About Good Heels
Providing Care for Dogs in Cochrane, AB
Welcome to Good Heels Dog Walking Services
It is our mission to provide safe and fun exercise and care for your dogs. We believe in the importance of exercise for the health and well being of dogs. We want to help you to ensure that your dog has the exercise and socialization he or she needs each day.
Our training services teach owners how to better understand and train their dogs using positive reinforcement, strengthening the dog to owner bond.
Lyndsay is a Certified Dog Trainer and Certified Professional Dog Walker. She originally founded Good Heels Dog Walking to provide assistance to owners who are unable to spend the time with their dogs that they need so they can be happy, calm and able to expel their energy in a positive way. Her dog Porter inspired her to want to pursue a career in which she spends her days surrounded by dogs!
She became certified as a dog trainer to gain more knowledge about dogs and how dogs learn to not only strengthen her dog walking service but also to be able to provide training to dogs and dog owners as well. She believes that if owners train their dogs and socialize them well from an early age this will help to prevent future behavior issues. She provides behavior modification training to help owners train their dogs so that they can live a happier life together. Lyndsay is truly passionate about dogs and will treat your dog as if he or she is her own.
Lyndsay has also completed the Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid Instructor course. She currently teaches the Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid provider course as well as the OFF THE GRID supplementary course.
We look forward to meeting you and your dog soon!
Services
All prices subject to GST
Private Dog Walks
Private walks are ideal for young puppies, senior dogs, reactive dogs or any dog who needs or wants one on one time with a handler. Private walks take place in the owners neighbourhood or parks near by.
Dog Walking Fees
1/2 hr walk: $25
1 hr walk:$40
INCLUDED IN ALL WALKS
Reinforcement of good behaviour/basic commands and delicious natural treats for rewards
Plenty of water
Fun exercise with lots of attention and pats
Towel dry and wash down as necessary at drop off
Photos or videos of your dog and a text/email letting you know how the walk went
IMPORTANT NOTES
Dogs must wear an identification tag with his or her name and owner's phone number on it
All dogs must have a valid licence on collar as required by the city
All dogs must be up to date on vaccinations including Bordetella
All dogs who are given off-leash time must have excellent recall
Payment is to be made prior to scheduled service. Services can be paid for in cash, Visa, Mastercard, e-transfer
Cancellations less than 24 hrs or no shows may be charged full fee of walk
Discounts: 15% off any additional dog in the same household
Group Adventure Dog Walks
Group adventure walks are great for dogs who socialize well with other dogs.
1.5 hr+ walk on trails in Cochrane, Bragg Creek, Calgary and Kananaskis. Mix of on and off leash trails. Destination varies each walk to keep dogs mentally stimulated.
This is offered weekday mornings with pick up times starting at 830 am. Your dog could be away from home 3+ hours depending on their order of pickup and adventure destination.
Pick up locations: Heartland, Heritage Hills, West Hawk, Jumping Pound Ridge, Bow Ridge, Bow Meadows, West Valley, West Pointe, West Terrace, Glenbow, Cochrane Heights, Sunterra Heights, Sunset Ridge.
*If you live a short distance outside of the pickup area I may be able to accommodate your dog depending on where other dogs in the group reside. Feel free to reach out to confirm our group walk availability for your location.
Group Dog Walking Fees
1.5-2 hr adventure walk: $45
INCLUDED IN ALL WALKS
Reinforcement of good behaviour/basic commands and delicious natural treats for rewards
Plenty of water
Fun exercise with lots of attention and pats
Towel dry and wash down as necessary at drop off
Photos or videos of your dog and a text/email letting you know how the walk went
Pick up / Drop off
IMPORTANT NOTES
Maximum 4 dogs per walk (compatibility will be assessed at a meet and greet prior to your dog's first walk)
Maximum weight per dog 60lbs
All dogs must socialize well with other dogs and people
All dogs > 7 months of age must be spayed or neutered. Dogs in heat are not able to attend group walks.
Dogs must wear an identification tag with his or her name and owner's phone number on it
All dogs must have a valid licence on collar as required by the city
All dogs must be up to date on vaccinations including Bordetella & be on parasite prevention meds
All dogs are harnessed or crated in the vehicle.
All dogs who are given off-leash time must have excellent recall
Payment is to be made prior to scheduled service. Services can be paid for in cash, Visa, Mastercard, e-transfer
Cancellations less than 24 hrs or no shows may be charged full fee of walk
Discounts: 15% off any additional dog in the same household
Please note that the duration of the walk is at the discrection of the dog walker; if the weather is too hot or too cold for prolonged exercise the walks will be cut short for the safety of both the dogs and the walker
Private Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
At Good Heels Dog Walking Services we only use a force-free, science based approach to training using positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement training involves using rewards to encourage desired behaviours. This method of training establishes trust and strengthens the dog-owner bond.
Not all dogs are created equally therefore neither should all dog training programs! We take every dog's individual personality, breed characteristics, motivations and owner's training goals into consideration when creating truly customized training plans. Whether you have a new puppy in need of socialization and learning new behaviours, or an adolescent dog who needs a little help correcting an undesired behaviour such as leash pulling or reactivity, we are here to help!
All training programs start with a 1.5 hour consultation session to assess your dog's personality, discuss any behaviour issues and your training goals. From there we create an individualized training program to help you and your dog with accomplishing your training goals.
Training sessions can be in person or virtual depending on your training needs and preferences. Contact us to discuss which method is best for you!
Private Training Walks
One-on-One private walks with dog trainer to go over specific dog training homework. These are great for owners who want to make sure their dog is getting in the training practice they need but don't have time to do all the work themselves.
Every private training walking program requires an initial training consultation with the owners present. At the consultation we will assess your dog's personality, discuss any behaviour issues and your training goals. We then create an individualized training program to help you and your dog with accomplishing your training goals. From there you will be required to do your own training sessions on your own time and we will also schedule training walks that will be with just the dog and trainer.
Private Training Walk Fees
Initial 1 hour consultation: $100
1 hour training walk: $65
30 minute training walk: $45
Contact
🗓️ Hours of Operation:
Dog Walking: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Dog Training and Dog Boarding: Appointment only. Please call or email to book.
📍Service Area:
Cochrane and parts of Bearspaw (see map)
Cochrane Neighbourhoods: Heartland, Heritage Hills, West Hawk, West Pointe, West Terrace, West Valley, Bow Ridge, Bow Meadows, Jumping Pound Ridge, Sunset Ridge, Sunterra Heights, Cochrane Heights, Glenbow, Riverview, Greystone, Southridge, Riviera, River Heights, Rivercrest, Riversong, Precedence, The Willows, Fireside, Southbow Landing, Gleneagles
*We may be able to accommodate you if outside of service area. Please contact us to inquire.
Testimonials
My Pup Loves Her Group Walks
I’m really glad to have found Lyndsay at Good Heels Dog Walking. We started getting walks from Good Heels about a month ago and my pup loves her group walks. Thank you!
Goes Above and Beyond
I can’t recommend Lyndsay enough! She has been walking our dog Huxley for several months now. Huxley just loves her and is always excited to see her. She really cares for the dogs she takes and definitely goes above and beyond just walking the dogs. I love the texted photos and recap from her after every walk. She rotates through taking them to several different dog parks which is fantastic. She reinforces good dog behaviours, is very trustworthy, and great with flexibility and communication. We get a happy tired dog after, which is helping break up the day for our dog who has separation anxiety. If you are looking for someone for your dog, Lyndsay should be your go to!
She Will Love Your Dog Like Her Own
Metta has been walked by Lyndsay since September when I had to return to work. I was so apprehensive to leave my dog but also to have her walked by someone else. What a blessing it is to have found Lyndsay. She takes the dogs on great adventures and I have photographs to enjoy. Lyndsay cares so much about the dogs she walks and offers advice if I have concerns about my puppy. I can not recommend her enough. She will love your dog like her own.
Great at Communicating
We have been clients of Good Heels for a few months now, and we are beyond happy with the services! Lyndsay has been amazing with our Golden Doodle, constantly working on/reinforcing best behaviours, and we’ve noticed such a difference in our pup’s walking after starting with Good Heels! On top of that, Lyndsay is just all around fantastic: extremely professional, great at communicating, very accommodating of our changing work schedules, and even leaves us a lovely note and lots of pictures after each walk. She has even been so kind as to help clean up after our puppy had an accident at home. We 100% recommend Good Heels; we don’t know what we’d do without Lyndsay!
She Takes Good, Kind Care of the Dogs
I honestly don’t know what I would do without Lyndsay. She has been walking my dog since he was old enough to join the group walks and it is his favourite part of the week. He can barely contain his excitement when she shows up. And the love is clearly mutual. She takes good, kind care of the dogs. I love the photos I get of their walks! I trust Lyndsay completely and I now I’m spoiled and will never use anyone else haha
Reliable, Understanding and Responsible
It’s always tough to put your trust in someone, but Good Heels has exceeded our expectations. Very reliable, understanding and responsible in navigating the challenges with handling our puppy. Lyndsay’s formal dog training is also obvious, which helps put our minds at ease. Most importantly, our dog absolutely adores her (and so do we!).