feel scary. Here is why our clients stop worrying.

Your key stays at your home

A lockbox you control keeps your key on your property. You always know where it is, and it is there if you ever get locked out.

A real W-2 team

Every walker is an employee we background check and train, not an app stranger. Insured and bonded, and members of Pet Sitters International.

Proof after every visit

A map of the walk, photos, and a written report. Sometimes videos too. No guessing, ever.

See how we keep your pet safe โ†’

What we do

Pick your pup's perfect day

Tap a service to see how it works and what it costs.

Clear pricing

Care that fits your dog's life

Dogs love routine. Our weekly clients get priority booking over one time visits, plus our best rates. Steady care is what changes how a dog acts.

$85 Schedule as needed book visit by visit$70 Set it and forget it repeat weekly schedule, our best rate

Shady Waggers pricing, Houston TX. Recurring schedule rate versus schedule as needed rate.
ServiceDurationRecurring schedule rateSchedule as needed rate
Ultra Trek dog walk90 minutes$99$120
Adventure Hour dog walk60 minutes$70$85
Sniff and Stroll dog walk45 minutes$55$65
Potty Break dog walk30 minutes$45$55
Slumber Pawty overnight in home sitting12 hours$295$395
Kitty Cuddles cat visit45 minutes$45$60
Hotel Visit, private one on one careper hour, 3 hour minimum$95$95
Add ons: extra dog $15. Before 8 AM or after 5 PM $15. Major holiday $15 per visit. Short notice under 24 hours $15. Watering plants, bringing in mail, and a home security check are included free on sitting visits.

Dog Walking Most popular

Recurring schedule rate shown. One time or schedule as you go rate crossed out.

Ultra Trek 90 min$120$99

For high energy dogs. Long routes, good exercise, and lots to sniff.

Adventure Hour 60 min$85$70

A full hour of walking and play.

Sniff and Stroll 45 min$65$55

Our top pick. The perfect midday reset at your dog's pace. Fan favorite

Potty Break 30 min$55$45

Quick relief, fresh water, and focused attention.

In Home Sitting

Reserved for regular walking clients (2+ walks a week), for the safety of your pet and our staff.

Slumber Pawty Overnight, 12 hrs$395$295

Best rate for weekly clients. Comes with an evening and a morning walk. Your dog is never alone at night.

Kitty Cuddles 45 min$60$45

Cat visits stay easy. No weekly walk plan needed.

One time visits are welcome at a higher rate when we have room.

Normal hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These add ons go right to your walker.

See all add-ons and policies โ†’  ยท  Visiting Houston with your dog? See hotel visits โ†’

No risk, guaranteed

We show up. Or we make it right.

Showing up is the whole job. So we do not just say it. We back it with our own money.

The Never Cancel Promise

If we ever cancel on you the same day, you get 3 free walks. You are never charged for the missed visit. Your dog's routine is our job.

The Happy Pup Promise

If something is ever not right, tell us. We will fix it fast. Real people who care and make it right.

Shady, founder of Shady Waggers, hugging his dog Moo
Meet the pack leader

Hi, I'm Shady.

(You say it Sh-aa-di.) In 2016 I watched my roommate's dog walker never take the dog out. My roommate was paying and had no idea. So I started walking dogs for friends with one promise: show up, do the job, and prove it.

That promise is still the whole company. Every visit comes with photos, a map, and a written report.

Shady and the Shady Waggers pack

Read Our Story and Meet the Team โ†’
150+
Houston families served
10,000+
Walks and visits
4.9โ˜…
Rated on Google
4 Seasons
Sends their guests to us
Loved by Houston dog parents

Do not take our word for it

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"As a veterinarian, I looked very carefully for a small, caring dog walking service that could meet my 8 year old Golden's needs. I could not be more grateful for the whole Shady Waggers team."

Jane M. Veterinarian, Google Review

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"My son worked for Shady one summer. So I know how well they check, train, and watch their team. My dogs love their visits and I love the peace of mind."

Diana M. Google Review

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"Shady is the best. So kind, caring, and easy to count on. Your dog is truly in the best hands. The whole team is great too."

Mariana H. Google Review

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"Our pup comes home happy and worn out. It gives us so much peace of mind to know she is in kind, able hands while we are away."

Victoria P. Google Review

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"The updates, photos, and live videos give real peace of mind. You know your dog is well cared for. Shady is kind, quick to reply, and easy to trust."

Rachel D. Local Guide, Google Review

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"Quick to reply, easy to count on, and they truly care about your pets. My best pet pics come from their team. I love the clear visit notes. Highly recommend."

Ramey M. Google Review

Proudly local

We serve Houston's best areas

We know the shady routes, the safe streets, and the little things on every block. Find your area:

Zip codes we serve: 77002, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77019, 77027, 77056, 77057, 77098.

Not sure if we cover your street? Ask us on a quick call โ†’

Good questions

Everything you are wondering

Are in home sitting services open to new clients?
Overnight sitting and Slumber Pawties are reserved for our established, regular walking clients. This lets us build a real bond with your pet first, so we know their personality and routine before an overnight stay. It also keeps things safe for your pet and our team. One time visits are welcome at a higher rate when we have room.
How do you handle my keys and home security?
Your security comes first. Your key stays at your home in a lockbox, so it never leaves your property. Any digital codes are stored in an encrypted system and handled with total discretion. Every walker is a W-2 employee we background check and train, and our whole team is trained on building and security rules. We are fully insured and bonded.
Will my pet have the same caregiver each visit?
We always try to send your primary caregiver. Because we are a small, team based pack, you are never left without coverage if they are out. Every caregiver is trained on your pet's food, routine, and quirks, and each one carries the same Shady Waggers dog bag with water, a bowl, treats, and a scent bag, so your pet always smells a familiar friend.
Can I request a specific caregiver?
Yes, for an added fee. We do encourage clients to trust our team based process, since it gives you reliable coverage and the same high standard of care from every vetted member of our pack. If anything is ever not right, tell us directly so we can make it right.
Do you do group walks?
No. Every walk is one on one and private to your household, for your pet's safety and our full attention. The one exception is pre arranged buddy walks for residents of certain apartment buildings, where neighbors have asked for their dogs to be walked together.
What about the Houston heat?
We take it seriously. We check how hot the ground is and stay in the shade. Every walker carries water bottles and a dog bowl for real water breaks. We watch for heat trouble early, before it becomes a problem. On very hot days we keep paws safe and go shorter and smarter, not longer.
What is your policy for extreme weather?
Your pet's safety comes first. In heavy rain or extreme heat, we try a brief potty break if your dog is willing, then spend the rest of the visit indoors with real playtime. We towel dry your pup with your own towels before we go.
What if you have to cancel on me?
It is rare. But if we ever cancel on you the same day, our Never Cancel Promise means you get 3 free walks. You are never charged for the missed visit. Your dog's routine is our job.
What is your cancellation policy?
You can cancel any visit through the app. Canceling with less than 24 hours notice may have a fee. Life happens though, so your first two late cancellations are on us.
How much to get started?
Your meet and greet is free ($65 value) and we help you get your account set up. After that, weekly walks start at $45 for a 30 minute Potty Break. Our top pick, the Sniff and Stroll, is $55. No card is needed to book your meet and greet.
Where do you offer your services?
We serve Houston's premier neighborhoods inside the 610 Loop, including River Oaks, West University, Tanglewood, The Heights, Montrose, the Galleria and Uptown, and Downtown and Midtown.
Let's be dogs

Book your free meet and greet

About two minutes to book, and we set your account up for you. Prefer to talk first? Call or text us anytime. No pressure.

Meet a pack leader at your home

Free, about two minutes to book, no card needed. We finish the setup together at the visit.

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Rather talk it through first?

Totally optional. Grab a free call, or just call or text us.

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