Professional Dog Walker
OFO No: 516404
What is a Professional Dog Walker?
A Dog Walker is a person who:
- Walks a dog/s from the dog’s residence and back.
- You can also drive the dogs, in your own car, to other walking locations.
Walking the dog/s keeps them fit and healthy. It also helps dogs socially as they will meet other dogs on the walk. It also provides exercise and friendship for the walker.
It’s a wonderful service for very busy owners who have little time to exercise their pets themselves.
What does a Professional Dog Walker do?
- arrives at dog/s residence on time
- walkins dog/s either from residence or taking dog/s to a nicer place
- cars for and pets dog/s
- grooms if required
- returns dog/s safely
- in an emergency, eg unexpected injury, takes dog/s to the veterinarian
- owner’s might want you to pet-sit
- informs owner’s if there is a problem with their pets
Are you … ?
- a dog lover?
- very responsible?
- patient and kind?
- a walker
- fit and healthy?
- able to lift large dogs into a car if necessary?
- able to deal with difficult or aggressive dogs?
- organised?
- calm under pressure?
How do I become a Professional Dog Walker?
No training is required.
A course in dog or animal behaviour might be an advantage.
- COAPESA
Offers both intermediate and advanced courses in dog training: For example:
COAPE Dogwise Stage One: Introduction to Canine Behaviour and Training Course
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Dog Handler … or … Animal Care Attendant
Is becoming a Professional Dog Walker the right career choice for me?
