Dog Walking & Adventure Walks
Neighborhood walks and longer outings tailored to your dog's age, energy level and comfort.
Shoreline
Canine Massage & Wellness
Canine massage is at the heart of what I do. Gentle, one-on-one wellness care for dogs throughout the shoreline, with dog walking, Adventure Walks and pet sitting available too.
The heart of Shoreline
Hands-on care built around your dog.
Canine massage is gentle, hands-on therapeutic care tailored to the individual dog. From active dogs to aging companions, each session is adjusted to their comfort level, needs and stage of life.
Eases muscle tension & soreness
Supports flexibility & comfortable movement
Promotes relaxation & reduces stress
Supports comfort for active & aging dogs
More ways I can help
Personal care beyond massage.
Walking and pet sitting remain an important part of Shoreline, with the same one-on-one approach and attention to your dog's routine.
Pet Sitting
Dependable care in your dog's own home, built around the routine they already know.
Rooted on the shoreline
Calm, personal care close to home.
Shoreline is Guilford based and built around personal, one-on-one care for dogs throughout shoreline communities.
The heart of Shoreline
Canine Massage
Gentle, hands-on therapeutic care tailored to the individual dog. From active dogs to aging companions, each session is adjusted to their comfort level, needs and stage of life.
Proactive wellness
Massage isn't only for recovery.
My CCMT training uses a whole-body approach, working with 23 muscles on each side of the dog. Rather than waiting for a problem to be the reason to begin, massage can be part of a proactive wellness routine, supporting muscle health, flexibility and comfortable movement.
It’s a great way to be proactive about your dog’s wellness, while also complementing veterinary care and physical therapy when appropriate.
And sometimes, it really can just be a treat — a chance for your pup to relax and decompress.
A calmer approach
Meeting Your Dog Where They Are
Sessions are intentionally unhurried. The goal is to give your dog time to settle in and become comfortable with touch rather than forcing them into a set routine.
Eases muscle tension & soreness
Supports flexibility & comfortable movement
Promotes relaxation & reduces stress
Supports recovery and comfort for active and aging dogs
Canine massage is a wellness service and does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment.
Training & trust
Certified Canine Massage Therapist (CCMT)
Shoreline is built around thoughtful, one-on-one care. I’m always happy to answer questions about therapeutic canine massage, talk through how it may benefit your dog, or simply explain what a session looks like.
CCMTFully insuredReferences available upon request
Massage frequency
Finding the Right Routine
Every dog is different. How often massage makes sense can depend on things like age, activity level, lifestyle, how their body responds to massage and what you’re hoping to support. Some dogs may benefit from more frequent sessions, while others may settle into bi-weekly, monthly maintenance or another schedule that works well for them.
As sessions continue, I’ll share what I’m noticing and always want to hear what you’re noticing between visits. We can adjust the frequency along the way, increasing or decreasing sessions as needed.
Massage pricing
Simple, one-on-one care.
60-Minute Session
$80One-on-one massage tailored to your dog.
3-Session Wellness Package
$225$75 per session • $15 savings.
Package pricing applies to one dog.
Ask about payment options for Wellness Packages.
6-Session Wellness Package
$420$70 per session • $60 savings.
Package pricing applies to one dog.
Ask about payment options for Wellness Packages.
Fresh air. New sniffs. Time to explore.
Dog Walking
From a familiar neighborhood loop to a longer Adventure Walk, each outing is tailored to your dog's age, energy level and comfort.
Neighborhood walks
Reliable exercise and one-on-one attention.
30-Minute Walk
$25Additional dog, same household: +$5.
45-Minute Walk
$35Additional dog, same household: +$5.
Your dog’s safety is always a priority. Dogs remain leashed during Neighborhood Walks and Adventure Walks.*
*Unless otherwise discussed and agreed upon with you.
Adventure Walks
More than getting around the block.
Adventure Walks are tailored to the individual dog. It could be a trail, the beach, a longer walk somewhere new or even a mix of things. The 2+ hour option gives us more time and flexibility to explore and can be almost like a mini vacation for them.
60 Minutes
$5590 Minutes
$70Most Popular
2+ Hours
Starting at $85Recurring Adventure Walk Pricing
Special pricing available for 3+ Adventure Walks per week, based on location and scheduling.
60 min · $4890 min · $622+ hr · starting at $75
Adventure Walk times are used for pricing purposes. Adventures often run a little longer depending on the outing, the dog and the day.
Plenty of fresh water is always available for your pup, along with treats that have been approved by you.
Stay Connected
You’ll receive photos, videos and a full recap so you know how your dog’s time went. Adventure Walk updates also include an AllTrails map and outing summary. Updates can be sent after each visit or grouped together based on what works best for you.
Adventure Walks may be adjusted, shortened, relocated or rescheduled when heat, storms or trail conditions make an outing unsafe.
Service Area: An additional fee may apply for locations outside my regular service area.
Comfort of home
Pet Sitting
Just like us, some pups love being social and don’t mind time away from home. Others like their own space, their own surroundings and the comforts they know. For those dogs, there really is no place like home. While I’m with your pup, I’ll make sure to keep things fun, familiar and, most of all, comfortable — with their usual feeding, fresh water, walks, playtime and plenty of attention.
In-Home Visits
Care that fits their routine.
Visits are built around what your pup needs and can include walks, feeding, fresh water, playtime and plenty of attention.
30 Minutes
$2560 Minutes
$4590 Minutes
$65Extended Time
Starting at 2 hours — Whether you’ve got a trailblazer who could explore all day or a best bud who could use some extra company, sometimes an hour or two just isn’t enough. Longer visits are always an option.
Overnight In-Home Care
They stay home. You get peace of mind.
Overnight In-Home Care
$135/nightI’ll be there in the evening and again in the morning, with plenty of time for walks, meals, hanging out and settling in for the night. We’ll talk through timing ahead of each stay so you know exactly what to expect.
When location and scheduling allow, I’m happy to include some time together during the day as part of your overnight stay at no additional cost.
Major Holidays
+$15 per visit · +$30 overnight
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day
Service Area
An additional fee may apply for locations outside my regular service area.
About Shoreline
A little about me.
Animals, music and history have always been three things I’ve wished I could do more than just enjoy in my free time. After 20+ years in sales, my wife working full-time as a teacher and the two of us raising three very busy kids, there wasn’t much time left to think about doing something completely different.
Things have finally settled down a little, giving me the chance to pull the trigger on something I’d wanted to do for a long time — work with dogs.
Hendrix
From the beginning, Hendrix stood out. When we went to pick him up, the rescue had all of the puppies together in one horse stall in the barn. All of them except Henny. Henny was quite a bit bigger than the other puppies, so they had him in his own stall just to be safe.
As our big guy got older (and bigger), we got to know Henny for exactly who he was. He had his own personality, his own quirks and definitely his own way of doing things. He certainly wasn’t perfect, but there was something about him. He became a huge part of our family pretty much immediately. If I end up working with your pup, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll hear a Henny story at some point.
When Hendrix was about six, he tore his ACL. After surgery, he had physical therapy to help with his recovery, and it certainly did. Seeing that firsthand was really my first experience with how much the right kind of hands-on care could do for a dog.
Not long after he recovered, Bleu joined the family. And yes, we gave Bleu her slightly different spelling on purpose. We thought the big guy might like having a furry sibling. I’m pretty sure Henny would have been perfectly happy remaining an only dog. Over time, they figured each other out and developed a bond that was very much their own.
How Shoreline Started
On a family trip, I was out walking Henny and saw a sign that said, “Ask about dog massage inside.” I had never heard of it and was definitely a little skeptical, but curious enough to go in and ask. After talking with the owner and learning a little more about it, I left thinking there might actually be something to this.
When we got home, I started looking into it. The more I learned, the more interested I became. Eventually, that led me to professional training and becoming a Certified Canine Massage Therapist (CCMT).
Unfortunately, Henny never got to experience everything I learned through my massage training. But it was because of him that I discovered canine massage in the first place. So while Henny never really got to benefit from it himself, I now get to share what I learned with Bleu, her little sister Lola, and dogs all along the shoreline.
And Shoreline’s logo isn’t random. That’s Henny in there. He’s a big part of how all of this came together, so having him in the logo only seemed right.
Wellness & education
Resources
A growing collection of research, music and other useful resources for supporting your dog’s comfort, relaxation and overall wellness.
Wellness & preparedness
Helpful Resources
Music & Canine Stress
Read the published study on how different genres of music affected stress-related behavior and physiology in kenneled dogs.
Pup Playlist
A relaxing Spotify playlist for quiet time, downtime or whenever your pup could use a calmer atmosphere.
Pet Emergency Preparedness
A helpful guide for putting together an emergency kit for your pets, including food, water, medications, identification and veterinary records.
More resources will be added over time.
Local connections
Local Shelters & Rescues
Thinking about adding a new dog to the family? Here are a few shelters and rescue organizations serving the Connecticut shoreline and surrounding area.
Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter
Branford, CT · Helping homeless animals along the Connecticut shoreline.
Clinton / Madison Regional Animal Shelter
Clinton, CT · Regional municipal shelter serving Clinton and Madison.
Army’s Legacy Animal Rescue & Sanctuary
Westbrook, CT · Local rescue and sanctuary with dogs available for adoption and fostering.
Around Connecticut
Upcoming Adoption & Rescue Events
A few upcoming opportunities to meet adoptable dogs, connect with local rescues and support animal organizations around Connecticut. This section will be updated as new events are posted.
Animal Awareness Day
October 4, 2026
Guilford Fairgrounds · Guilford, CT
Local rescue groups, animal demonstrations, vendors and the annual Blessing of the Animals.
Dog Adoption Event at the Palace Theater
October 25, 2026
Waterbury, CT · Connecticut Humane Society
A special dog adoption event with Connecticut Humane Society ambassadors.
Superior Energy Adoption Event
October 17, 2026
Ellington, CT · Connecticut Humane Society
An adoption event focused on helping pets find loving homes.
Know of an upcoming Connecticut dog adoption or rescue event? Send it my way.
Get in touch
Tell me a little about your dog.
Whether you're interested in canine massage, regular walks, an Adventure Walk or pet sitting, reach out and we can talk through what you're looking for.
Email: pete@shorelinecmw.com
Call or text: 203-435-7488
Complimentary Meet & Greet • Certified Canine Massage Therapist • Fully Insured
Major holiday surcharge: +$15 per visit / +$30 per overnight. Service availability and pricing may vary based on location, travel requirements and care needs.