about us

At Portland Dog Runner, we have over 30 years of combined experience working with dogs. (We also love cats, horses, turtles and all other animals.)  We are runners and dog lovers who are dedicated to the heath and happiness of the Portland Metro canine community. We pride ourselves on our excellent service and always provide best care and quality exercise for your furry best friend.

While our job is adventurous and exciting, the safety of your best friend is always number one. We are all fully insured and doggy CPR certified! 

Meet the Runners!

Jen & Frodo  

     Jen & Polly

I grew up in Salem, Or with a St. Bernard named Frodo, a White Samoyed named Tam and a Border Collie, Suzie. These three loving pets left a lasting impression on me that has proven to only grow stronger over the years. In 2008 I found myself under-employed and relished the opportunity to start my own business…Portland Dog Runner!

Helen & Bessie

Helen hails from beautiful Corvallis, Oregon where she grew up strong before running off to the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana.
Before landing (thankfully!) in Portland, Helen spent the last few years in Aspen, Colorado skiing, kayaking, camping and of course- running!
Helen lives in NW Portland, but spends most of her free time in Forest Park running the trails with dogs and listening to the Rolling Stones on her iPod.

Hillary & Lance

Hillary started running when she was 13 years old because her young black labrador, Lance, had too much energy! Now, almost ten years later, she and Lance are still best friends and running buddies.When not running with Lance or her other dog friends, Hillary can often be found riding horses. Whether riding or running, she prefers to hit the trails – Forest Park, Silver Falls State Park, Tryon Creek and the Mt. Hood National Forest are her favorite places to enjoy a jog with a canine or equine companion.