Agriculture - Dog Walker
Agriculture - Dog Walker
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Dog walkers take dogs for walks when their owners are not able to do so. Their job may also include feeding the dog. Most dog walkers take several dogs out at the same time. That way they walk more dogs and earn more money. Dog walkers have to carry a supply of plastic bags. This is so they can clear up any dog mess that their dogs produce.
- Feeding the dogs
- Walking the dogs
- Clearing up dog mess on the walk
- Collecting dogs and returning dogs home after they have been walked
- Keeping the dogs safe when they are in your care
- Cleaning and drying the dogs if they are muddy or wet
- Finding out about the dogs by talking to their owners and letting them know of any problems with the dog
Dog walkers have to walk their clients' dogs in all weathers. They spend a lot of time walking so they need comfortable waterproof boots and warm clothes.
There are no set hours for dog walkers. It is usually up to them to arrange their walking times with the dogs' owners. However, many owners want their dogs walked in the middle of the day.
A dog walkers salary is variable, depending on the number of dogs they walk and how long they are walked for.
You don't need any set qualifications to do this work. It's more important to like dogs and to be confident in handling them. You also need plenty of common sense so you can keep yourself and the animals safe.