My name is Bart Quigley and I am a certified dog walker here in Lynchburg, VA. I spent the past 8 years running my off-leash dog walking operation, Four Paws Rec Club, in San Francisco and loved every minute of it. I am bringing my experience and education to the Hill City, the place my wife and I chose to lay down roots for the next chapter of our lives. The amount of parks and trails in this town is amazing! My dog Pickles loves it here as much as we do!
I know firsthand the importance of finding the right dog walker for my own pup to provide the exercise and care she needs. I believe in active engagement with each dog so I can focus their attention on fun, safe and positive interactions. It also means I get to challenge their brains with various games and activities while improving their skills and manners. I love being active outdoors and enjoy the power hikes and jogs with the pups. My goal is to leave you with a physically exercised and better-trained dog.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Certified, Licensed, Insured
Reliable
High-Level Customer Service
Ongoing Education
There’s a lot more to walking dogs than leashing them up and hitting the trail. I completed my professional dog walker training and certification, including Pet CPR, with Dog*Tec in San Francisco. This program takes the profession seriously and so do I. Dog*Tec has been successfully preparing or enhancing the skills of dog walkers for over 10 years.
In addition, I have also been mentored by two of the Bay Area’s top trainers, working closely with them over the years to deepen my education. Through these experiences, I learned the nuances of canine behavior and body language, how to manage peaceful packs and provide ongoing training reinforcement, as well as avoiding and handling various emergency situations.
Before dog walking, I spent 13 years in the corporate world, learning what it is to be a true professional and provide high-level customer service. I bring that same approach to the dog walking profession – reliability, setting clear expectations, and delivering on my promises.
WHY DOG WALKING FOR ME?
Love Learning New Training Techniques
Love Seeing Happy Dogs
Happy, Healthy Way to Work
Since the age of 5, I’ve been surrounded by dogs, mostly hunting breeds that require loads of attention and activity. After a dog hiatus for many years, my wife and I were ready to adopt. We rescued “Pickles”, a one-year-old Pointer mix, from a shelter. She had an unknown history and a heart of gold. It turns out that she suffers from acute dog reactivity towards other dogs (fear of other dogs, most likely due to under-socialization as a puppy). This presents a daily challenge in terms of learning new training techniques and managing her world so that she can deal with being out in the city.
Through my work with various programs like the Reactive Rover class at the San Francisco SPCA, hiring a private dog specialist, and employing dog behaviorist services, I honed the skills to care for our special child. I found that I loved the challenge of going beyond basic training (sit, stay, etc.) and discovered pure joy in seeing my dog’s growth and accomplishments. I decided to pursue a career in dog walking and training. Seeing a happy, healthy dog is its own reward, but loving your job means looking forward to every single work day. I look forward to the opportunity to serve you and your furry little one.
