How to Hire Professional Dog Walkers
If you are busy, as most of us are, you may want to consider hiring a professional dog walker to assist you with walking and exercising your pet. It is best to choose someone who you and your dog are comfortable with. Choose a professional dog walker that has liability insurance as well to protect you in the event of a problem.
- Contact the local veterinarians in your area to see if they can offer you some references for professional dog walkers in your area. Many certified dog walkers will list their services with local veterinarians as a way to find business.
- Check local classified ads to see if anyone has a listing for professional dog walking services offered.
- Compile a list of the professional dog walkers that you have found along with their phone numbers so that you can contact each one individually to find out what their qualifications are.
- Call each one individually to find out what qualifications and training they have. You should also ask if they have liability insurance to cover any damages that may occur while they are performing their dog walking services.
- Ask each dog walker for references from other clients that they currently work for or have worked for in the past.
- Call each reference to find out how well they performed at their position. You want to be sure that you are hiring the best person for the job.
- Decide which candidate is the most qualified for the job. You may want to narrow down your search to a couple of candidates so that you can schedule to meet them face to face. You will be able to tell how well they interact with your dog as well as suit your needs and personality as well.