Running FAq

  • Your consultation and first run are 100% FREE OF CHARGE. After scheduling your first appointment our founder, Florio, will meet you at your home. We will meet the dog(s), asses their needs, and your goals. We will then take your pup on his first run, starting off slowly and building up distance and speed to assess their capabilities.

    Free consultation only applies to RUN services. First time HIKES and WALKS are charged at standard rates found HERE

  • Run and hike time slots do not include time to pickup and drop-off. This means that a “60 minute” time slot includes 60 full minutes of active movement. Walk times start when the front door opens.

  • Our appointments are booked for time, not distance. This is because of all the variables involved in running a dog; Breed, age, weight, weather, exercise experience, sniff/pee/poo breaks, other foot/dog traffic etc. Every dog, and every situation is different, so mileage varies greatly.

    A typical run per 30 minutes is 2.5-4 miles.

  • We are open 365 days a year. We service the Bend, OR area. We can run your dog any day, at any time, in any weather (barring lightning). A per activity up-charge is applied for holiday and night services. Prior to arrival at your home we use the alltrails app to find a local trail, route or park that will be a good fit for your dog’s needs. With regular clients we will return to the same trail each run, helping to create routine and stability in your dog’s life.

  • All dog’s have individual needs. For example, we will not run short-nose breeds, but are happy to take them for a walk. We wouldn’t want to run a husky or malamute in the heat of summer. We will not run dogs prior to their growth plates fully developing. This is what our initial free consult is for, to discuss the needs of your dog and the goals of the owner. We love to watch pups get healthy! and would love to help an overweight dog get on a diet and exercise plan to get them back in shape!

  • A dog, much like a human, experiences numerous health benefits from endurance/high intensity cardio vs light exercise (walking). The most important of which is the correlation between being fit/active, and longevity. A healthy diet and regular exercise are the number one tasks you can perform as an owner to extend the life of your dog. Routine and exercise are also incredibly important for your dog’s mental health. Regular exercise can help reduce instances of bad behavior in the home.

  • We offer 3 services, walking, running and hiking. For a full list of services and pricing click HERE. We are also happy to provide dietary and training advice free of charge during pickup or drop-off. We do not offer boarding or grooming services.

  • We recommend 2-3 runs per week on a regularly scheduled day and time. Both for the dog’s health and your runners ability to create a bond and routine in the dog’s life. We are also happy to run less or more frequently with your pup!

  • We begin the day by greeting your dog with love and sometimes a small treat (ensuring the dog has no allergies first). Usually we harness up, do a gear check, and run right out the front door. When needed we try to make the transportation experience fun and exciting. While under our care we try to let the dog be as free as possible in their expressions of joy, so barking and signs of excitement are not discouraged (unless the owner requests a calmer experience.) We find that allowing the dog to be fully free in their expression of excitement creates a healthy mental release from the day to day of listening to constant human commands to come/sit/stay/leave it/etc. We ease into the run allowing everyone to get warmed up and pick up pace according to your dog’s needs. We often wont get into a real rhythm until after the first mile of pees, poops and sniffs. Depending on weather conditions we will stop for a water break every 15-30 minutes. After the run we give your dog a quick towel dry/clean if needed, and bring him back home to you happy and tired.

Safety, Services, and pricing FAQ

  • No. We offer 1 on 1 services in order to ensure, without a shadow of a doubt, the safety and health of each dog we work with.

  • All of our services are private, meaning your dog(s) will be one on one with our staff. We do not allow your dog to have any contact with other dogs or people when under our care. During your initial assessment our founder, Florio, will work his magic to ensure staff get along with even the toughest of dogs. We find that with time your dog will begin to associate his runner with the activity and be incredibly excited when they show up.

  • Most of the time we run straight out the front door. When necessary, our runners will pick up your dog in their personal vehicles at your home. All transport vehicles are outfitted with rear seat puppy hammocks and seat belts to ensure your dog’s safety. You do not need to be home for pickup or drop-off. Most irunyour.dog clients provide us with one of the following: a hidden key location, a door code, an unlocked door, or a garage code. Whatever you are most comfortable with.

  • irunyour.dog performs all walks and hikes on-leash/on-harness. We do not clip to collars, and provide a harness for your dog if necessary. We have partnered with Fi GPS trackers to have direct GPS location on all dogs under our care. Fi GPS will be attached to their collar and our locking waist leash will be attached to their harness. We also exclusively use Ruffwear gear and have never had a break or malfunction in gear.

  • Our services are priced per session with reduced costs for longer sessions and more frequent sessions. You can see our full pricing breakdown HERE

  • As the service is paid on a per session basis you are free to cancel anytime. We ask that you cancel your appoint before 5pm the day prior to the scheduled run. Appointments canceled after this window will be charged a 50% cancellation fee.

    If we show up to run a client’s dog and either cannot get into the house or the dog isn’t home, the staff will make reasonable attempts to contact you. The client will be notified of the reason their dog did not join us and the client will be charged in full.

  • Runners are assigned based on location and availability. Once a dog is assigned a runner we try our hardest to keep them paired, barring illness or injury.

  • Injury is uncommon but can happen. We do our best to work within the physical capabilities of your dog to avoid injury. We will notify you immediately of any serious injury to your dog. Barring negligence, If your dog injures his or herself, we expect the owner to take care of the veterinary bill.

  • We do expect, and check, that all dogs we work with be up to date on their vaccinations. We also expect, and check, your dog to be on flea, tick and worm preventative medicine(s). This ensures all our dog’s remain safe and healthy while under our care. Company harnesses are assigned to a particular dog for life of service, and stay in the owners home. We do not share gear, in order to reduce risk of disease transfer.

  • You can CALL, TEXT, or EMAIL US. Use our CONTACT FORM. Or simply book your first run online HERE.

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  • irunyour.dog was founded in 2024. We are young, hungry and excited to build a large client base of happy pups.

  • We are located in and serve the Bend, OR area.

  • We do not offer full training services, however, we are very hands on with our clients. We are happy to provide advice and work with you, and your pup, during pickup and drop off times. For more training resources visit these great youtube channels HERE, and HERE.

  • Yes, irunyour.dog is insured by Petcare Ins. We cover all at fault/negligent incidences. To date, there have been none. All our staff are also Red Cross Animal First Aid certified.

    irunyour.dog is registered and licensed to do business in the state of Oregon, and city of Bend