RunBuddyMobile.com | We Run Dogs

About Us

Why Exercise Your Dog?

RunBuddy Mobile, LLC is a mobile dog gym offering fitness sessions to help your dog get and maintain a happy, healthy life. We are a mobile service coming to your home to exercise your dog inside our air conditioned fitness unit.

With safety and care, we take your dog through up to three stages of training; from initial training, to confidence and challenge, we keep your dog moving and improving! See our Training Brochure for more details.

Problems With Lack of Exercise

Dogs can be like young children. If you don’t give them something constructive to do with their energy, they’ll find something to do on their own-and you may not like it!

Destructive chewing, digging or scratching
Investigative behaviors, like garbage raiding
Hyperactivity, excitability and night-time activity
Unruliness, knocking over furniture and jumping up on people
Excessive predatory and social play
Play biting and rough play
Attention-getting behaviors like barking and whining

Benefits of Exercise and Play

The good news is that keeping your dog healthy, happy and out of trouble with daily exercise is a lot of fun and provides many benefits, including:

Reduce or eliminate the common behavior problems listed above, such as digging, excessive barking, chewing and hyperactivity
Keeps dogs healthy, agile and limber
Reduces digestive problems and constipation
Helps timid or fearful dogs build confidence and trust
Dogs feel sleepy, rather than restless, at bedtime or when you’re relaxing
Keep dogs’ weight under control

Please talk to your vet before engaging your dog in physical activity if there is a risk of illness or injury. Dogs are required to be up to date on all vaccinations.

What we can do

Our Services

Hours of Operation

Servicing most of the Phoenix Valley (Arizona)
6am-7pm Monday through Friday.
6am-5pm Saturday. Closed on Sunday.

Simply put, we run dogs. RunBuddy Mobile LLC is a canine exercise service brought to your doorstep. Step inside our climate controlled mobile unit to experience the happiest thirty minutes of your dog’s day.

Each mobile K-9 fitness unit is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment to accommodate any size and breed with the utmost safety and comfort. You can cheer your dog along the way or feel free to let our friendly professionals do the work for you.

Regular RunBuddy Mobile LLC sessions are more than a simple time saver; they expedite energy release and work your dog into an accomplished, calm mindset. Each session lasts approximately 20-30 minutes and are recommended weekly for optimal results.

Trial Session

30 MINUTES:
Starting at $60 for 1 dog. Multiple dog discount

First Timers - try us out for a full 30-min session! Up to four dogs per 30min session. (480) 433-8835

On-Demand Runs

30 MINUTES · CALL/TEXT FOR PRICING

Upcoming roadtrip, vet visit, or having company over? We'll come over and work them out for a calm, content dog! Call us when you need us (480) 433-8835

Recurring Weekly Runs

30 MINUTES · CALL/TEXT FOR PRICING

30 minute session, once a week, for optimal health and well-being (480) 433-8835

View Common Questions and Answers

FAQs

What are your hours and services areas?

Our hours are 6am-7pm Monday through Friday, 6am through 5pm Saturday, and closed on Sunday. We currently service most of the Phoenix metropolitan area from east of the 303 to Mesa and south of the Carefree Hwy to Queen Creek.

How long are the sessions?

All our sessions are approximately 20-30minutes. Clinicians find thirty minutes to be the proper amount of time to sustain mental focus, cardiovascular activity, and build muscle without overexerting your dog and risking injury due to exhaustion. Sessions may be shorter if dogs are not conditioned enough to do a full session or have medical/physical conditions that limit their ability to exercise.

How often do you recommend I schedule for my dog?

We offer weekly, bi-weekly, and on-demand scheduling. Most people schedule once a week and find great benefit both mentally and physically, generally the same day and time each week. During hot summer months, when outdoor options are limited, we do find quite a few clients like to increase to twice a week. You know your dog best and we are here to help discuss options with you for your specific needs.

Can you work with multiple dogs together? What if my dog doesn’t get along with other dogs?

The benefit of our mobile dog gym is that the runs are private 1:1 sessions. The only time we have multiple dogs running together (up to 4 dogs at a time, depending on size) is when they live together or are pre-approved neighbors/friends.

What can I expect BEFORE my RunBuddy Mobile session?

When booking a run, we can typically schedule a few days out. Same day appointments can be difficult to accommodate, so the sooner you know when you’d like a run, the better. Appointments are scheduled either on the hour or half hour and we ask to allow a 30min window before or after your scheduled time to accommodate traffic and unexpected scheduling adjustments. Before your first session, you’ll receive an electronic liability form to sign, please make sure to read thoroughly. You’ll also receive a confirmation text the day before and an eta text when we’re on our way so you can get in a recent potty break, get leashed up, and ready to go! If you have a favorite harness you like to use, go ahead and put them in it for their session. Otherwise, we provide harnesses for safety and comfort during their run. Please make sure that any feedings are handled at least 2 hours before their session to prevent full bowels or a full stomach of food; that would be uncomfortable for anyone. Once we arrive, please bring your dog(s) out to the mobile dog gym or let us know if you’ll need help at the door, we are happy to accommodate!

What can I expect DURING my RunBuddy Mobile session?

Along with prompt and professional service, our top priorities are safety and positivity! Our goal is to give your dog the best workout for that day, customized to their needs. We closely supervise their movements and encourage them to “work” (walk, trot, or run, whatever their speed) throughout the whole session, stopping for breaks and water as needed. A huge benefit with the equipment is that there is NO MOTOR, so your dog does all the work, and NOTHING is forced. We are there to ensure a safe session and a fun session with positive reinforcement via cheering, clapping, squeaky toys, and overall love and affection. You won’t usually see us pull out treats since there are many dogs that use us for weight loss or have dietary needs that we don’t want to interfere with. You are more than welcome to join during the sessions to hang out with your dog and coach socially (it’s a good time!) or feel free to let us work with your dog while you work, finish tasks, or simply enjoy a glass of wine after work in a quiet house! Our policy is you’re welcome to join and also excused to leave.

What can I expect AFTER my RunBuddy Mobile session?

We don’t call them “tile pancakes” for nothing! Your dog may be sprawled out on the cool floor and pant for some time after their session. They just had a good workout! Wait until their heart rate slows before feeding. Some dogs get a burst of energy after their session, that’s normal, too. They just had a good workout and their endorphins and adrenaline are pumping. Once their heart rate slows down and they relax, the energy will burn off. For unconditioned or older dogs, we recommend giving their hind legs a nice rubdown to release lactic acid and prevent soreness the next few days. Who wouldn’t like a little doggie massage after a workout? Next sessions can be scheduled the same way you booked originally, text or phone call to 480.433.8835 or online at rubuddymobile.com. We typically follow-up within a week of their first session but feel free to reach out anytime with feedback!

Who are your K9 Fitness Coaches?

All our K9 Fitness Coaches are hand-selected and specifically trained because of their warm, friendly personalities and their professional dog handling experience; from dog rescue work, vet techs, and dog trainers, to K9 unit work with the fire and police depts. You can expect your dogs to be in great hands, no matter the size or personality, with any of our coaches. We’ve seen, worked with, and helped them all with smiling faces!

How long does it take to learn how to move on your treadmills?

Generally, the learning curve is about 5 minutes for us to train them how to balance and propel themselves on our equipment. After that, the more they do it, the better they get as their confidence in themselves and the equipment grows. All sessions are closely supervised for best safety. Since there are NO MOTORS, the dogs run and move at their own speed, so when they speed up and slow down on their own, the treadmill speeds up and slows down. We monitor their movements and take our time to ensure a safe and positive experience. Please let us know any “quirks” or special needs your dog may have so we can best customize training to their needs.

When will my dog run full speed?

Every dog is different! Some take to it right away while others need a few sessions to build confidence in themselves and the equipment first. One of the many benefits of RunBuddy Mobile is they don’t HAVE to be at an all-out run in order to get a good workout. Even at a slow and steady pace, they are focusing, balancing, and climbing uphill for the entire session. They are engaging their mind, core, stability, and leg muscles no matter what. Our Golden Rule: The Dog is Always Right.

Do I need to be home for the sessions?

We encourage the first Trial Run session to be together so everyone can meet, and your dog sees your positive affirmation in the new environment. After that, you are welcome to hand off at the door or van. We are also fully insured and bonded and can retrieve and return your dog on our own for their sessions. Please let us know your preference.

How is payment handled?

We accept cash, check, and card. You can prepay via Square invoice, save a card on file, or pay at your sessions.

What are your requirements to work with my dog?

Always clear any physical activity with your veterinarian first. All our canine clients must be at least 4 months old and be up to date on all vaccinations. We can accommodate anywhere from 2 lbs – 250 lbs and have experience with a wide variety of mental and physical concerns; from scared, anxious, stubborn and reactive; to overweight, pre/post-surgery, or otherwise limited in one way or another. Please let us know your dog’s needs and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

What is your cancellation policy?

From our Liability Form- Cancellation Policy: Owner agrees to keep their scheduled session, and we understand that dogs, people, and life are unpredictable at times. We send out a confirmation text at 8am the day before a scheduled session to prevent unexpected changes and assume confirmed unless otherwise noted. If rescheduling or canceling is needed, owner agrees to let us know, at minimum, by 8pm the day before their session to allow adjustment on our end. Cancellations made the same day will result in a $25 cancellation fee, and any sessions canceled within an hour of the scheduled time will be charged at full cost of the missed session.

Are you hiring? Do you franchise?

Please send your resume along with any inquiries to info@runbuddymobile.com with the subject line “employment” or “franchise interest”. We are always looking for insane and incredible dog people to spread our mission for healthy, happy dogs through fitness!

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Meet the Team

Our K9 Fitness Coaches

David Lopez

Owner & Creator of the mobile dog gym

RunBuddy Mobile started as an idea back in 2001 when the need to efficiently exercise high energy dogs was noticed by founder David Lopez, a California native. David brings over 20 years’ experience rehabilitating and training shelter dogs, specializing in reactive dogs.

David then found his home in the desert heat of Arizona in 2014 where he teamed up with the Fire Department Search and Rescue Team (AZSearchDogs) to help train their variety of service dogs.

Serving the Phoenix valley since 2017, David brings his experience and enthusiasm to your home and gets your dog moving towards a happier and healthier life, while still working alongside local shelters and rescues enriching and helping dogs get adopted.

Eddie

Founding K9 Fitness Coach

Eddie has been working side-by-side with David (cousins) since 2003. With added football coaching experience as well as currently being a Dog Dad to his own Akita, Star, Eddie loves to get dogs motivated and moving. They don’t call him “Fast Eddie” for nothing!

Shaunie

Schedule Coordinator

Shaunie represents RunBuddy Mobile behind the scenes. From answering the phone and managing the schedule to accounting and even running dogs when needed. Feel free to reach out and consult over the phone about how RunBuddy can be a good fit for your dog.