Dog Friendly Charlotte
Here’s your warning: I may be a bit biased in this post. hehe
Charlotte is a pretty dog friendly town. Here’s an idea and perhaps something you’ve not thought about doing with your dog:
Have his photo taken by me!
If you didn’t know already, I have a 2nd business called BARKography. I love photographing dogs and September, October and November are typically perfect weather-wise for having photos taken.
Here are a few sample photos from a recent session. These two are Fleur and Muffin. This parents drove all the way from Raleigh to have me photograph their dogs and we met up in South End.
I love photographing on the painted carpets on the rail trail.
Both of the dogs were on leash the entire time.
Once the photo shoot is over, I spend a lot of time editing the photos and part of that process is editing the leash out.
Here’s an example where I edited out the leash and the foot and leg of the person holding the leash:
If you’d like more information, you can find details at BARKography.com or feel free to reach out via text or email.
We’d have a blast and you’d have photos of your dog you would cherish forever. There are lots of dog friendly areas in Charlotte to have the photo shoot too!
Where Can I Take my Dog in Charlotte?
Do you like to do things with your dog? Here is a list of places you can take your dog in Charlotte.
Do you like to do things with your dog? Here is a list of places you can take your dog in Charlotte.
Local Breweries. Most of the ones with outside seating will allow dogs
White Water Rafting Center
Local Parks - Freedom Park, Frazier Park, Jetton Park, Romare Bearden Park
Crowder’s Mountain
Orvis - the retail store in Southpark
Walks along the rail trail
Charlotte Knights Baseball dog night
There are tons of options in Charlotte.
Keep in mind that there are leash laws and your dog should be leashed to ensure his safety and the safety of other dogs that are around.
Do you have any favorite places I didn’t mention? I’d love to know!
Thanks to Christian and Gus for lending their modeling talents for this shoot. @gusisthegoat
Dog Walking at Sharon Towers
As a dog walker in Charlotte, I typically walk dogs while their dog mom and dog dad are at work. Occasionally though I am presented with a different dog walking need.
This is Lulu. She is famous where she lives. I mean EVERYONE knows who she is.
As a dog walker in Charlotte, I typically walk dogs while their dog mom and dog dad are at work. Occasionally though I am presented with a different dog walking need.
This is Lulu. She is famous where she lives. I mean EVERYONE knows who she is.
She lives at Sharon Towers, an independent and assisted living facility for senior citizens.
Her mom isn’t safely able to walk her anymore so I have the awesome job of walking her multiple times per day so she can get out, stretch her legs and do all of her business.
Lulu is very popular at Sharon Towers. The front desk and some of the staff keep treats for her. Trust me when I say, she knows where the treats are!
If you a regular dog walker while you work, need a dog walker while you cover from surgery (we’ve been hired for this purpose too), just reach out to us. We are happily walking dogs every Monday through Friday in the Southpark area of Charlotte: serving portions of 28210, 28209, 28211 and 28226.
This Dog Walker's Dog Bed Recommendation
Many of you know that I have labs. Labs are prone to hip problems and arthritis as they age. As a dog walker and pet sitter, I am in a lot of people’s homes and I see a lot of different types of dog beds.
I’d been looking for a dog bed that would help support my dogs when they sleep and I found one!
Many of you know that I have labs. Labs are prone to hip problems and arthritis as they age. As a dog walker and pet sitter, I am in a lot of people’s homes and I see a lot of different types of dog beds.
I’d been looking for a dog bed that would help support my dogs when they sleep and I found one!
Have you heard of Big Barker? They make an amazing dog bed. I highly recommend them.
They are pricey but they offer a year long money back guarantee. There is absolutely no risk. Try it and return it if your dog doesn’t like it.
That’s not the case in my house. Both my dogs love their Big Barker.
They have a Barker Junior too for smaller dogs and their giant sized bed will easily fit a great dane.. or two! They come in 4 color options too and a protective liner you can purchase to help protect the bed.
At my house, we cover our bed in a twin fitted sheet. Every week we wash the sheet and that really helps to protect the bed and it’s super easy to take off and on. I’m all about keeping things simple!
Check them out. I think you and your dog will love them!
Monthly Dog Box Subscription
Here’s a new-ish monthly dog box subscription called BoxDog. It’s a quarterly subscription and the box is full of fun items your dog will love.
Here’s a new-ish monthly dog box subscription called BoxDog. It’s a quarterly subscription and the box is full of fun items your dog will love.
All of the treats in the box are hand made by BoxDog chefs.
And the box itself is super cute! You may recognize the big brown dog on the box. It’s my Moose! He’s famous.
I did some photography work for them before the first box was launched. Check out their website and you’ll see a few more photos I’ve taken.
I did a model call on my photography Instagram page to find models. Be sure to follow me there if you’d like to hear about future modeling calls.
Here’s what you can expect in the first box, themed Miami.
Dog Walking in Charlotte NC
Ten years ago today I walked my first dog for See Spot Run. This is so cliche but it’s true: time flies when you’re having fun.
Ten years ago today I walked my first dog for See Spot Run. This is so cliche but it’s true: time flies when you’re having fun.
Losing my corporate job in Nov 2018 prompted me to make a career change. In March of 2009, I got the ball rolling on starting my own dog walking and pet sitting business.
On April 4, 2009 I was officially a self-employed, woman owned business. See Spot Run was born.
I’m so grateful to all of my clients who’ve entrusted the care of their pets to me over the years.
Here are just a few of the cuties…. once in a while, I take my camera with me on my visits and snap a few photos. Occasionally my dog walking clients hire me for a full session too.
Thank you thank you thank you to all of you. You’re are making my dreams come true and I’m excited to continue on this journey.
Here are a few of the cuties I get to see: Finnegan, Topsy, Sunny, Delilah, Louis and Lucca. Ferguson and Brady are the two westies pictured above.
