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1. MOST IMPORTANTLY ask your walker what are they going to do with your dog? Might sound strange but it is crucial! What they do on their walks will ultimately change your dog's behaviour.
Do they let him rough house with other dogs and do whatever they want? If your walker allows just any behaviour, your dog is sure to behave like this when he is with you.
It's embarrassing when your dog is overly enthusiastic to meet their, sometimes, fearful or aggressive counterparts (believe me, I know!). Instead, you want him to listen to you rather than put themselves in danger or intimidate others. If your walker has you and your dog's interests at heart, they will have control of the group in a fun and entertaining way which leads the dog to learn that his human is the best thing ever! As a result, he will focus on you rather than other people, dogs or wildlife - bingo!
We are the loopy ones you will see running around, playing hide and seek, or encouraging our dog’s natural foraging tendencies - humans think we are bonkers but the dogs love it and stick by our side, no matter the distraction!
2. Are they fully insured? Ask for their certificate!
All responsible, professional dog walkers will have comprehensive insurance which covers public liability, injury and transportation of your dog. This should be specific to pet services, not a generic public liability insurance. If they have staff, they should also come under their company policy. This policy will also dictate how many dogs that person can walk at one time.
In the past we have walked bigger groups but have seen the benefit of smaller packs - we keep to four dogs plus our resident dogs sometimes join in! This leads to an altogether calmer walk.
We are insured with Pet Business Insurance, a comprehensive cover to put your mind at ease.
3. Are they canine first aid trained? Ask for their certificate!
This is essential should they be faced with an emergency. You want your walker to deal with this situation calmly and correctly. Do they know the most effective procedure for heat stroke? What will they do with an adder bite?
We have completed comprehensive, hands on canine first aid training on an annual basis since we opened in 2013 and feel confident in handling common first aid situations.
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.