Local Dog Walking and In Home Pet Sitting Services - Germantown, MD

Member since Apr 2024

Barking Trails is a pet care service provider serving Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington DC. With more than 1,500 clients served since our launch in 2016, we’ve made it our mission to provide the highest quality pet care by giving pet parents a peace of mind while away from home. We create custom plans for each individual client that is implemented by a dedicated team of pet care specialists. All of our staff have undergone thorough background checks, multiple interviews, and are all fully bonded and insured. Whether you are looking for a dog walker, cat sitter, or vacation care, we have the right person to do the job! Please contact and book our dog walking and in home pet sitting services on Petworks. Thank you.

  • Certified
  • Bonded
  • Insured
  • BBB Accredited
  • Online Sessions
  • Mobile Services

How do you serve precious pets?

  • In Home Pet Sitting
  • Pet Meds Administration
  • Pet Boarding
  • Pet Daycare
  • Pet Taxi
  • In Home Pet Sitting

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Fish
  • Hamsters

What licensing do you have?

  • Business License

What size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • 80+ lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Bonded and Insured

  • Bonded
  • Insured

Proud member of...

  • International Partnership For Dogs (IPFD)
  • National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)
  • Pet Professional Guild (PPG)
  • Pet Sitters International (PSI)
  • Professional Handlers Association
  • Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

PetWorks Cancellation Policy Pet Care Professional's Own Policy If a pet care professional has published their own cancellation or refund policy, that policy governs the refund of the service amount only. Any PetWorks fees, including the Care Coverage Fee and Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee, are governed by this PetWorks Cancellation Policy and not by the pet care professional's policy. Pet Parent Cancels If the pet care professional has not published their own cancellation policy, the service amount is refundable only if the pet parent cancels at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of the booking. Cancellations within 72 hours of the scheduled start time are non-refundable for the service amount. The Care Coverage Fee is non-refundable when a pet parent cancels, regardless of timing and regardless of whether the pet care professional has their own cancellation policy. Pet Parent No-Show If a pet parent does not show up for a confirmed booking, no refund will be issued for the service amount or the Care Coverage Fee. Pet Care Professional Cancels If a pet care professional cancels a confirmed booking, the pet parent receives a 100% refund of everything they paid, including the Care Coverage Fee. The pet care professional receives no payment for the canceled service and is charged a Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee equal to 10% of the service amount, up to a maximum of $150. PetWorks may collect this fee by deducting it from a future payout through PetWorks or by other means if no future payout is available. Policy in Effect at Booking The cancellation rules that apply to a booking, including any pet care professional cancellation policy on file and the Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee rate, are those that were in effect when the booking was confirmed.

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Washington DC

What year did you begin serving pets?

2016

How did you hone your craft?

Walking local dogs in the neighborhood

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Keep your pets active and properly fed

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

We have been serving pets in the DC Metropolitan area since 2016

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BASED IN: Germantown, MD
SERVICE AREA: Within 250 miles, including Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Washington DC

How do you serve precious pets?

  • In Home Pet Sitting
  • Pet Meds Administration
  • Pet Boarding
  • Pet Daycare
  • Pet Taxi
  • In Home Pet Sitting

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Fish
  • Hamsters

What licensing do you have?

  • Business License

What size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • 80+ lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Bonded and Insured

  • Bonded
  • Insured

Proud member of...

  • International Partnership For Dogs (IPFD)
  • National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)
  • Pet Professional Guild (PPG)
  • Pet Sitters International (PSI)
  • Professional Handlers Association
  • Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

PetWorks Cancellation Policy Pet Care Professional's Own Policy If a pet care professional has published their own cancellation or refund policy, that policy governs the refund of the service amount only. Any PetWorks fees, including the Care Coverage Fee and Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee, are governed by this PetWorks Cancellation Policy and not by the pet care professional's policy. Pet Parent Cancels If the pet care professional has not published their own cancellation policy, the service amount is refundable only if the pet parent cancels at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of the booking. Cancellations within 72 hours of the scheduled start time are non-refundable for the service amount. The Care Coverage Fee is non-refundable when a pet parent cancels, regardless of timing and regardless of whether the pet care professional has their own cancellation policy. Pet Parent No-Show If a pet parent does not show up for a confirmed booking, no refund will be issued for the service amount or the Care Coverage Fee. Pet Care Professional Cancels If a pet care professional cancels a confirmed booking, the pet parent receives a 100% refund of everything they paid, including the Care Coverage Fee. The pet care professional receives no payment for the canceled service and is charged a Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee equal to 10% of the service amount, up to a maximum of $150. PetWorks may collect this fee by deducting it from a future payout through PetWorks or by other means if no future payout is available. Policy in Effect at Booking The cancellation rules that apply to a booking, including any pet care professional cancellation policy on file and the Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee rate, are those that were in effect when the booking was confirmed.

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Washington DC

What year did you begin serving pets?

2016

How did you hone your craft?

Walking local dogs in the neighborhood

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Keep your pets active and properly fed

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

We have been serving pets in the DC Metropolitan area since 2016

🌟 Tristan A: Your Premier In-Home Pet Sitting Expert in Germantown


❤️ In-Home Care


Tristan A provides specialized in-home pet sitting and care throughout Germantown, Montgomery County, and surrounding areas including Rockville, Gaithersburg, Frederick, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Potomac, Leesburg, Reston, Ashburn, Herndon. By bringing professional care directly to your front door, Tristan ensures your pets stay in their safest, most familiar environment while you are away.


🌿 Benefits of In-Home Care


Zero Travel Stress: Your pet avoids the anxiety of car rides and the sensory overload of a boarding facility.
Health & Safety: In-home pet sitting eliminates exposure to kennel cough and other communal pet illnesses.
Customized Home Visits: One-on-one attention from Tristan tailored to your pet’s specific home routine.
Home Security: Regular visits to your Maryland residence provide an added layer of security and a lived-in appearance.
Medication Management: Professional administration of supplements or medications in the comfort of your pet’s own bed.


🩺 In-Home Service Types


Daily Check-Ins: Scheduled in-home pet sitting visits for feeding, walking, and play.
Overnight Stays: Comprehensive overnight care within your Germantown home for maximum comfort and companionship.
Cat & Small Animal Care: Specialized in-home visits designed for the unique needs of feline and exotic companions.


📌 In-Home Quick Tips


✅ Home Access: Ensure Tristan has tested key or keypad access before your trip.
✅ Supply Staging: Keep all food, leashes, and cleaning supplies in one visible “In-Home Care Station.”
✅ Emergency Contact: Leave a list of local Montgomery County emergency contacts and your preferred veterinarian on the counter.


Experience the difference of professional in-home pet sitting with Tristan A in Germantown, MD, and throughout Rockville, Gaithersburg, Frederick, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Potomac, Leesburg, Reston, Ashburn, Herndon. Book Tristan today for the gold standard in localized, stress-free pet sitting care.

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