How To Choose the Right Dog Walker
in MetroWest
Choosing a dog walker is an important decision for any family. Your dog’s safety, happiness, and daily routine depend on finding someone who is knowledgeable, caring, trustworthy, and reliable.
If you’re looking for a dog walker in Natick, Wellesley, Dover, Sherborn or the greater MetroWest area, here are several important things to consider before choosing a service.
Training
A love for dogs is important, but professional dog walkers should also understand canine behavior, body language, and safe group management.
References
After meeting or speaking with potential dog walkers, ask them to provide the names and phone numbers of other former and current clients. Be sure to ask about their punctuality, honesty, and reliability.
Reliability
Whats the point in hiring a dog walker to care for your dog, if they call in sick
or don't show up all the time? Ask if the dog walker has an assistant walker
to cover their walks in case they are sick. Also, be sure to get their references and actually speak to their current dog walking clients. They will be able to tell you how reliable he/she is!
Insurance
Many professional dog walkers have an insurance policy in case something happens to your dog while under their care. Find out
if the dog walker has insurance, just in case. Additionally, some cities and towns have ordinances that require dog walkers
to be licensed.
If your locality requires
a license, make sure your dog walker has it.
Small Groups & Safe
Off-Leash Experience
If a dog walker offers
off-leash adventures
or group hikes, it’s important that they understand dog body language and group dynamics. Safe group play requires experience managing different personalities and energy levels.
Special Needs
Some dogs become stressed when they are surrounded by other dogs, have medical or health issues. If your dog has any special circumstances
or issues, ask if the dog walker has ever worked
with another dog with similar issues.
Choosing The Right Dog Walker Matters
The right dog walker becomes an important part of your dog’s routine and overall wellbeing. Taking the time to ask questions and find the right match can make all the difference in your dog’s daily happiness.
At Paws Out Dog Walking, we specialize in small-group off-leash trail adventures for dogs in Natick, Wellesley, Dover, and Sherborn.