Surprisingly the answer is yes, but with some very strict guidelines including the fact that the money from all your self-employment income streams must not exceed £1000 per year before expenses. Let’s look at the details. What is the £1000 trading allowance? In the UK we have something in our tax system called a trading […]
Can I board dogs without a licence (and what’s the £1000 allowance)? Read More »
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
The best short courses for professional dog walkers and wanna-be trainers (2024) Read More »
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
So now that you’ve checked out the pros and cons of having signwriting, your next question is probably if it will affect your insurance premiums. Signwriting is a modification that you need to tell your insurance company about, however, some types of temporary signwriting are not classed as a modification. What is classed as signwriting?
It’s that time of year and no, it’s certainly not dry January! We’re back to work after our Christmas breaks and we’ve returned to mild but wet, wet, and even wetter weather across much of the UK. So let’s take a look at how best to keep those dogs dry and comfortable on the journey
Our 2024 top picks for drying coats for pro dog walkers Read More »
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
This pro dog walker got banned! (How to walk dogs responsibly) Read More »
The concern is that if a client’s dog wears a GPS tracker, can the client see not only where their dog has been, but also each stop you made to collect and drop off any other dogs on your group walk that day. Let’s take a look and see if you’re right to be concerned.
Do dog trackers create privacy issues? (GDPR and Security) Read More »
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
How to walk a muzzled dog (Tips for Pro Dog Walkers) Read More »
As more and more pet owners entrust their beloved dogs to the care of professional walkers, the demand for transparency, accountability, and enhanced safety practices is on the rise, especially if you happen to walk an XL Bully or other banned breed in the UK. In response to this, an innovative tool has made its
As pro dog walkers we’re used to being asked ‘are they all yours’ and ‘you’ve got your hands full’ but from time to time we also get asked some downright bizarre questions from both the general public and clients. What do you do if it’s raining? Yes, professional dog walkers do walk dogs in the
Do dog walkers walk in the rain? (and other bizarre questions) Read More »
