As a professional dog walker you’ll want to ensure you have all the correct equipment for every eventuality but you might be wondering, should I get a dog ramp? Why do you need a dog ramp? By the time any dog is 8 years old, they have an 80% chance of having the early signs […]
Learning how to walk a dog on a longline is a skill that needs practice. Keeping your dog safe, ensuring no one gets tripped up and knowing how to control the line are important factors when using a longline. Why use a longline? A longline is useful in many scenarios You could use a retractable
Yes, you can be a full time professional dog walker without a car or van. In fact, if you market yourself the right way, you just might be more successful without one. But your location is a key factor. Travel options Your travel options are likely to be dependent on two factors. The paradox is
There’s nothing like a quick swim to keep your dogs cool on a hot summer day and some water babies will enjoy a dip all year round. Being aware of some basic dog walking safety near water will ensure you keep all your dogs safe whilst still enjoying a swim. Stay away from fast flowing
Freedom from hunger and thirst Animals should have access to clean water and a diet to maintain full health and vigor. Freedom from discomfort Animals should be provided with an environment that is suitable for their species, including shelter and a comfortable resting area. Freedom from pain, injury, and disease Animals should be protected from
If you’re just starting up and wondering “What should I name my dog walking business?” you may be thinking that all the best dog walking business names have been taken. (Hairy Poppins might be my personal all-time favourite although caNine to Five comes a close second…) You may want to incorporate your own name, your
In most circumstances, a puppy will be able to go with their dog walker from around 6 to 8 months old depending on the type of walk offered and the breed of the dog. As a dog walker, our first concern should be for the dogs in our care. Owners will often ask what age
The average cost of a group dog walk in the UK is around £11 with dog walkers walking an average of 10 dogs per day. So how much do dog walkers earn? These figures equate to a yearly income of around £28.6k before expenses. This is confirmed by several employment websites including Glassdoor whose users
Yes, dogs do get attached to their dog walkers (and we get attached to them too!) How do dogs get attached to dog walkers? Dogs make associations all the time, that’s how they learn. They quickly associate sitting with getting a treat so they enjoy it and do it more often to try and elicit
There are many forms of reactivity in dogs, so what is a reactive dog? A reactive dog is one who ‘reacts’ when faced with a particular trigger that they dislike or are scared of. What does it mean when a dog is reactive? The reaction from the dog is usually what we would term ‘bad’
