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 […]
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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
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We all worried that with working from home becoming the norm after 2020 we might see a reduction in people needing their dogs walking but in reality, we’ve never been busier. Let’s take a look at the reasons people choose to hire a professional dog walker and how you can use that knowledge in your
Why do people choose to use dog walkers? (and how to use the answers in your marketing) Read More »
It’s possible to start with less (we even wrote an article on how to start with nothing) but if I were starting a new dog walking business today then these are my top 5 items that I would classify as essential to get before starting. Poo Bags Just the same way you have a favourite
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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
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Let’s not beat around the bush, walking 6 dogs offlead is hard work. To ensure all 6 (or 5,4,3 etc.) are paying attention to you, not bothering anyone else, have all the poos picked up and make it back to the van in one piece is no mean feat. Add a ‘roller’ into the mix
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Between puppy pop-ins for clients with a new addition to their family, and full blown adult 1 hour group walks, is that awkward stage where a puppy probably shouldn’t be doing a full hour of walking but still needs to get out and have more than a pop-in. Solo walks are always an option but
We’ve all seen them by now. Gloriously waterproof on the outside, fluffy and warm on the inside and in a multitude of colours to match your van, shoes or dog 😉 But, are dry robes any good for dog walking? Isn’t it too ‘flappy’? Talking to the pro dog walkers who have tried, it turns
Depending on the size of your client base, Christmas gifts can be quite an expense. So are they worth doing? Should you give gifts to clients at Christmas? And what are some of the best ideas out there for pro dog walkers? Let’s take a look. Are Christmas Gifts to Clients worth doing? What do
Do you need it to be successful? Should you wear it to be identified? What are the downsides to branded, printed or embroidered workwear, t shirts and apparel? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons. Pros of Branded Workwear Professionalism Like it or not, we’re all judged by how we look and wearing
