Lots of owners use extendable leads and might leave them out for their dog walkers to use. In the context of a group walk, retractable leads are going to cause issues getting tangled up, wrapping around legs and possibly causing injuries to you, your dogs and the general public. But for solo walks where the […]
Choosing a treat to carry on your dog walks might not be as easy as grabbing whatever is in your own house before starting your collections for the day. Rewarding those recalls is important so not only does it need to be high value, but also economical for you, as a business, to buy. So
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What is the yellow dog project in the UK? The yellow dog scheme UK (or yellow dog project) was introduced in 2012 to help owners of dogs who, for whatever reason, need space when walking their dogs. By using a bright yellow ribbon, collar or I need space lead cover, identifiable item seen from a
If you use a car for your dog walking business then you’re going to want to not only keep your dogs as safe as possible whilst travelling but also make sure you’re complying with the law. In the UK the highway code rule 57 states;“When in a vehicle make sure dogs or other animals are
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As dog walkers, we deal with the same basic training issues daily. I wasn’t a dog trainer when I started my dog walking business, so having a basic knowledge of how dogs learn and how I could apply that to the issues dog walking presents would have been helpful. How dogs learn In its simplest
A first aid certificate is a must have for any dog walker, from cut paws to seizures, choking to bee stings, it’s best to be prepared for any eventuality. Courses tend to be primarily information based rather than hands-on which makes them ideal for online learning but there are plenty of in-person courses available too
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Once you’ve filled your dog walking availability you may want to look at adding services to your portfolio in order to generate more income. Two commonly added services that don’t require a licence or any further outlay in terms of training or equipment are cat sitting and overnight dog sitting in their own home. Cat
UPDATE You asked for it, and who are we to ignore you! We now have a simple, editable, printable basic dog walking contract that includes all the key areas including a terms and conditions section at the end, over just 4 pages and available in Google docs for you to use straight away. Use the
What happens during a meet and greet? When you arrange a meet and greet with a potential new client this is your time to see if the dog, and the service you offer, are a good fit. As well as the client assessing you, you should also be assessing them. Which group walk will the
Is it excitement, anxiety or are they commenting on your driving ability? Let’s take a look at how to stop dogs barking in the van. What causes dogs to bark in your vehicle? Excitement Nine times out of ten the barking dogs in your van are just excited. They know where they’re going, they know
