The classic Hero’s Journey tells the tale of a hero who goes on an adventure, and in a decisive crisis wins a victory, and then comes home changed or transformed. This is the story of the heroes who founded Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, and how they made their way home.
We specialize in...
walking and running dogs in Southern Pines' greenways and parks
Tiny dogs, big spirits
Tiny dogs, big relief
Tiny dogs, big results
Tiny dogs, big peace of mind
Why Tiny Dog Dancers?
To maximize safety
It is just too easy for dogs to be injured by other dogs, even with the best of intentions. Add predatory drift and it’s clear that dogs are safer playing with carefully vetted companions.
To maximize fun
Safe play boosts confidence, and for most dogs it’s easier to let loose with friends who get you.
Because your dog deserves the best
If you’re reading this website you probably agree: Dogs are the best. All that personality and love rolled into one fur package—Really, what could be better? So, if you want your best friend to be living their best life, send them out to dance with us!
From one dog lover to another
Hello, fellow dog lovers! My name is Lauren Ford. I started Tiny Dog Dancers to bring daily joy to the dogs of Pinehurst, and to make Pinehurst dog lovers’ lives a bit easier in the process.
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Testimonials
Working with Tiny Dog Dancers has been so much fun. The daily reports and photos are often the highlight of my day and I love seeing how lit up Wiley is with Lauren and his doggy pack. I love knowing he’s in the hands of someone who truly loves him and who is a trained and knowledgeable professional.
I was having two major problems with my dog Sofi and Lauren helped correct my behavior to better communicate with my dog to correct her behavior which helped make us both more calm when we’d go on our daily walks. I was having trouble with sofi pulling on the leash and she would lunge and bark profusely at other dogs. Lauren suggested two simple gentle techniques that started to correct my dogs behavior almost instantly. But of course you have to reinforce the techniques daily with repetition. Lauren has a great grasp on dog psychology and she is a gentle and patient dog walker. I’d highly recommend her to anybody. Thank you Lauren.
Since Buster started going out with Tiny Dog Dancers every day he’s a new dog! He’s calmer and more content when I get home from work. He’s always loved other dogs, so I can feel good about him getting to play with his dog buddies on their daily hikes, but to be honest I really knew we had a winner when Lauren came to the house for the first time and he didn’t growl at her! I guess a dog knows a dog lover when he sees (or smells?) one. Thankfully he seems to be a little less ornery around humans these days as well.