If you’re just starting up and wondering “What should I name my dog walking business?” you may be thinking that all the best dog walking business names have been taken. (Hairy Poppins might be my personal all-time favourite although caNine to Five comes a close second…) You may want to incorporate your own name, your […]
In most circumstances, a puppy will be able to go with their dog walker from around 6 to 8 months old depending on the type of walk offered and the breed of the dog. As a dog walker, our first concern should be for the dogs in our care. Owners will often ask what age
The average cost of a group dog walk in the UK is around £11 with dog walkers walking an average of 10 dogs per day. So how much do dog walkers earn? These figures equate to a yearly income of around £28.6k before expenses. This is confirmed by several employment websites including Glassdoor whose users
Yes, dogs do get attached to their dog walkers (and we get attached to them too!) How do dogs get attached to dog walkers? Dogs make associations all the time, that’s how they learn. They quickly associate sitting with getting a treat so they enjoy it and do it more often to try and elicit
There are many forms of reactivity in dogs, so what is a reactive dog? A reactive dog is one who ‘reacts’ when faced with a particular trigger that they dislike or are scared of. What does it mean when a dog is reactive? The reaction from the dog is usually what we would term ‘bad’
In a traditional sense, do dog walkers need business cards in 2022? Absolutely not. There are several reliable and more modern ways to give someone your contact information.
Most professional dog walkers, although better informed than an average owner, aren’t dog trainers. Training a behaviour, like recall, takes time and needs consistency from everyone who interacts with the dog. But there are some tips and tricks to manage recall even in a dog you only see once a week. What is recall? Recall
Make no mistake, the UK may have a milder climate than most but when we experience extreme weather very few people are prepared for it. Although it is possible to continue dog walking in extreme weather, there are still a few precautions to take in order to keep yourself and your dogs safe. Wind Should
Owners very rarely time their walks. They usually have a route and a routine, so when they book a professional dog walker, they may not know how long a dog walker walks a dog. So, how long does a dog walker walk a dog? Offering a selection of options and planning your day around your
The bare minimum level of insurance you should have as a dog walker is public liability. Why do dog walkers need insurance? This type of insurance protects you if the dog you’re legally in charge of injures someone or damages something. In fact, it’s wise for owners to have some form of third party liability
