about us

We are Morgan Jenkins and Ryan Yorke, the husband and wife team behind We Leash The Hounds LLC. We started our business to provide a valuable dog walking service to the communities of Clark, Cranford, Westfield and Garwood, New Jersey. Our decision was motivated by our mutual love of dogs and informed by our combined 15+ years of experience working with and caring for them. We consider ourselves very lucky to be able to spend each day doing what we love.

We value the safety of your dog and your home above all else. We Leash The Hounds is fully insured and bonded!

At We Leash The Hounds, we have two main priorities when it comes to your dog: their safety and their happiness! To ensure their safety we will never do anything to put them at risk. We walk one family at a time in order to minimize stress to your dog(s) and prioritize meeting their needs. We do not use equipment or methodology that has been found to be unsafe, inhumane or unethical.

Our handling philosophy is centered around an understanding of dog behavior that is backed by behavioral science. We choose to use positive reinforcement because it has be shown to be safe, effective and best for the overall welfare of the dogs. For this reason we do not use aversive equipment (prongs collars, choke chains, e-collars etc) while handling any of the dogs in our care. To learn more about our philosophy, you can read the American Veterinary Society for Animal Behavior position statements here .We prioritize sniffing and exploring the environment whenever it is safe to do so because we believe the service we provide is instrumental in meeting your dog’s essential enrichment needs. We know that by giving your dog choices, building trust and creating opportunities to engage their senses, we can make joy a part of every day your pup spends with us!

For a sneak peek into our day to day operations, feel free to check us out on Instagram or Facebook!

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Our Services

8AM to 8PM

Final walk slot: 7:30PM to 8:00PM

Walk (Weekdays)...$20

Our standard walk is 30 minutes in duration. This allows your dog ample time to both use the bathroom and enjoy the outdoors with a human companion. Our standard rate includes up to two dogs with a $5 fee for each additional dog beyond two. Walks always includes fresh water with optional feeding and administering of medications at no extra cost.

If your dog has mobility issues due to age or injury, or simply isn't a fan of walking, we are happy to offer quality cuddling or backyard playing time in lieu of walking for the entirety of our visit.

Some high energy dogs may benefit from more time outside during the day. If that sounds like your four-legged friend, we are happy to offer multiple walks throughout the day.

Pick up & Drop Off ... $10/way

Pick up and drop off services are subject to availability and must be scheduled in advance. Taxi service is available within Clark, Cranford, Garwood and Westfield. Any rides outside of these areas and subject to an additional mileage charge.

Potty Break...$15

The potty break is a shorter visit, around 15 minutes in duration. This gives your pup a chance to stretch their legs and relieve themselves on a brief walk or in the backyard. This is a great option for seniors, puppies and lazy dogs. Fresh water and lots of kisses are included, as always.

Weekend walks...$20

We offer a limited walking service on the weekends starting at 10AM. Due to the fact that we offer limited service on the weekends, time slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Due to a high volume of requests, we now require that weekend walks be scheduled with us by Thursday of that week at the latest, after which time the schedule is final.

If you anticipate the need for our services on a weekend, please contact us as far in advance as possible so that we may try to accommodate you as best as we can. To inquire about a walk outside of the time frames mentioned above, please feel free to contact us!

“Morgan and Ryan have been walking our puppy Mickey since he was 8 weeks old. They clearly love dogs and it shows. They are very professional, trustworthy and knowledgeable about doggie health, wellness and training...I recommend them unconditionally!”

— Linda

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policies

We currently require all human parties to wear face masks at new client meetings without exception.

SCHEDULING

Walks are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. If you anticipate that your schedule will change from week to week, please give as much notice as possible about what days/times you will need so that we are better able to accommodate you. For Monday walks in particular, we request that you book no later than Sunday evening. Day-of add on requests are not guaranteed. Same day schedule changes must be made by call or text, as we are not always able to check our email throughout the day. Normal walking fees will still apply to all on-site cancellations (i.e. upon our arrival at your residence). Please make any cancellations in advance of your scheduled time slot.

If you would like to set up a recurring schedule, we will maintain it from week to week and reserve your preferred time slot for your dog(s).

Weekend walks are available on a limited basis. Due to a high volume of requests, we now require that weekend walks be scheduled with us by Thursday of that week at the latest, after which time the schedule is final. To see which weekends walking service is and is not available, visit our calendar page.

Payment

Payment is due on a weekly basis unless otherwise agreed upon. You can leave payment via cash or check (made out to We Leash The Hounds) on the last day of the week that we will see your dog(s).

Invoices can be made up upon request. Invoices will be sent via email and are due within one week of receipt. If your invoice balance remains unpaid beyond this period you may be subject to a service suspension.

VaccinationS

For the safety of our other clients, we require that all dogs we work with be fully vaccinated against rabies, bordetella, parvovirus and distemper. These illnesses are highly communicable and can pose a significant threat to our other clients, particularly puppies and senior dogs.

Equipment & Handling

Our practices are based in scientifically-backed positive reinforcement. For this reason, we abstain from the use of aversive equipment (prong collars, choke chains, e-collars, etc) while handling any of our clients. In the event that you use this type of equipment for your dog, we require an alternative collar or harness to be available for our use. For their comfort and safety, we always recommend your dog be fitted with a Y-shaped, non-restrictive harness, though a flat collar is also acceptable.

Cats

Due to an extremely severe and easily triggered allergy, we are not able to serve clients who also own cats. In the event that a house or apartment that formerly housed cats contains enough dander to trigger a reaction, we reserve the right to suspend walking service as there is potential for a medical emergency.

positive covid households

If you or members of your household are positive for Covid, we require that you let us know. We will remove your dog from the schedule until you and your family are well again. We do this to protect vulnerable members of our own household, to protect other members of the Hounds family, and to protect our own health and ability to work. It is our goal to have no unscheduled interruptions to the service we provide to you and many other families. To do this we take our Covid precautions very seriously and make no exceptions. We appreciate you doing your part to keep the Hounds family healthy!