People training for Professional Dog Walkers

Alabama Rot, or Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV), is an incredibly rare but potentially fatal disease that poses a serious risk to dogs in the UK. As a professional dog walker, the health and safety of your clients’ pets are paramount. Understanding Alabama Rot and taking proactive measures can significantly reduce the risk of […]

Winter brings frosty mornings, snow-covered landscapes, and icy pavements that can make dog walking a unique challenge. In the UK, unpredictable weather often means a mix of sleet, slush, and freezing rain, requiring extra vigilance. Dogs need regular exercise regardless of the season, but cold temperatures, hidden ice patches, and salty roads necessitate proper preparation.

I once found out I was fired from walking a dog when I pulled up to the house as usual and found a ‘for sale’ sign outside. It had slipped their minds completely to tell me they were moving out of the area, and it hadn’t even occurred to them that I might be upset

My personal journey from dog walker to trainer (and eventually behaviourist) all started with a short, affordable online course that ignited a passion in me and spurred me on to learn more and more. So although these courses won’t teach you everything you need to know, they’re a great way to start learning, testing if

Dog play is based on hunting behaviours so it’s no wonder that it can be tricky for any dog owner or professional dog walker, new or experienced, to try and work out if playtime has suddenly become too rough and if one of them has stopped enjoying it. Luckily for us, there are some reliable

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

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

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

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

Not a professional, but Sally Field (no, not that one) had been volunteering at Millbrook RSPCA centre for 47 years and walked 10 dogs twice a week until recent years when she would instead, come and sit with the dogs for company. Sally passed away at 104 years old. Now I’m not suggesting we professionals