It’s understandable to be concerned about your own safety as a professional dog walker, however, attacks on dog walkers are very rare in the UK. But if you did want to carry some form of protection, what’s legal? Let’s take a look at what you can and can’t do in the UK. Pepper Spray In […]
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If you’ve got a chewer you’re best bet is taking off their lead and popping them in an empty crate. It feels mean but it’s the safest option if you think they might chew a towel, vet bedding or any other crate bottom liner you might use.
Being a single breed dog walker has its advantages. Specializing in one breed allows you to develop a deep understanding of their unique needs and behaviours. This expertise enables you to provide tailored and exceptional service to owners seeking specialized care. But there are pros and cons to specialising, so consider them carefully to see
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You’ve read mixed reviews, right? So I’ve had my mud daddy for five years now and it’s still going strong without any replacement parts. Now admittedly it didn’t see much use in the first half of 2020 but it more than made up for it in the last half when we all went back to
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It may surprise you, but there isn’t a specific law in the UK that states you must walk your dog. However, the 2006 animal welfare act does state that the person responsible for the dog must ensure that the dog is protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease and be able to exhibit normal behaviour
It’s tempting, especially when you’re building a new business, to use discounts to gain customers. Whilst using discounts in specific scenarios is a benefit, we’re going to look at why you shouldn’t offer them automatically for the easy win. Reasons to offer a discount to dog walking clients Gaining dog walking clients This will be
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There’s nothing more satisfying than watching a group of furry friends wagging their tails and barking with excitement as they wait for you to take them out for their daily walk. However, I must admit that there are a few things I wish I had known before diving into this doggy-loving world. So, let me
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Just like parents and their children (*), you will eventually have your favourite dogs (and owners) as you build your client base. Unfortunately, someone will always be bottom of your list, whether it’s a client who never pays on time or a dog who always pees in your van, there will come a time when
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It’s a common occurrence that as soon as an owner takes on a rescue dog they also book a dog walker. In fact, sometimes this can be mandatory as part of their adoption agreement (due to the owners working hours and the length of time that the dog will be left alone) Let’s take a
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We’ve done the hard work so you don’t have to and collected the best professional dog walker resources from around the entire internet. These websites are hand picked by me, a professional dog walker, trainer and canine behaviourist, and they include all the things I wish I knew existed when I first started up in
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