Payne-Phalen • Lake Phalen • East Side St. Paul

Dog walks that let dogs be dogs.

Thoughtful dog walks focused on enrichment, exploration, and letting dogs move at their own pace.

Book a Free Meet & Greet New clients receive 10% off their first walk.
Ramiro and Andy on a paddleboard at the lake

Why we’re different

More than just exercise.

Most dog walks focus on burning energy. We believe walks should also give dogs space to explore, investigate, and engage with the world in a meaningful way.

Dogs experience life through their noses. Every scent tells a story, and sometimes the best walk isn’t the longest one. It’s the one where your dog gets to enjoy being a dog.

Andy sitting in the grass and leaves

Meet Ramiro & Andy

The dog behind the business.

Hi, I’m Ramiro, founder of Andy’s Sniff & Stroll.

I’ve had Andy since she was five months old, and she’s been by my side for nearly a decade.

Together we’ve been through just about everything life can throw at a person.

Over the years, Andy was there through some of the hardest chapters of my life, including addiction, homelessness, and rebuilding from the ground up more than once. Through every setback, every move, and every fresh start, she never stopped showing up. When it felt like I had lost everything else, I still had Andy.

Today, I’m grateful to be in recovery, and that journey has given me a new appreciation for the role dogs play in our lives. It made me realize how much Andy has given me over the years and how important it is to give back to her in the time we have together.

That’s what inspired Andy’s Sniff & Stroll.

This business is built around a simple belief: dogs deserve time to be dogs. They deserve opportunities to sniff, explore, make choices, and experience the world at their own pace.

My goal is to provide the kind of walks I would want for Andy: patient, thoughtful, and centered around what makes life meaningful for our dogs.

Because they spend their lives showing up for us. This is one small way we can show up for them.

Services & Pricing

Simple, local, enrichment-focused walks.

Sniff & Stroll

30 minutes • $20

A thoughtful walk focused on enrichment, exploration, and letting your dog follow their curiosity.

Extended Sniff & Stroll

45 minutes • $28

Extra time for dogs who enjoy a slower pace and more opportunities to explore.

Adventure Walk

60 minutes • $35

A longer enrichment-focused outing designed for dogs who love spending time outdoors.

Meet & Greet

Free

We’ll meet, talk through your dog’s needs, and make sure we’re a good fit.

New clients receive 10% off their first walk.

Service Area

Your neighborhood dog walker.

Currently serving the Payne-Phalen and Lake Phalen area of St. Paul. By staying local, Andy’s Sniff & Stroll can provide reliable, personal service and spend more time focused on your dog instead of racing across town.

Contact

Ready to get started?

Email to schedule a free meet & greet or ask about availability.