Ellicott City, MD
Anneli Freeman
Anneli, the owner of Running with K9s Pet Services, became heavily involved with volunteering as a dog walker at a local animal shelter in late 2021. She enjoyed spending time with dogs but wanted to dedicate more time to it. This sparked the idea of starting her own pet services business. In 2022, she came up with the name and logo for her business. The name "Running with K9s" reflects her love for taking her two Huskies on trail runs in Patapsco State Park. After the loss of her beloved rescue dog, Sherman, at only a year old, Anneli decided to make her dream of starting a pet services business a reality. She wanted to care for animals full-time. She partnered with A'ndrea and Will, who had been caring for Sherman at a local dog daycare, to start the business.
Training Philosophy
Anneli believes in fear free/rewards-based training methods. She has acquired knowledge about canine behavior through reading books, participating in online training courses, and assisting Certified Dog Behavior Consultants with group classes and private sessions.
Services
Running with K9s Pet Services offers a full selection of services for cats and dogs. Services include dog training, dog walking, trail adventures, boarding for puppies, and drop in visits for cats and dogs. They offer both regular scheduled weekday visits while you work, and occasional visits while you are out of town and have to leave your pets behind. They also offer 30-minute and 45-minute dog walking services, drop-in visits, and trail adventures. They also offer boarding for 24 hours.
- Dog training
- Dog walking
- Trail adventures
- Boarding for puppies
- Drop in visits for cats and dogs
Certifications
Anneli is a NAPPS (National Association of Professional Pet Sitters) and Fear Free certified pet professional.
Specializations
Dog training, dog walking, trail adventures, boarding for puppies, and drop in visits for cats and dogs.
Training Methods
Fear free/rewards-based training methods.
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