Richmond Dog Walking, Available Today
Same-day booking in as little as 2 hours. Built on Fear Free principles. Fully insured and bonded. 70+ five-star Google reviews.
Life moves fast in Richmond, VA. When your schedule changes, your dog’s walk shouldn’t suffer. Tuckered Out Dog Walking is Richmond’s go-to dog walking service for the unexpected days, and the planned ones too.
Voted Richmond’s Best Dog Walking Company
Pet First Aid & CPR Certified Professional Dog Walkers
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Does This Sound Familiar?
You’re not the only Richmond pet parent who’s been there.
You need a walker today. Not next week.
Your meeting ran long, your workday got complicated, and now it’s noon and your dog has been home since 7am. Most dog walking services want 24-48 hours notice. We can be there in 2.
You don’t know who’s actually walking your dog.
You’ve read the horror stories. Gig apps send whoever’s available. You want to know the person showing up at your door has real training, a background check, and someone accountable behind them. Every Tuckered Out walker is a W-2 employee with 24 hours of hands-on training before their first solo walk.
You feel guilty leaving them alone all day.
Long work hours aren’t optional. But that doesn’t make the guilt any easier. A midday walk breaks up the day, gives your dog the movement and mental stimulation they need, and gets you back to your desk knowing they’re taken care of.
You work from home, but your dog still needs out.
Remote work doesn’t mean your dog is getting what they need. You’re on a Zoom call, they’re pacing by the door. A midday field trip gets them out of the house, burns real energy, and sets you both up for a productive afternoon.
You work unpredictable hours and need a service that can keep up.
Medical residents, nurses, professionals with on-call schedules, people who travel: your dog’s needs don’t pause when your schedule shifts. Tuckered Out offers same-day booking with as little as 2 hours notice, so your dog’s routine doesn’t break when yours does.
You’re new to Richmond and don’t have a backup plan
You moved here without a local network. No neighbors you trust, no family nearby. Finding someone reliable felt like starting from scratch. It doesn’t have to.
What We Offer
Professional dog walking is our core service.
Everything else is built around it.
Dog Walks
Your dog gets out, gets moving, and gets the company they’ve been waiting for since you left.
Starting at $29
Field Trips
Parks, trails, and new terrain. For dogs that need more than a neighborhood loop to feel satisfied.
Starting at $53
Enrichment Visits
Backyard play, mental stimulation, and quality time when a walk isn’t what the day calls for.
Starting at $29
Shelter Outings
We walk Richmond shelter dogs toward their forever homes with one-on-one decompression, skill building, and public visibility.
Starting at $45
Need Same-Day Dog Walking in Richmond?
Once you’ve completed your Meet & Greet and onboarded into our system, same-day booking is always available. Need a walk today? Book through our client app and a trained, background-checked walker can be at your door in as little as 2 hours. When your schedule changes, your dog’s care doesn’t have to wait.
New to Tuckered Out? We offer same-day Meet & Greets, and your first walk can be booked as early as the next day. From first contact to first walk in under 24 hours, faster than any other dog walking service in Richmond.
Walking Richmond Shelter Dogs Toward Their Forever Home
Life inside a shelter is hard. Dogs that once knew the warmth of a home find themselves in a kennel, waiting. Some wait weeks. Some wait months. And the longer they wait, the harder it becomes for them to show who they really are to the families who might adopt them.
In partnership with Richmond Animal Care & Control (RACC), Tuckered Out Dog Walking runs a sponsored shelter outing program. We take shelter dogs out of their kennels and into the world: on walks, through neighborhoods, into the kind of movement and stimulation that reminds them what life outside feels like.
The results speak for themselves.
300+
shelter outings completed
248
individual dogs served
98%
adoption rate in our program
Dogs in Tuckered Out’s RACC outing program are adopted at a 98% rate within 90 days. Regular walks, real handling, and documented behavior notes make the difference.
Want to sponsor a shelter outing? Learn how the program works.
What Richmond Pet Parents Are Saying
Built on Fear Free Principles, Run by a Team That Proves It
-Tuckered Out was founded by a Fear Free Certified Professional who built those principles into every part of the business: the 24-hour training program, the daily operations, and the way every walk is handled. That standard isn’t a marketing line. It’s the reason every walker on the team knows how to read a dog’s body language, reduce stress during outings, and adjust on the fly.
The entire team holds Pet First Aid and CPR certification through Pet Pro Hero and completes weekly continuing education through Pet Sitters International. Every walker is a W-2 employee with formal performance reviews at 30 days, 90 days, 6 months, and annually.
Serving Richmond and West-End Henrico
We walk dogs across Richmond’s core neighborhoods and into West End Henrico. If you’re not sure whether we come to your street, check the list below or reach out.
The Fan
Museum District
Carytown
Scott’s Addition
Lakeside
West End
Bellevue
Ginter Park
Willow Lawn
Libbie Mill
Westhampton
Tuckahoe
Byrd Park
Northside
Zip Codes Served: 23220, 23221, 23222, 23226, 23227, 23228, 23229, 23230
Your Dog’s Best Midday Is One Meet & Greet Away
The Meet & Greet is how we make sure the fit is right for your dog before the first walk. A small deposit holds your spot, and it’s applied as a credit toward your first walk. Book yours and we’ll take it from there.
Questions first? Read our FAQ or Contact us directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does dog walking in Richmond cost?
Tuckered Out dog walks in Richmond start at $29 for a 20-minute recurring walk. On-demand walks start at $34. We display pricing upfront so there are no surprises, and we’re one of the most affordable professional dog walking options in the area.
Do you offer same-day dog walking in Richmond?
Yes. Once you’ve completed your Meet & Greet and onboarded into our system, you can book a walk with as little as 2 hours notice through the client app. New clients can schedule a same-day Meet & Greet, with the first walk available as early as the next day. From initial contact to first walk in under 24 hours, faster than any other dog walking service in Richmond.
Are your dog walkers insured, bonded, and background-checked?
Every walker on our team is insured, bonded, and background-checked before their first walk. Each completes a 24-hour training program that includes 12 hours of supervised field training alongside an experienced team lead, Pet First Aid and CPR certification, and formal reviews at 30 days, 90 days, 6 months, and annually. Tuckered Out is a fully licensed dog walking company in Richmond, VA.
What is Fear Free certification?
Fear Free is a professional certification program that trains pet care professionals to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in animals. Austin Tuck, Tuckered Out’s founder, completed the Fear Free certification and built her entire training program around those principles. Every walker on the team is trained in Fear Free methods as part of their onboarding.
Will my dog have the same walker every visit?
Tuckered Out uses a team approach rather than assigning a single dedicated walker. This means your dog always has a trained, familiar-with-their-profile walker available, including on days your primary contact is unavailable. Every visit includes detailed notes shared across the team so everyone knows your dog’s preferences, personality, and needs.