The Importance of Controlling Dogs Under the Dangerous Dogs Act in the UK

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The UK’s Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA) was introduced in 1991 with the primary aim of reducing dog attacks and ensuring public safety. This legislation mandates that all dogs must be kept under control at all times, regardless of breed, imposing strict regulations on owners to prevent incidents involving aggressive or dangerous dogs. Recent events, such […]

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How to Use TikTok to Build Your Dog Walking Business

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In today’s digital age, leveraging social media platforms can significantly enhance your business’s visibility and client base. TikTok, with its explosive growth and popularity, offers a unique opportunity for businesses to connect with a vast audience. If you’re running a dog walking business, TikTok can be a game-changer. Here’s how to effectively use TikTok to

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New Zealand is considering dog walking regulations, could the UK follow suit?

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Auckland council are considering imposing limits on the number of dogs anyone can walk at one time following several incidents involving pack walks supervised by professional dog walkers. Most recently, Kippa, a family dog, was mauled to death when set upon by a pack of 14 dogs walked by a pro dog walker. In the

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Can I board dogs without a licence (and what’s the £1000 allowance)?

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Surprisingly the answer is yes, but with some very strict guidelines including the fact that the money from all your self-employment income streams must not exceed £1000 per year before expenses. Let’s look at the details. What is the £1000 trading allowance? In the UK we have something in our tax system called a trading

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The best short courses for professional dog walkers and wanna-be trainers (2024)

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My personal journey from dog walker to trainer (and eventually behaviourist) all started with a short, affordable online course that ignited a passion in me and spurred me on to learn more and more. So although these courses won’t teach you everything you need to know, they’re a great way to start learning, testing if

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Does signwriting affect your vehicle insurance?

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So now that you’ve checked out the pros and cons of having signwriting, your next question is probably if it will affect your insurance premiums. Signwriting is a modification that you need to tell your insurance company about, however, some types of temporary signwriting are not classed as a modification. What is classed as signwriting?

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