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
We’ve all been there. They just won’t leave that other dog, or you, alone for a moment and as amusing as it was to start with, a dog that just won’t stop humping isn’t funny anymore and it’s spoiling your group walk. Let’s look at why they do it and, more importantly, how to stop
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…is a question you’ll often see online. So for owners and potential clients who found this article, let me explain, and for the pro dog walkers reading this, bookmark and feel free to share 🙂 How many hours per day can a dog walker walk? We in the Uk typically expect the working day to
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
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