Dog Walking in Margate FL
Looking for reliable dog walking in Margate FL that treats your dog like family? House and Hound Dog Walkers provides GPS-tracked walks, midday potty breaks, and one-on-one attention throughout Margate — from Oriole Gardens and Paradise Gardens to Holiday Springs, Coral Bay, and neighborhoods throughout the city. Every walker on our team is background-checked, trained in Pet CPR and First Aid, and fully insured and bonded.
You’ll be matched with the same primary local walker for your visits — plus one backup for coverage — so your dog sees familiar, trusted faces instead of a rotating gig-app stranger. After every walk, you’ll receive a full GPS route, photos, and a detailed visit report through our easy-to-use client app.
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How our dog walking works in Margate FL
Contact our office
Contact us via our website or call us 24/7 at (954) 695-1404
Register as a client
We’ll send you a link to register as a client. Add your dog’s information — name, breed, medications, and walk preferences.
Meet your local dog walker
House and Hound Dog Walkers offers a complimentary meet & greet so you can meet your local Margate dog walker before any walks begin.
GPS-tracked walk reports
Every walk is GPS-tracked with a mapped route and time stamp — plus photos and a full visit report through our client app after every stop.
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Neighborhoods We Serve in Margate FL
Our insured and bonded local dog walkers provide GPS-tracked walks throughout Margate FL, including Oriole Gardens, Paradise Gardens, Holiday Springs, Coral Bay, Margate Gardens, Royal Springs, and residential communities throughout the city. We also serve homes and communities along Atlantic Boulevard, Coconut Creek Parkway, Sample Road, State Road 7, and Rock Island Road. If you don’t see your specific Margate neighborhood listed, just ask — we walk dogs throughout the entire city.
What to Expect from Dog Walking in Margate FL
Every House and Hound dog walker is a trained, insured, and bonded local — not a rotating gig-app stranger. Tap any section below to see how our Margate dog walking works, what’s included in every walk, who benefits most, and why Margate families trust us with their dogs.
How Our Margate Dog Walking Works
When you book with House and Hound Dog Walkers, a trained local walker comes to your Margate home on the schedule you set — from a single midday walk to multiple daily walks or every-day-of-the-week routines. Every walk is GPS-tracked with a mapped route and time stamp, so you know exactly where your dog went and how long they were out. After every walk you’ll get photos, videos, and a full visit report through our easy-to-use client app. You’ll be matched with the same primary walker every visit — plus one backup for coverage — so your dog sees a familiar, trusted face, not a rotating stranger.
What's Included in Every Walk
Every Margate dog walk includes a leashed walk on your walker’s mapped route, a full potty break, fresh water when we return, playtime and one-on-one attention, a wellness check, and a full report with GPS route and photos through our client app. We can also handle medication administration during the visit (oral pills, ear drops, insulin injections per your vet’s instructions), feeding, and light home care — mail collection, plant watering, and rotating lights — so your home stays lived-in and safe while you’re at work or traveling. No hidden fees, no surprise charges.
Who Margate Dog Walking Is Ideal For
Regular dog walking works for a wide range of Margate households — working professionals commuting into Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, or Deerfield Beach who need a midday break for their dog, high-energy breeds like labs, huskies, shepherds, boxers, and doodles who need real exercise beyond your backyard, puppies in the middle of house training and socialization, senior dogs needing shorter gentle walks tailored to their pace, dogs with separation anxiety who benefit from consistent midday attention, and multi-dog households needing coordinated walks. Whatever your dog’s age, energy, or personality, we build the walk around them — not the other way around.
Why Margate Dog Owners Choose House and Hound Dog Walkers
We’re not a gig app. Every walker on our Margate team is background-checked, trained in Pet CPR and First Aid, and covered under our full business insurance and bond. You’re matched with a primary local walker plus one backup, so your dog sees the same trusted face every walk — someone they recognize and pull toward the door for. We know Margate — from Oriole Gardens and Paradise Gardens to Holiday Springs, Coral Bay, and neighborhoods throughout Margate. We show up rain or shine, through Florida storms, holidays, and heat, because our clients count on us — and their dogs do too.
Why Margate Dog Owners Choose House and Hound Dog Walkers
Trained & Certified
Every walker completes our pet care certification and is trained in Pet CPR & First Aid — ready for anything from a scraped paw to a real emergency.
Years of Experience
Backed by decades of professional dog walking and pet care experience across South Florida — we know Margate’s dogs, weather, and neighborhoods.
Local & Personal
The same trusted local walker every visit — never a rotating gig-app stranger. Your dog knows their walker’s face, voice, and routine.
Licensed, Insured & Bonded
Fully licensed as a company, insured, and bonded — so you’re protected in ways no gig-app walker can offer.
Specialty & Senior Care
Senior dogs, puppies in training, diabetic dogs, post-surgery recovery, and dogs on medication — all handled with extra care and attention.
Dependable, Rain or Shine
We show up every day — through Florida storms, holidays, and heat — because your dog counts on their walk.
Dog Walking Pricing in Margate FL
Dog Walking Visits
$20 – 15-minute walk
$25 – 30-minute walk
$35 – 45-minute walk
$40 – 60-minute walk
$60 – 90-minute walk
There is a $5 surcharge after 7 pm, before 7 am, and on weekends.
Included in Every Walk
Feeding & fresh water
Medication administration (oral, ear drops, insulin)
Playtime & one-on-one attention
Wellness check
Light home care (mail, plants) at no extra fee
Additional dog in same household: FREE
Visit Report with GPS Tracking
Every walk comes with a mapped GPS route, time stamps, photos, and a full visit report delivered to your phone through our client app.
There is a 50% surcharge on major holidays: New Year, Easter, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Who Dog Walking in Margate FL Is Ideal For
Dog walking isn’t just for people who work long hours. Here are the Margate dog owners who benefit most from a professional dog walker:
- Working professionals — Long hours or commutes into Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, or Deerfield Beach mean your dog needs a midday walk, potty break, and one-on-one attention.
- High-energy breeds — Labs, huskies, shepherds, boxers, and doodles need more exercise than a Margate backyard can provide. Regular walks channel that energy into good behavior at home.
- Puppies in training — Frequent short walks help with potty training, socialization, leash manners, and burning off puppy energy between your work hours.
- Senior dogs — Shorter, gentle walks tailored to their pace and joint health — keeping older dogs mobile and mentally engaged without overexertion.
- Dogs with separation anxiety — A midday visit breaks up long alone-times, reduces destructive behavior, and gives your dog something to look forward to.
- Multi-dog households — Coordinated walks with flat per-visit pricing — whether you have two labs, three doodles, or a mixed pack, we handle them together.
- Rescue dogs adjusting to a new home — Consistent walker + consistent routine builds trust faster than any training program, especially for dogs still learning to feel safe.
- Post-surgery or recovering dogs — Controlled short walks per your vet’s instructions from Coral Springs Animal Hospital, Coconut Creek Animal Hospital, or your local Margate vet — no pulling, no dog parks, no overexertion.
Complete Pet Care Services in Margate FL
Dog walking is just one of the services we offer across Margate. Whether you need in-home pet sitting while you travel, private in-home dog boarding for longer stays, or specialized cat sitting — the same insured and bonded team handles it all.
Pet Sitting in Broward County FL
Heading out of town? Our insured and bonded pet sitters provide in-home visits, overnight stays, feeding, medication, and GPS-tracked photo updates — so your pet stays comfortable at home while you’re away.
Dog Boarding in Broward County FL
Prefer a real home over a chaotic kennel? Our private in-home dog boarding places your dog with a background-checked host — no cages, no pack chaos, just calm, home-style care with the same trusted family every stay.
Cat Sitting in Broward County FL
Cats hate travel and stress in boarding — that’s why our in-home cat sitting keeps them in their own quiet territory with feeding, litter care, medication, playtime, and quiet companionship from a trained local cat sitter.
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Dog Walking in Margate FL — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does dog walking cost in Margate FL?
Our Margate dog walking rates are $20 for a 15-minute walk, $25 for 30 minutes, $35 for 45 minutes, $40 for a full hour, and $60 for a 90-minute walk. Additional dogs in the same household walk for FREE. There is a $5 surcharge after 7 pm, before 7 am, and on weekends, plus a 50% surcharge on major holidays. Every walk includes GPS tracking, photos, medication if needed, and a full visit report — flat pricing with no hidden fees, whether you’re in Oriole Gardens, Paradise Gardens, Holiday Springs, Coral Bay, or anywhere else in Margate.
Do you walk dogs in my Margate neighborhood?
Yes — our local walkers cover neighborhoods throughout Margate, including Oriole Gardens, Paradise Gardens, Holiday Springs, Coral Bay, Margate Gardens, Royal Springs, and residential communities throughout the city. We also serve communities along Atlantic Boulevard, Coconut Creek Parkway, Sample Road, State Road 7, and Rock Island Road. If you don’t see your street or neighborhood listed, just call — we likely already walk dogs nearby.
Can you walk my dog while I'm at work?
Yes — midday walks are our most popular Coconut Creek service. Whether you commute into Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, or work from home with back-to-back meetings, we show up during your work hours to give your dog exercise, a potty break, and one-on-one attention. Most working professionals book a recurring Monday–Friday midday walk between 11 am and 2 pm so their dog stays happy, tired, and out of trouble.
What if my dog pulls on the leash or is reactive to other dogs?
Our Coconut Creek walkers are trained to handle leash-reactive, anxious, and high-energy dogs. We use secure harnesses (not just collars), pick quieter walking routes that avoid busy dog-park areas, cross the street to give reactive dogs space, and match you with a walker experienced with your dog’s specific behavior. We’ll go over your dog’s triggers and quirks during the meet & greet — no surprises, no judgment.
How often should my dog be walked?
It depends on your dog’s age, breed, and energy. Puppies benefit from short walks every 2–3 hours for potty training and socialization. Adult high-energy breeds — labs, huskies, doodles, shepherds — typically need at least one 30–60 minute walk daily, often two. Senior dogs may only need one gentle 15–20 minute walk. Most Margate working households book us for one midday walk on weekdays; snowbird households often add extra walks on weekends when they want extra help.
Do you offer weekend, evening, or last-minute Margate walks?
Yes — we’re available 7 days a week, early morning through evening. Weekend and evening walks (before 7 am or after 7 pm) carry a $5 surcharge but no other restrictions. For last-minute requests, we do our best to accommodate — subject to walker availability in your neighborhood. Regular recurring clients always get priority scheduling. During snowbird season (November–April) and major holidays we fill up fast, so 1–2 weeks notice is ideal for new bookings.