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
Many dog walkers and pet sitters debate whether to use their van’s surface as additional advertising space with signwriting. It tells everyone who you are but also highlights WHERE you are. But do the benefits outweigh the risks? Should dog walkers have signwriting on their vehicles? Yes, we think so. Let’s take a look at
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With a few plans in place and with the right clients, it’s perfectly possible to be a dog walker around school hours, in fact, most professional dog walkers are at their busiest between 11 am and 2 pm. Can I be a term time only dog walker? Absolutely! The Hours Most clients want their dogs
When you first start up you might want, or need, to use your current vehicle for dog walking and most of the time this will be a car. Plenty of successful, happy dog walkers and their dogs are working daily from their cars. So let’s delve into a common startup question. Do I need a
