Around the Block with Baz | Dog Walking
Our Story
Hi, I’m Baz, and this handsome guy is Kona, my four-year-old Labradoodle. I’ve been around dogs my entire life, and now that I’m retired and living in the Bennington/CTC neighborhood with some time on my hands, I’m walking dogs part-time.
I keep my client list intentionally limited so schedules, routes, and dogs stay familiar. This is part-time by design, which means I focus on calm, consistent walks rather than rushing through volume. If you’re looking for a nearby dog walker who shows up, communicates clearly, and treats this as an act of kindness—not a hustle—I might be who you’re looking for.
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The shaded area is my preferred client range.
I allow dogs to stop and sniff at whatever they want, unless it’s unsafe, because -besides car rides with you- it’s their window to the wider world.
Because of this, my walks are more leisurely and deliberate. After all, it’s about them, not me.
What I Offer
I only take on a small number of recurring clients to maintain a consistent schedule. Therefore, priority is given to recurring weekly clients.
PRICING
Around the Block with Baz offers solo dog walking on a limited, recurring basis in the Bennington and Columbia Tech Center neighborhoods.
SOLO DOG WALKS
30-minute walk — $25, $23*
45-minute walk — $35, $32*
60-minute walk — $45, $40*
*Package for recurring clients: Min. 3 walks/week
Walks are scheduled in consistent time windows and kept local so routes and dogs remain familiar.
SCHEDULING & AVAILABILITY
• Priority is given to recurring weekly clients
• Most clients schedule 2–5 walks per week
• Availability is intentionally limited
BILLING & POLICIES
• Weekly recurring walks are paid in advance (Venmo/CashApp Preferred)
• Same-day cancellations are charged in full unless there’s an emergency
• Weather-related decisions are at the walker’s discretion
SERVICE AREA
Bennington and Columbia Tech Center neighborhoods only.
I keep my service radius tight to ensure reliability and consistency. See the map for the service area (shaded).
REFERENCES
Available on request.
To get started, complete the new client intake form, and I’ll follow up to confirm availability.