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New! Running The Pack To Offer Training Classes At Cambridge’s The Pet Republic

We’ve had such a great response to the classes offered at our Natick location Metro Pets that we wanted bring the experience to our clients in the Boston area! Starting in September, Running The Pack will be offering a variety

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Posted in Dog Friendly Places, Puppy Training, Training techniques

Cambridge Scoop Alert AUGUST 6th: BYOP (Bring Your Own Pup) Wine Tasting Presented by Cambridge Local First

 ***Due to expected thunderstorms, the date of this event has been moved to Thursday, August 6th***   Looking for a fun, free way to relax after work with your canine companion? Your friendly neighborhood dog walkers at Running The Pack

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Posted in Animal Events, Dining Out, Dog Friendly Places, Rex in The City

Somerville Scoop Alert THIS WEEKEND: SomDog Pet Palooza at Assembly Row!

It wouldn’t be Pet Palooza without your favorite neighborhood dog walkers Running The Pack and our signature doggy fro-yo cart! Come grab a scoop of our ice cold sugar-free fro-yo for your hot dog and enjoy the festivities! We’ll be

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Posted in Animal Events, Dog Friendly Places, Rex in The City

NATICK SCOOP ALERT JULY 19TH: Dog Days Of Summer Frozen Yogurt Party @ Metro Pets!

Mark your calendars, MetroWest – Your favorite neighborhood dog walker and pet sitter Running The Pack will be scooping our dog-friendly frozen yogurt at Metro Pets pet boutique! Stop by between 5:00PM and 8:30PM to give your hot dog a

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Posted in Animal Events, Dog Friendly Places

June 13th Is National Get Outdoors Day!

This Saturday is National Get Outdoors Day! How will you and your pup celebrate? Running The Pack has some ideas that will be fun for the whole family!   Boston Dragon Boat Festival MIT Pierce Boathouse, Cambridge, MA 7:00AM –

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Posted in Dog Friendly Places, Hikes and Trails, Parks and Beaches, Rex in The City

Heartworm Disease – What You Need To Know To Keep Your Dog Safe This Summer

Although dogs can develop heartworm disease at any time throughout the year, the prevalence of mosquitoes in the spring and summer make education about the disease especially relevant this time of year. There is a wealth of information available online

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Posted in Animal Safety, Health

Natick & Somerville Scoop Alert: THIS WEEKEND!

That’s right, we’ve dusted off our trusty Running The Pack Fro-Yo cart, filled it with delicious handmade puppy frozen yogurt, and are ready to welcome the warm weather!   Our first post-winter weekend is a doozy with events in both

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Posted in Animal Events, Dog Friendly Places, Rex in The City

Meet The Pack: Erin B.

Name: Erin B. With Running The Pack Since: Spring 2008 Current Position At Running The Pack: Dog Walker Before I Joined The Pack, I… Went to school for graphic art and worked at Petco. You Can Find Me… Hiking with dogs in Callahan state park

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Meet The Pack: Sara H.

Name: Sara H. With Running The Pack Since: January 2013 Current Position At Running The Pack: Dog Walker, Pet Sitter Before I Joined The Pack, I… Worked in print music sales for a mom and pop in Northern California (where I am from). After

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How To Layer Like A Dog Walker

“What do you do in the winter?” is a question we often get in the dog walking world. The answer? Layer. The key is to maximize the number of layers you wear without hindering your movement – you do, after

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Posted in Rex in The City
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Dog Running

Running The Pack offers a variety of services for animals of all ages and abilities. A Maximum of two dogs will be run at one time.

Dog Walking

Your dog's not able to run or just needs extra walking services? Running The Pack's staff are also available as dog walkers.

Pet Sitting

While you are away, Running The Pack offers pet sitting services so that you can feel safe & secure that your beloved pet is with a pet professional.

New Puppy Sessions

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Jill, the owner, has great instincts in hiring people… We boarded our dog with her several times while we were away.  He didn’t want to come home!!
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