Leads, harnesses, crates and more to make dog walking both comfortable and enjoyable for the dogs
In the UK, the law states that a dog must be suitably restrained while in a vehicle to prevent them from causing a distraction to the driver or injury to themselves or a passenger. So when transporting dogs in a car or van, you must ensure that you meet these legal requirements as a minimum. […]
Dog walking is one of the pet business’s oldest and most common services. It also has a bit of a learning curve. Some of that involves realising that not all owners train their dogs not to pull on the lead and that you, a dog walker who sees the dog for one hour maximum a
As a professional dog walker, you might be walking six dogs at a time and those six dogs should produce at least one, if not two or more, poops per dog per walk. So how do you carry all that waste? Thankfully there are several methods available for you to see which works best for
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
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
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
What is the law regarding dog tags in the UK? Here’s the actual wording from the control of dogs order 1992 legislation; 2.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2) below, every dog while in a highway or in a place of public resort shall wear a collar with the name and address of the owner inscribed on
Is it illegal to walk a dog without a name tag? (UK) Read More »
