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Your Trusted Pet Care Partner in Gaithersburg, MD
Outward Bound Hounds was founded by Regina, a dedicated pet lover and experienced professional, to provide personalized, enrichment-focused care for pets in Gaithersburg, MD. Our mission centers on delivering healthy exercise, mental stimulation, and genuine affection to ensure pets thrive while their owners are away. Our team of certified specialists brings extensive experience in animal care, combining professional expertise with a deep understanding of pet behavior and needs. Every service is tailored to individual personalities, ensuring pets receive not just basic care but meaningful companionship.We prioritize transparency, reliability, and innovation, offering features like GPS-tracked walks, real-time updates via our app, and comprehensive overnight care. Backed by client testimonials highlighting our trustworthy, loving approach, we maintain rigorous standards through background checks, insurance, and ongoing training. Our commitment to quality extends beyond pets to providing peace of mind for owners, making us a trusted partner in pet wellness.
Services
Dog Walking
Pet Sitting
Adventure Services
Cat Sitting
Puppy Potty Breaks
Overnight Care
GPS-Tracked Walks
Medication Administration
Home Care Services
Online Scheduling
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized pet care in the comfort of their own home.
- Our team includes background-checked, insured, and pet CPR-certified professionals.
- We offer GPS-tracked walks and real-time updates via our mobile app.
- Our services include customized enrichment activities tailored to each pet's personality.
- We guarantee 12-hour overnight care with daytime enrichment included.
What people say
Reliable and trustworthy
Loves their visits
Send cute pictures
6 stars if I could
Peace of mind
Services
Dog Walking
Daily dog walking services provide essential exercise, socialization, and mental stimulation tailored to each pet's energy level and personality. Our certified walkers follow customized routes while using GPS tracking for owner transparency. Clients receive real-time updates and photos through our mobile app, ensuring pets receive both physical activity and emotional enrichment during their owner's absence.
Pet Sitting
Overnight and vacation pet sitting services maintain pets' routines within their familiar home environment. Our caregivers provide 2-3 daily visits including feeding, medication administration, playtime, and litter box maintenance. Extended visits include home care tasks like mail collection and plant watering, ensuring both pet well-being and household security during owner travel.
Adventure Services
Specialized enrichment adventures cater to high-energy dogs needing additional mental stimulation. These structured outings include interactive play, scent work, and controlled socialization activities designed to reduce anxiety and destructive behaviors. Our certified specialists create customized activity plans that align with each pet's temperament and physical capabilities.
Overnight Care
Comprehensive overnight pet nannying provides continuous companionship and care. Services include 12-hour stays with three scheduled walks, medication administration, and environmental enrichment. Our caregivers maintain detailed communication logs and perform household maintenance tasks, offering complete peace of mind for owners requiring extended pet care solutions.
Puppy Care
Specialized puppy care services focus on socialization, basic training, and housebreaking support. Our caregivers implement consistent bathroom schedules and gentle introduction programs to build confidence in young dogs. Services include age-appropriate play sessions and behavioral monitoring to establish positive routines during critical development stages.
People
Regina
Owner and Founder
Regina established Outward Bound Hounds to provide personalized pet care reflecting her professional expertise and personal commitment to animal welfare. With extensive experience in pet behavior and enrichment programs, she leads a team of certified specialists who share her passion for animal well-being.
Diana
Pet Care Specialist
Diana has been part of the Outward Bound Hounds team since November 2022. Her artistic background and experience with birds contribute to creative enrichment activities for pets. She finds inspiration in seeing pets' happiness during visits and applies her visual skills to enhance client communication.
Isabella
Dog Walker
Isabella joined the team in January 2022, bringing her lifelong love for animals and organizational skills. Her experience with pet behavior and commitment to treating animals like family members make her an asset to the walking service team.
Denisse
Pet Care Technician
Denisse has been with Outward Bound Hounds since July 2023. Her lifelong experience with parrots translates into specialized small animal care expertise. She focuses on creating comfortable environments for birds and other small pets during owner absences.
Andiela
Senior Caregiver
Andiela joined the team in March 2023, balancing law school with her passion for animal care. Her experience with rescue animals informs her empathetic approach to pet sitting. She applies legal precision to care documentation while maintaining warm, personal connections with pets.
Questions
What areas do you serve for pet care?
We provide services in Gaithersburg, Potomac, North Potomac, Rockville, Bethesda, Germantown, and Clarksburg areas of Montgomery County, MD.
How do you handle emergency situations with pets?
Our team is trained in pet CPR and maintains communication with owners. We have backup staff available for emergencies and can coordinate with local veterinary services as needed.
Can I get updates about my pet's care?
Yes, we provide real-time updates through our mobile app including photos, GPS-tracked walk routes, and detailed visit notes from each service session.
What qualifications do your caregivers have?
All team members are background checked, insured, and pet CPR-certified. Our caregivers receive ongoing training in animal behavior and specialized care techniques.
Do you care for animals other than dogs?
Yes, we provide care for cats, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, turtles, and other small animals with customized care plans for each species' specific needs.
What's included in overnight pet sitting?
Our overnight service includes 12-hour stays with three walks, medication administration, environmental enrichment, and home maintenance tasks like mail collection and plant watering.
