Way Of The Wolf

Alan is wonderful. He is confident and in control of his pack at all times. He also is genuinely committed to the animals he cares for.
Many of the reviews have mentioned how good he is with large dogs, but he is a champ with all sizes and dispositions. Our 35 pound sheppard-​whippet mix (Wally) has fear-​based aggression towards people.
The first time he met Alan he lunged at him. But that didn’t deter Alan. He agreed to take Wally on as a client because he knew he had the skills to work with him. And Wally loves him! We only got to be full-​time clients for a few months before we moved to a new area of the city.
But Alan recommended another dog walker who could work with Wally’s fear issues. He even called in on speaker phone to calm Wally when the new walker picked him up for the first time.
Alan is a gem and we continue to board our dog with him when we leave town.

Alan, has a genuine love and passion for dogs. He really understands dog psychology and does an excellent job at managing unruly dogs, he difinelty gives them plenty of exercise and outdoor time. I higly reccomend boarding with him, he takes the utmost care of my dog while I am out of town. Also, if you are too lazy to walk your dog, he has a program where he picks them up and takes them on a very-​very long walk with playtime incorporated. Five stars all the way.

This rating is long overdue! I found Alan and Way of the Wolf in a moment of desperation when my plans for boarding fell through. I have two, energetic Australian Shepherds, one being particularly high-​maintenance. After doing a Unilocal search, I found Alan. He has Aussie and pit bull experience. I figured if the guy can handle pit bulls, he can handle my macho, barking Aussie. When we spoke, I felt instant confidence in him. He is very knowledgeable about dog behavior and clearly in charge of the dogs he cares for. We have boarded our dogs with him twice and have plans for a June stay. I love how my dogs are so excited to see him, and how they eagerly jump in his truck when he comes. This is a good sign. Also, they come back happy, clean and tired!!! I highly recommend Alan & Way of the Wolf for dog boarding or dog walking!

Alan started walking our first Australian Shepherd almost 2 ½ years ago. We got Alan’s name from a referral at the dog park after having numerous issues with Jenny at Dog Grrl. Alan is fantastic! We now have two Aussies that go on daily walks with Alan. He has also boarded our dogs and is extremely reliable. In a word, he is awesome!

Alan has walked and boarded our labrador mix, Lucy, who we adopted 3 yrs ago from SPCA. He has been nothing but reliable, friendly and helpful to us and we have confidence that when she gets walks and is boarded that she is in great hands. When he had a baby last year, Alan agreed to board Lucy for a few days while we were in the hospital, even though he had just put his own dog to sleep and it was clearly a rough time for him. Further, his rates are reasonable and we can’t recommend him highly enough.

Alan has taken care of Rupert, my french bulldog, for over five years and provided excellent care during that time. He communicates about any issues that might arise, including suggestions for handling my not so easy dog, and takes good loving care of the dogs. Alan is also responsive to any questions or concerns I might have. I know that Rupert is in good hands whether in playgroup or boarding with Alan.

Alan has been walking our dog (s) for over a year and I highly, highly recommend him. He’s incredibly flexible, easy to work with, very responsive with communication, and his prices are definitely fair for the service he provides. He’s reliable and trustworthy.
Our 70lb 3-​year old and 18lb puppy come back very tired and very happy. They love going for walks with him, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results.

Alan is a master at canine behavior. He knows your dog probably better than you do. Why? Because he has studied the pack animal mentality for years and has demonstrated his understanding through stellar dog walking and pet sitting care. I would trust him with my dog in any situation and that says a lot coming from an experienced dog owner and veterinary technician.

Alan has been walking and boarding my dogs for 5 years now. Rubie is the black lab pictured above. He treats my girls like they are his own and that makes a difference when you are entrusting someone with your beloved pets.