Tail Wags & Walks LLC

Dog Walking and Pet Sitter Services in Duluth, MN


Our Certifications

Here are a list of all our current, up-to-date pet sitter certifications. Each of our pet sitters are required to take a Pet CPR & First Aid course. They are able to recognize when your pet is in visible distress and might need to make an emergency vet visit. Additionally, they can provide basic first aid if necessary.

We also require each of our pet sitters to pass a six hour-long course on pet sitting & dog walking. This course covers all the basics to be able to ensure professional service each time. We strive to provide exceptional customer service to keep our human clients just as happy as we keep our furry ones!

The owner of the business, Tonya Putney, is a Fear Free Certified Professional. The objective of the Fear Free Pet course is to teach the benefits of positive reinforcement and the dangers of training methods that involve fear or pain. The Fear Free Certification teaches the modern approach to pet care that seeks to improve the human-animal bond through trust. Tonya is familiar with fearful and reactive animals and handles them skillfully and sensitively.

At Tail Wags & Walks LLC, we take our job as your primary pet care provider seriously. We are always interested in learning more about our professional field. Our main goal as your appointed pet sitter is to remain informed and educated so that you can rest assured that your pets are in capable hands while you’re away.

This business is a proud member and bonded & insured through Pet Sitters Associates.


FEAR FREE PETS



PET FIRST AID & CPR



PET SITTING & DOG WALKING


Pet sitter certification.

NEXTDOOR NEIGHBORHOOD FAVE


Best Pet Sitter Award.

PET SITTERS ASSOCIATES



We love having Tonya walk our dog! She has really great communication, she’s super friendly with our pup and treats him like a king! I also appreciate her attention to detail like wiping his paws when he comes in the house. Highly recommend her!

Emily Wiseman Avatar Emily Wiseman
March 28, 2025

I’ve known Tonya for years now, and have often seen her close interactions with pets. She is so joyful, kind and watchful over them, they all become best buds almost immediately. Her care for my pet far exceeds what I could pay for in dollars. I can with great confidence recommend her.

Douglas McCorison Avatar Douglas McCorison
January 4, 2024

I’m so impressed with Tonya. She is kind, professional, and an excellent communicator. As someone who operated their own pet sitting business in the past (and is incredibly picky about who I allow to care for my pets) I’m very trusting of Tonya. I HIGHLY recommend Tail Wags & Walks. So grateful I found this business!

Ronnette Urbach Avatar Ronnette Urbach
September 16, 2024