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If your work schedule keeps you from being home for a much needed dog walk, you may have sought out the services of a dog walker. These professionals, rain or shine walkers, picking up feces as they go, are recognized annually on National Dog Walkers Appreciation Day.
When is National Walking Dog Appreciation Day?
National Walking Dog Appreciation Day is celebrated every year on September 8. Pet Holidays founded by Wag! and launched in 2016.
Why we need to honor dog walkers
“Picking up feces Jason Meltzer, Co-Founder and CEO of Dogs at Wag!The app connects dog owners with professional dog walkers.
“But everyone has a special story about the man who walked the dog across town to release the dog when its owner was having a hard time at work, or the man who watered the plants, fed the fish, and looked after the house while the family was busy. family on vacation.
“Dog walkers go above and beyond the call of duty every day; However, most people don’t know what the job entails. National Walking Dog Appreciation Day gives walkers the long overdue attention they’ve earned. “
Hire a dog walker
When hiring a dog walker, make sure you do a thorough due diligence, starting with an interview:
- Ask about experience and background. How long has this person been a dog walker and has ever taken care of a dog like yours? This is especially important if you have a shy dog or a dog that exhibits behavioral anxiety. Ask for references from previous clients. Call the references and ask about the trustworthiness and reliability of the dog walker.
- Find out if dog walkers are covered. Some dog walkers work part-time (or are your neighbors) and don’t have insurance. Whether to hire them or not is for you to decide. Professional dog walkers should be insured.
- Find out how they handle emergencies. This discussion is especially important for the part of your mind. Ask:
- Do they know where your vet’s office is and can they take your dog there in case of an emergency?
- Do they have a backup to cover them in their personal emergency?
- Have they taken pet first aid courses?
- Find out how busy their schedules are. Walking the dog is a job. Do they pack up all day for a dog walk to the point that they end up shortening the walk just to get to them all? Also, are they so busy that they are preparing to burn out?
Interviewing a dog walker before you hire them is an important step and you won’t regret taking the time to do it. The goal is to find someone you and your dog are happy with because that could be the start of a great long-term relationship for all of you.
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