Questions and prices
Everything people usually ask before booking. Don't see yours? Text Peter at (205) 240-9912.
Why is a meet & greet required?
Trust matters for you and your dog. Peter comes to your home (usually with Rex, our golden retriever), meets your pet, learns the routine and makes sure everyone gets along before the first visit. It's free.
Will my dog have the same walker every time?
Yes. That's the whole idea. Every family gets one dedicated walker, so your dog sees the same familiar face, not whoever grabbed the walk on an app.
Who walks my dog if my walker is sick or on vacation?
A backup walker from our team covers, so your dog's walk still happens. We're a small team on purpose: you'll never get a stranger from an app.
Why do people choose The Fairy Dog Dad?
Consistency. We care for your dog the way you would, and we show up: we haven't cancelled or missed a single walk in more than a year. Your dog gets the same dedicated walker, on the same schedule, with a report card after every visit.
Can you do same-day walks?
We ask that you book by the night before, but we'll do our best to help in an emergency. Text Peter at (205) 240-9912.
Are you taking new clients?
Yes. Every new client starts with a free meet & greet. After that, Peter sets you up in our client app, where you'll schedule visits, get photos and notes, and pay.
Do you do group or pack walks?
No. Walks are one-on-one with your dog (or dogs from your household). The only other dog who may come along is Rex, our calm, well-trained golden retriever, and only if your dog enjoys his company.
How much does dog walking cost?
15 minutes is $19, 20 minutes is $23, 30 minutes is $27, plus $5 for each extra pet. Walks before 9 AM or after 4 PM, on weekends or on holidays add $5.
How does boarding work?
Cage-free, 24-hour boarding in a home setting at select locations, with several walks a day, for $60 a night. No holiday or after-hours fees. We usually board one dog at a time. Dogs need to be house-trained, non-aggressive, good with kids and good with Rex. Pickup and drop-off are available.
Do you take care of cats and other pets?
Yes. Our Feed, Sit & Play visits cover cats, guinea pigs, fish and other pets: food, fresh water, litter or cage tidy-up, and company. 15 minutes is $19, 20 minutes is $23, 30 minutes is $27.
How will I know how the visit went?
Every visit ends with a report card in our app: what happened, bathroom notes, and photos. Scheduling, messages and payment all live in the same app.
Which areas do you serve?
Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Hoover and Mountain Brook. If you're nearby and not sure, text Peter at (205) 240-9912.
Are you insured?
Yes. The Fairy Dog Dad is fully insured through Pet Care Insurance (PCI), a pet-care business insurance provider.
All prices
Normal hours are 9 AM to 4 PM, 7 days a week. Early, late, weekend and holiday walks and visits are available for the small fee shown. Boarding never has extra fees.
Boarding: $60 a night per dog, with no holiday or after-hours fees. Plant watering $19, weekly brush-down $10, pet taxi $1 a minute round trip.
Dog walks
| 15-minute walk | $19 |
|---|---|
| 20-minute walk | $23 |
| 30-minute walk | $27 |
| Each extra pet | +$5 |
| Before 9 AM or after 4 PM | +$5 |
| Holidays | +$5 |
| Weekends | +$5 |
Pet visits
| 15-minute visit | $19 |
|---|---|
| 20-minute visit | $23 |
| 30-minute visit | $27 |
| Each extra pet | +$5 |
| Before 9 AM or after 4 PM | +$5 |
| Holidays | +$5 |
| Weekends | +$5 |
Start with a free meet & greet
Tell us about your pet and your schedule. Peter will call or text to set up a time to meet at your home, usually with Rex along.