Though dogs can take care of themselves, they choose not to—instead focusing their efforts on chasing squirrels and licking marmalade off babies. Get your pet a professional caretaker with today's Groupon to Pawsitive Steps (click here to view available service areas). Choose between the following options:

• For $16, you get five 30-minute dog walks (an $80 value).
• For $30, you get a two-day Stay-cation pet-sitting service, which includes three 30-minute visits each day (a $90 value).

The professional walkers and sitters at Pawsitive Steps boost urban dogs' health and happiness with unconditional puppy love. The dog-walking option qualifies customers for five walks with a friendly walker, who will take dogs of all sizes, fitness levels, and astrological signs on 30-minute jaunts across the neighborhood, give them snacks and water, administer any necessary medicine, and teach them to bark fluently in Cat. Pooch possessors heading out of town for a couple days can arrange to have Pawsitive Steps visit their pups at home thrice daily, keeping them fed, watered, exercised, and entertained while their human counterparts are away.

To ensure the four-legged clients' safety, all walkers and sitters undergo a rigorous background and screening check and are insured through Pet Sitters Associates, LLC. In addition, Pawsitive Steps will schedule a short consultation ahead of time to help your canine and the pet sitter break the ice.