Are you living in a small appartment with your dog? Sometimes, this is the only way to afford a place to stay in big citys like New York. Still, your pet needs a lot of activity and because you can't offer him a large patch of land to run around freely, you have to walk him. Unfortunatly, most of us lead a very busy life. We have to attend meetings, we got our friends and social life. A dog puts on an additional strain. But: We decided to be responsible for our friend. That is why we have to walk him, to keep him healthy and happy. The best solution to this dilemma is a dog walker. Sure, you have to pay them good money, but in the end, it is only fair to your dog to get enough fresh air. If oyu have already decided to bite the bullet, here are a couple of tips to help you choose the right service.
Do you like it personal?
It is always advisable to think about the kind of service you'd like. If you know king of queens, there is holly, a nice and friendly girl from the neighbourhood walking dogs. Over the time of the show, a relationship between the heffernans and Holly develops. This is something that can be very nice. It's an advantage over big, anonymous dog walking companies. They do have the advantage of offering security – you know what you will get!
Do interviews!
If you want to go the personal route, conduct personal interviews. This will help you get to know the person better. Try to feel her/him, probe his or her mind a little to find out the dog walkers trustworthiness. Does he have a reference? Can he handle your dog? Does he walk him in groups or alone? While group walks are cheaper, they are no option, if your dog is kinda „complicated“!
About trust...
You are entrusting your new walker with your dog. This is already a huge step. But you have to trust more. In order to make this whole endeavour work, you need to give your dog walker a spare appartment key, to access your pet while you are away or at work. Some people worry about this. You can still set up a small IP Webcam, to monitor the situation at home – even from the workplace (make sure your boss allows it!). This does not build trust, but eases your mind.
Additional tips
Prepare a list of places your dog likes to go. Dog parks are nice most of the time. Do not fear to let your new dog walker make the decision. He propably has a lot experience to offer. That's also the reason why you should not fear letting your doggie go. Relax. Everything will be fine. If you did your job in the selecting the right person, you have nothing to worry – he will be in good, caring hands.
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