A ‘professional’ dog walker in the UK has managed to get himself banned from his local parks after members of the public reported him for being ‘aggressive, rude and intimidating’ and allowing his large, off lead dogs to intimidate other park users and their dogs. Paul Kingston has been prohibited from walking dogs, or accompanying […]
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The concern is that if a client’s dog wears a GPS tracker, can the client see not only where their dog has been, but also each stop you made to collect and drop off any other dogs on your group walk that day. Let’s take a look and see if you’re right to be concerned.
Do dog trackers create privacy issues? (GDPR and Security) Read More »
Taking a muzzled dog for a walk brings its own unique challenges and, as professional dog walkers, we need to think about some extra aspects of our walk, depending on the reason the dog is muzzled. Let’s take a look at some key aspects dog walkers should remember when they’re out and about with a
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As more and more pet owners entrust their beloved dogs to the care of professional walkers, the demand for transparency, accountability, and enhanced safety practices is on the rise, especially if you happen to walk an XL Bully or other banned breed in the UK. In response to this, an innovative tool has made its
As pro dog walkers we’re used to being asked ‘are they all yours’ and ‘you’ve got your hands full’ but from time to time we also get asked some downright bizarre questions from both the general public and clients. What do you do if it’s raining? Yes, professional dog walkers do walk dogs in the
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Many new professional dog walkers are nervous about progressing from solo walks and duos, into full-blown multiple dog walks, and rightly so. Whenever pro dog walkers are criticised on social media, it’s normally surrounding an incident during a group walk. So let’s take a look at how to manage a group walk professionally and safely
How to manage a group dog walk (Multi-dog walking for professionals) Read More »
We all worried that with working from home becoming the norm after 2020 we might see a reduction in people needing their dogs walking but in reality, we’ve never been busier. Let’s take a look at the reasons people choose to hire a professional dog walker and how you can use that knowledge in your
Why do people choose to use dog walkers? (and how to use the answers in your marketing) Read More »
It’s possible to start with less (we even wrote an article on how to start with nothing) but if I were starting a new dog walking business today then these are my top 5 items that I would classify as essential to get before starting. Poo Bags Just the same way you have a favourite
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It would appear as though the XL American bully breed is in the UK news more often than it’s been out this year (2023) and it’s resurfaced some questions about current banned breeds and whether we, as professional dog walkers, are legally able to walk them if asked. Can I walk a banned breed? You’re
Can I walk a banned breed? (XL American Bully ban 2024) Read More »
Let’s not beat around the bush, walking 6 dogs offlead is hard work. To ensure all 6 (or 5,4,3 etc.) are paying attention to you, not bothering anyone else, have all the poos picked up and make it back to the van in one piece is no mean feat. Add a ‘roller’ into the mix
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