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As a professional dog walker in the UK, you’ve always prided yourself on providing top-notch care for your furry clients. However, recent changes in dog walking licence requirements across various regions are shaking up the industry. While the UK doesn’t have nationwide regulations for dog walking businesses, a growing number of local councils are implementing […]

The COVID-19 pandemic’s lockdown periods sparked a surge in pet adoption across Britain, with many households welcoming dogs into their homes as a source of comfort during isolation. However, as normalcy returned and people headed back to their workplaces, a new challenge emerged: ensuring their pets received adequate exercise and attention during working hours. This

Recently, changes have been announced for Banstead Commons, which will directly impact dog walking services in the area. If you’re a professional in the field, here’s what you need to know and how you can adapt. The New Regulations Starting April 2025, professional dog walkers who wish to use Banstead Commons will be required to

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

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