Bug in a Rug Dog Walking and Pet Care

As a dog walker that works 1:1 or only does group leashed walks with dogs from the same family, I will NEVER take your dog to a dog park or off leash park. Here are some reasons why:➡️Many of my clients require individualized training and leashed walks due to experiences they have had in the past. ➡️While I can bring well- trained dogs with good recall to a dog park, I cannot predict the dogs (and their level of training) they will meet at that park. ➡️I can also not predict the owners and how they would react should an interaction turn negative or aggressive at the park. I believe it is my biggest responsibility to make sure the dogs in my care have the best, most personalized experience possible. Given that I walk and care for some dogs with specialized needs I will always be sensitive to those needs and making sure that I minimize environments or encounters that will make them fearful or uncomfortable. It is more important for me to be their safe place, so I always err on the side of caution. I do believe that an off leash experience can be wonderful for the right types of dogs that enjoy the freedom and socialization involved. But given the risks, it won’t be a part of my professional dog walking life. Do you use off leash parks? Why or why not? Let me know in the comments! Happy Walking! ❤️🐾#yycdogsofinstagram #yycdogwalkers #yycoffleash #yycnwcalgary #yycsmallbiz #dogsafetytips #tuscany #royaloak #silversprings #rockyridge #valleyridge

If there’s one thing that I really have experience in, it’s making parents of both human babies and fur babies feel reassured when they are apart. Here are three simple ways you can help your clients feel more connected to their pets while they are away.✅Let them know about their day. Did you play in the backyard? Go for a fun walk? Did they have lots of cuddles? Your clients want to know!✅Add action pictures! Being able to see their pup and picture what they are doing during the day goes a long way in easing any anxiety. Plus, they get to see their dog having fun and they will LOVE that for them. ✅Make sure you take a picture of their pup sleeping at the end of the day. For some reason, it really helps ease their minds to see their pup resting well after a fun day. All my clients have thanked me for pictures especially these types of pictures. There you go! Give it a try with your next dog sitting clients and let me know how it goes! Happy Dogsitting! ❤️🐾#yycpetsitter #nwcalgary #yycdoglovers #yycdogsofinstagram #yycsmallbiz #yycnw #yycdogwalkers #tuscany #royaloak #silversprings #rockyridge #valleyridge

What did I miss? I can do another one of these with more tips! Feel free to share your best summer dog walking tips in the comments! ❤️🐾#yycdogsofinstagram #yycsmallbusiness #yycdogwalkers #yycdogsafety #yycnw #yycnwcalgary #yycsummer #yycdoglovers #tuscany #royaloak #valleyridge #rockyridge #silversprings

The weather is BEAUTIFUL. Perfect time to learn how to walk your big dog! If you need more tips and tricks, please contact me. I have a soft spot for giant dogs. Happy walking! ❤️🐾. #calgarydogsofinstagram #calgarydogwalkers #yyctuscany #yycdogsofinstagram #yycdogwalkers #nwcalgary #bigdoglittledog #leashtips #yycoutdoors #yycsmallbusinessowners #yycsmallbiz

I have said it before and will say it again. Working with dogs in a very visible way REQUIRES you be a good and considerate neighbour. I’ve gotten referrals from neighbours out and about doing their yard work because they were impressed with the respect I showed them and their property. A little respect goes a long way! Happy walking! 🐾#yycdogs #yycdogsofinstagram #yycgoodneighbor #yycdogwalkers #yycdogwalker #yycoutdoors #yyctuscany #yycsmallbiz #yycsmallbusinessowners #yycdoglife #nwcalgary #nwcalgarydogsitter #nwcalgarydogwalker #silversprings #royaloak #rockyridge

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