Informed walks in Marin
Compassionate dog walking with sniffing, socialization, and rewards-based training.
I love to walk dogs
Rachel — Owner & WalkerWalking across Marin with dogs is thoroughly fulfilling. Each walk blends calm exercise with enrichment and training— so your dog comes home calmer, more confident, and happier.
As a Marin Humane trusted walker and an experienced trainer, I primarily use rewards-based methods. Minimal aversives, no shortcuts. I bring curiosity, love, patience and a modern understanding of canine behavior to every single outing.
Welcome Eli!
Eli — WalkerEli's past experience includes:
- Pet Sitting
- National Honor Society
- Work with kids
- Customer service
He's gentle, trained in positive reinforcement techniques, and loves animals.
He's also local and background-checked.
What neighbors are saying
"Rachel is terrific. She has been walking my big yellow Labrador retriever twice a week for more than a year..."
"Rachel has been walking our dog Louie three times a week and he is always so excited to see her..."
"Rachel took wonderful care of my dog! She was extremely thorough with updates and care of my dog..."
"I don't really need to explain why Rachel deserves 5 stars, she just does. She was communicative every step of the way and SO patient with my problem puppy. She sent pics and updates every day and deserves 7/5 stars, let's be real."
"Rachel is very conscientious and you can see she really cares about the wellbeing of my dogs. She is comfortable handling my slightly reactive but otherwise docile pack. I would get her again."
Friends on the trail
Some of the dogs I get to walk every week across Marin.
A neighborhood walk with potty breaks, leash skills practice, basic manners reinforced, and enrichment stops.
No more than 4 dogs, learning how to behave well from each other with my guidance. Dogs are allowed ample time for potty breaks and enrichment stops.
Extended path or neighborhood adventure with lots of training and exploration time.
Every walk includes
Convenient Arrival
I give you an exact time and usually arrive within 5 minutes.
Enjoyable Training
Basic manners taught & reinforced with high-value treats.
Connection
I will engage in and reward positive, caring interactions with your dog.
Enrichment
Lots of time to sniff, investigate and possibly meet other dogs.
Cold Water
I'll stop during the walk or give cold water at the end before we go home.
Post-Walk Updates
A quick summary after each visit so you know how your dog did and what we worked on.
Ready to get started?
Send a message and I'll get back to you within 24 hours to schedule an initial walk.