Happy Testimonials From Our Clients

"Inez grew up on a working guest ranch in Colorado. Animal and people-reading skills were part of her daily life, turning into an inspired gift that the rest of us envy! But, to Inez, that gift is simply part of how she moves through the world. She has an artistic, classy energy about her, and knows how to love people in a way that doesn't take away from another. (Imagine that!) Inez is an original, and true to herself. She loves dogs and knows them in a way that isn't cerebral, but intuitive, respecting each for their own individual personalities, not grouping them all into a definition learned from a book. Her skills are the real deal, born from the ranch and eleven years of owning her business. I tell her, -- hell, look at Bill Gates! He made his life out of pure intuition, talent and hard work, and following what he loved because that's where he was most brilliant. That's her too! Inez is the leader of the pack here in Bend. No one else comes close when it comes to the best loving care for my dog, or yours! In my next life I'm coming back as a Strutt Your Mutt dog – absolutely!"
- GG's Mama

"Good people to care for your dogs can sometimes be hard to find but we struck gold when Strutt Your Mutt popped up on our computer screen as we did a search in Bend. We had had some pretty bad experiences with some of the kennels and pet care providers in town and just needed to find something that was more personalized for an overly active dog and more of an intimate setting for our elder dog. We did take Inez up on her offer to chat with a few of her "doggie families," as she likes to refer to her clients. This was a necessity for us with all that we had been through. I would strongly suggest that you do this when you are looking for the BEST! There was no doubt after meeting in person with three families that we could head off on a trip and have the peace of mind that our dogs would have the care that we insisted they get. Lucy, our old dog, has left us now but Rebel continues to run out on the trail like a crazy dog and have sleepovers. He did have an accident out in the woods with Inez where he sliced open a spot flying over a dead tree. We understand that this comes with the territory of running free in the wild. What we found very impressive was the wonderful first aid action that was taken on Inez's part to get the wound cleaned, bandaged, and get our family and the vet contacted in such a timely manner. She always seems so calm and level headed. I think our dog probably would have rather had her stay with him at the hospital then his sometimes very nervous high strung dad! We can't say enough outstanding things about Strutt Your Mutt. We plan our trips around Inez's schedule because there is no other that can compare!!!"
- Lorben Heights and Family

"Inez is a beautiful spirit who has been given a gift with animals. She conducts herself and her business with grace and professionalism. She is a tiny thing physically, but is as strong as nails. Last year around Christmas she broke her finger on her left hand (due to a dog!) and continued to Strutt those Mutts! She has a very intuitive way about her and handles my very large guy Tomas with sweetness but also is solid in her management as the alpha, which he greatly needs and respects. Inez is a true horse and dog person, I value her immensely... she is my kind of girl!"
- Sandy Barceló

"Inez or AKA "Trail Guide Goddess." I refer to her with this title because the first time I met her she was moving through the trees with her long hair flowing with dogs all around her, it seemed like 20 or so at the time! Anyway, she just had such ease as she moved by my dog and me. She did not say much at the time except, "Good morning," with a smile – and - "excuse the herd!" Then she moved at a slow jog up the trail with wagging tails of all colors in tow. Herby, "my mutt" thinks she's the bomb and I can't thank her enough for accommodating my needs at the drop of a hat as I commute between Bend and Seattle. She is a gem and I love how much passion comes through in what she does!"
- Herby's Papa, Russ Mountainburg

"My partner and I were in the process of moving to Bend from the Bay area and had come up to Bend for a long weekend in the summer to get our living situation secured. It had been a hectic morning with the Realtors and we just needed a break. So we headed down to the river for a picnic. As we pulled into the parking lot we observed the "Strutt Your Mutt" mobile and thought it was a very entertaining name and fantastic business! We did not have dogs at the time but were intrigued at who might be connected to that car. We sat in the beautiful summer shade enjoying our food, watching folks, and trying to figure out who belonged to the SYM truck. We soon zoned in on a gal with long brown hair sitting with a medium sized brown dog and younger girl at the edge of the riverbank. For a long time they threw a stick in the water for the dog and then the gal helped the little girl have the dog sit and give him a treat. They worked at this for a bit and then took hands and headed to the Strutt Your Mutt mobile. We now live in Bend and found out that Inez mentors young girls who have incarcerated parents though a volunteer program called COPY. Inez was helping the little girl learn some basic skills so she could mange her own dog. We thought that was pretty cool! We now have two dogs that we adopted through the Redmond Humane Society. The day we brought our two new family members home we called Inez!!! Oh, and the medium brown dog was Zephyr, Inez's right hand guy and one of our dogs' best friends."
- The Kimball-Rollins Family

"Inez has the experience that allows her to know the do's and don't of this business. She operates her groups of dogs with the utmost love and confidence. It's always very clear who is running the show and dogs need the top dog to feel free to socialize and be adventuresome."
- Kyle Spark, retired veterinarian

"Some people have a God given talent, it is apparent that Inez is one of these folks. You can go to school and educate yourself to the end of time but Inez has a natural connection with animals that is intuitive and magical, it's something that you just cannot obtain through books."
- Helen Lexington, long time client

"All I can say is Strutt Your Mutt is a class act! Just check out the website, top notch! Inez has it going on! From the way she interacts with us dog people (outstanding people skills), to her trail guide operation (well managed groups of dogs), to her alternative boarding service (it's family style loving for your dog while you are away) – it just does not get any better! There will always be other services offering similar care, but if you want the best, no need to look any further!"
- The Santiago Family

"I rescue older dogs and therefore have to say goodbye often as they move on to the spirit world. Although this pulls heavy on my heartstrings, I find great joy in the ability to give these dogs a gift of living out their remaining years here on Earth with dignity, love and the best care for their old bodies! Inez is part of this equation. She is the only one I trust who would do exactly what I would do in any situation and even go beyond that! I can't even begin to tell you how overjoyed I was when Strutt Your Mutt came to town. I have lived in Bend for ages and have used different pet care services through the years, but never felt as content and relaxed when I went away on trips as I do with Inez. The Strutt Your Mutt abode is Inez's home where she lives with her very cool family, all very good looking I might add. The minute you walk into the house you feel welcomed and there is a wonderful creative warm flow of style and love that surrounds you. Her house has great artistic flair and is set up to be very accommodating for the dogs, simple and organized with very few stairs, old dogs appreciate this! The best part is it is clean, clean, clean! This is very important to me because my dogs are older (but any age can get sick) and they are sometimes more susceptible to disease and I do not know why but I found that a lot of the private (home) dog care services were not very clean?!?!? Inez is on top of clean standards. Bowls are washed, bedding is kept clean, food/meds/supplements are put in personalized bins and the space over all is very tidy. I know my dogs are in a healthy, well grounded, and loving environment. I also know that Inez will give my dogs 110% of whatever they need. This means driving one my dogs to the emergency vet middle of the night! Lola is just fine and happy as can be these days. We love Strutt Your Mutt to bits!!!"
- Thankful, Carol, Lola, Gabe, Simon, and somewhere up in the heavens Flora & Fiddler

"Our dogs Gracie and Tucker love joining their friends for hikes with Inez every week. The exercise helps our 14 year old retriever mix maintain her health and vitality and our 4 year old Lab burn up some of his boundless energy. Inez is extremely conscientious about the well-being of all the dogs in her care, so we never worry about Gracie and Tucker being safe when they're with her. Inez and Strutt Your Mutt are awesome!!!"
- Joy McBride

"My family and I were challenged. With a busy job and school schedules, we were faced with the possibility of letting our lab puppy languish at home. Hours without real exercise and the possibility of creating "real" mischief did not appeal to any of us. Our problem was solved by discovering Inez Hagen. She first arrived at our home to interview us and our dog. She reassured us that our dog would be with other appropriately socialized dogs. She made us feel as though our dog "Winston" mattered to her. Winston loves to go with her - his eagerness is apparent as he joyfully jumps into her truck for a day of exercise. Inez is absolutely reliable and committed to her dogs. She has cared for Winston overnight and provided more long term care. Winston has always arrived home in wonderful condition - a happy tired dog. I believe Inez provides truly remarkable care to my dog and would recommend them to anyone for their dog care without reservation."
- Helenka Marcinek

"Nothing makes my dogs happier than spending time with Inez. And nothing makes me happier than seeing how joyful they are when Inez drops them off -- especially Gracie. For 30 years, I've adopted special needs dogs, but Gracie was clearly out of my league. Her terrible anxiety, inability to trust people and unpredictability pushed me to the point where I was about to return her to the pound. And then we found Inez. The transformation that has occurred since Gracie began spending three days a week with Inez has been remarkable. Inez isn't just a dog walker, pack leader, or trail guide. She's also a healer of the spirit -- and what a beautiful gift that is for all of us."
- Beth Larsen, Gracie and Bear

"I was lucky enough to find Inez right after I adopted Riley two years ago. While he is a perfect dog in every way, he is a tad neurotic, and not fond of regular kennels. He has stayed with her on Holidays and goes on a group hike every week with his dog buddies. I have 100 % confidence in Inez and know that when she's watching Riley, she treats him as one of her own. I trust that she would do exactly what I would do in any situation. Inez is truly a dog person, who loves them as much as they love her. She also understands what they need, and has enchanted them so they all get along. Inez is very responsible and thoughtful, and even wipes off his muddy paws.

The best part of having him go on his weekly hike is that a tired dog is a good dog!"
- Dee Vandonselaar

"Yellow Lab Rosie, and Black Lab Casey have an acute sense of time. Odd, since neither wear a watch. Although at 5:55am and 4:45pm they both begin the ritual of reminding me that mealtime is quickly approaching and I'd better be seriously considering pouring those kibbles. Neither, mind you, have missed a meal in their 12 and 7 years of ruling our roost. Several months ago they added a few more time zones to their internal clock systems. They seemed to know within a few minutes when the Strutt Your Mutt Mobile would arrive to pick up the next door neighbor dogs, Tucker and Gracie. They watched with great interest as Inez would go into the house, retrieve the dogs, invite them to jump into her SUV, then watch as the car would roll away with Tucker and Gracie inside. Upon their return, the same routine - Casey and Rosie watched intently. After a few weeks of this the quiet watching turned into whining and gazing out the window with that "longing" look in their eyes. I'm sure they had no idea where the neighbors were going, but they surely would like to be going to!

Needless to say, this Mom is unable to deny her Labs anything. Even though I try to get them out to off leash hike on trails a couple of days a week, I asked if Inez would be kind enough to allow my two to join her Wednesday group. They have been going for three weeks now and I must report that they are happier than ever and have found that the destinations visited are even better than they imagined when they watched Tucker and Gracie go. We are all very happy and fully appreciate the TLC given to all the dogs by Inez! She is the best! Many thanks!"
- Pamela Kahle

"Inez offers our dog the care and compassion he desires. She is dedicated to keeping Lucca happy and healthy... Rain, snow, or shine! If you care for the overall well being of your four legged family member, then Strutt Your Mutt is for you!!!"
- The Davis Family

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