Business Details
Your Trusted Pet Care Partner in Gaithersburg
At Outward Bound Hounds, we specialize in enrichment-focused pet care that enhances the happiness and well-being of your furry companions. Founded by Regina, a dedicated pet lover and experienced professional, our team delivers personalized attention tailored to each pet's unique personality and needs. Our certified pet care specialists are background checked, insured, and pet CPR-certified, ensuring the highest standards of safety and care. We offer services in the comfort of your home, including daily dog walking, pet sitting, adventure outings, and specialized care for cats and small animals.Our mission is to provide healthy exercise, mental enrichment, and genuine affection, giving pet parents peace of mind while their pets thrive. With flexible scheduling, online management tools, and a commitment to transparency, we prioritize convenience and reliability for busy pet owners. Our team's passion for animals drives us to go beyond basic care, creating joyful experiences that nurture pets' minds, bodies, and spirits. We serve Gaithersburg, Potomac, Rockville, and surrounding areas in Maryland, building lasting relationships with pets and their families.
Services
Dog Walking
Pet Sitting
Adventure Services
Cat Sitting
Small Animal Care
Overnight Nanny
Puppy Potty Breaks
In-Home Care
Meet and Greet
Veterinary Services
Highlights and features
- We offer certified pet care specialists with CPR training and background checks.
- Our team provides personalized care tailored to each pet's unique personality.
- We guarantee peace of mind with insured and bonded services.
- Our online scheduling system offers 24/7 convenience for service management.
- We prioritize in-home care to ensure pets' comfort and familiarity.
What people say
Reliable and trustworthy
Loving care
Send cute pictures
Tailored to energy level
Peace of mind guarantee
Services
Dog Walking
Daily dog walking services provide structured exercise and mental stimulation tailored to each pet's energy level and personality. Our certified specialists ensure safe, engaging outings that prevent boredom and promote physical health. Clients appreciate the convenience of weekday plans and the option for first walks free with our promotional offers.
Pet Sitting
Overnight and vacation pet sitting services maintain pets' routines in their familiar environment with 2-3 daily visits. Our caregivers provide feeding, playtime, medication administration, and environmental maintenance like litter box cleaning. Packages include mail collection and plant watering to ensure client peace of mind during travel.
Adventure Services
Specialized adventure outings cater to high-energy dogs needing enhanced mental and physical stimulation beyond regular walks. These sessions include interactive play, exploration of new environments, and customized activities that challenge pets' problem-solving abilities. Designed for dogs requiring extra engagement to prevent destructive behaviors from boredom.
Cat Sitting
Professional cat sitting services include litter box maintenance, feeding, medication administration, and interactive play sessions. We offer visit durations from 15 minutes for basic care to 60-minute sessions for social cats requiring enrichment activities. Services also include home maintenance tasks like mail collection during client absences.
Overnight Pet Nanny
12-hour overnight pet sitting provides continuous companionship with three daily walks, meal service, and environmental maintenance. Our nannies offer GPS-tracked walks, daily communication updates, and light grooming services. This premium service includes house sitting duties like plant watering and trash management for client convenience.
People
Regina
Owner and Founder
Regina established Outward Bound Hounds to provide pets with personalized care she'd expect for her own animals. With extensive experience in pet wellness, she leads a team committed to mental enrichment and physical exercise for all clients' pets.
Diana
Team Member
Diana has served pets since November 2022, bringing artistic creativity and bird care expertise. Her motivation comes from seeing pets happy and engaged, with a special connection to avian companions.
Isabella
Team Member
Isabella joined the team in 2022, combining her love for animals with a background in Florida living and film appreciation. She treats every pet as her own, finding fulfillment in their happiness.
Denisse
Team Member
Denisse has cared for pets since 2023, drawing on lifelong parrot-keeping experience. Her motivation stems from making pets feel content and joyful during every service interaction.
Andiela
Team Member
Andiela balances law school with pet care since 2023, applying her pet ownership experience to professional service. She prioritizes trustworthiness and reliability in caring for clients' animals.
Questions
How does your payment system work?
All payments process through our Time To Pet App with weekly billing every Friday. New clients can schedule services via phone or email before accessing the portal.
What are your cancellation policies?
We require 12-24 hours notice for cancellations. Full fees apply without proper notice, but visits can be rescheduled for future use within 365 days.
Do you offer meet and greet services?
Yes, we require meet and greets before first service to discuss pet routines, medication needs, and home access details with your assigned caregiver.
Are your services insured?
Yes, we maintain pet care-specific insurance and bonding for client protection and peace of mind during all service interactions.
What backup arrangements exist for pet care?
Each assignment includes two primary caregivers. We maintain robust backup staff to ensure continuity of care during emergencies or scheduling conflicts.
How do you handle medication administration?
Our trained staff can administer most medications as part of pet sitting services. We document all medication details during meet and greet consultations.
