You want a good dog walker for your dog, so you may find some names from dog parks, your vet or pet supply store. But, how to choose one from among the names? Mostly it’s a tendency to hire anyone who comes forth and creates a good impression. But the person should be such that your dog should like her/him, and not just the one who will slap a leash on and drag the dog around.
Both should Like Each Other
It’s very important that your dog and her/his walker should like each other. You can judge this when you and your dog would meet for the first time, by checking if both become friendly towards each other. Affection towards dogs is a minimum requisite for anyone in a dog-related profession, just as love for plants is a requisite for becoming a gardener. Dogs are very transparent and their joy or distress is immediately seen from their faces and gestures. If on the arrival of her/his walker, the dog looks happy, it means that both are on good terms with each other.
If your dog is rather slow or shy in responding to situations, you should find a walker who won’t push her/him but let her/him go at her/his own pace.
A Dog Trainer is Different than a Dog Walker
For behaviorally problematic dogs, there is a need for a dog trainer than just a dog walker. Some dog walkers are seen to be fancying themselves as dog trainers because they are in the dog walker’s profession since long. Sure, experience matters, but there is much more than just experience and observation, such as scientific methods of behavior modifications, animal learning and canine behavior which doesn’t come only through experience. If the dog walker you have approached is claiming to be a dog trainer, ask for qualifications.
There’s Much More about Dog Walking than Just Holding the Leash
A dog walker cannot just hold the leash and haul your dog on roads.
At WhosYourWalkie.com, a Dog walking and Pet care in Santa Cruz CA, they believe that dogs give them a lot and so, they are committed to offer a fun and easy approach to give back the same joy to their animal friends.
They go beyond typical dog walking – they offer group hikes, specialized daycare service, overnight pet sitting and much more!
They are bonded, insured, licensed and the most importantly, love what they do and do it “full-heartedly”! Pictures in this article are their courtesy.
All in all, find a dog walker whose company will make your dog delighted and content. After all, you want your dog to be happy and healthy, which should be achieved through the dog walker you choose.
