Gretchen and Noah started The Grateful Dog as a part time side hustle and it has quickly developed into a full time passion! Noah grew up with Goldens and remembers his childhood dog, Bonnie, as a constant best friend. Gretchen has been a dog mom for 16 years, from rescued greyhounds fresh off the track, to adopted pit bulls. Our combined experience gives us confidence and comfortability with all sizes and breeds and temperaments. We are both energetic and love to walk - fast or slow - and Noah is very passionate about playing and throwing and swimming, and we would love to get your fur babies out there and in the fresh air. We have both had personal experience with dog walkers that cut corners on time or distance, and know what that feels like - to pay and expect a certain level of service that isn't delivered. We promise not to repeat some of the same experiences I have had. Both Noah and Gretchen grew up in Barrington and love living near the water. We would love the opportunity to walk or sit your dogs and be part of their lives!

We are both committed to our dog walking/boarding business and are caring for pets full time. That said, we both have a very flexible schedule and can accommodate almost any time or day if it makes your like easier and gives you peace of mind that your dogs are being cared for just as you would take care of them.

We have over an acre of water front yard in Warren, including a marsh, estuary, docks, and a small private beach. Oh - and our yard abuts the East Bay Bike Path! So depending on each dog and their style, training and comfort level we can utilize those options OR just take a nice leash walk too. Our house is dog friendly and while we have crates to use - freedom to roam is also okay here. We always base my care on your requests and most importantly your dogs needs.