Happier Hounds
On-demand dog-walking service gets Fort Worth tails wagging
Rejoice, dog owners. Fort Worth paw-parents no longer have to face the guilt of leaving their dogs alone all day. Wag, the on-demand dog-walking service, has launched in Fort Worth.
The Los Angeles-based company offers 20-, 30-, and 60-minute walks via an app where owners can schedule a walk within 30 minutes in all Fort Worth ZIP codes, and some surrounding areas.
Through the app, owners can track Fido’s whereabouts. Dog walkers can report a dog’s behavior, send photos or videos, and track where and when nature calls.
“It’s a very transparent service that makes you feel like you’re right there with your dog,” says Josh Viner, co-founder and CEO of Wag.
The service launched in Fort Worth in early May as part of a 16-city expansion from its original roots in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York, and Viner says it has already been a barking success. “People really love and care for their dogs in Fort Worth. Wag instantly became a popular service."
Wag’s flexibility allows owners to book 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Each 20-minute walk is $14, 30-minute walks are $20, and 60-minute walks are $30. Each additional dog is $5.
Nervous about strangers handling your best friend? Each Wag walker undergoes a screening process and background check. And if you need more than a walk, no problem — boarding and pet sitting services are also available.
Best of all, though, is that with each walk booked through the app, Wag donates one meal to shelter dogs through Houston non-profit Rescue Bank.
Other Texas cities where Wag is available include Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. The service hopes to expand to other cities in Texas soon and is accepting walker applications in El Paso.