About Stinkies | Dog Walkers in Herndon & Reston, Virginia

Stinkies, LLC. describes itself as "a husband-and-wife team with love and passion for pets" who "currently serve our neighbors by providing Dog Training, Dog Walking, Boarding and Cat Drop-In Services in Herndon and Reston, Virginia." Helen and Homer are named as the people behind it, and the site tells the story of how it started: they began "caring for stray cats", and after Homer "faced a life-altering trauma, requiring multiple surgeries and long hospital stays", doctors "suggested getting a dog to aid in his recovery."

Training, specifically

Training is one of four services and is priced openly: "Doggy Training $80 Per Session" with a "$45 One-time Fee per Consultation", including a "Custom training plan according to your needs".

Scope of the service area

Tight and stated: "We're currently serving our neighbors in Herndon and Reston, Virginia for all our services (Dog Training, Dog Walks, Boarding, Cat Drop-Ins)". First-time clients start with a meet and greet.

What to ask

The training page gives a price and a promise of a custom plan; ask about the curriculum, the training method and the trainer's credentials. Expect to establish the detail on the meet and greet. The rest of the site is walking and boarding, priced at "Dog Walking $25+ Per Walk" and "Dog Boarding $80+ Per Day".