History
Owner Kristen West ran a dog walking business in Sydney, Australia, for two years before moving to Austin and starting Gusto Dogs. Some of her favorite dogs to walk were also the most challenging. Once they presented a new hurdle for her and her staff to overcome on walks, Kristen was eager to find a solution by researching, getting advice from other professionals and then trying out new techniques -- often on her own high-energy dog first! This passion carried over to create Gusto Dogs, which focuses primarily on exercising and engaging those dogs with the added enthusiasm.
Specialties
Gusto Dogs services downtown and west Austin, providing engaging walks and activities to exercise your dog's body and mind. We believe that an effective walk includes more than just physical activity; it should also challenge your dog with tasks that add value to his day and improve his long-term relationship with you. We are first and foremost a dog walking service. When you hire a Gusto Dogs dog walker you are getting someone who is focused on your dog's physical and mental well-being -- you can be assured that your dog is getting the exercise and individual attention he needs during our visit. We also offer pet sitting! Keeping your pets in the comfort of their own home is a great alternative to boarding. Gusto Dogs provides in-home pet sitting services for dogs, cats and other critters. Visits include fresh food and water, playtime, cuddles, exercise, litter scooping, cage cleaning, and plenty of updates for you so that you don't have to worry.