Dog Walker a great profession for anyone with a love of animals and the outdoor life

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Dog walker as a way in our humble opinion seems like the perfect choice for those among us who like us are dog lovers with an affinity for the outdoor life and simply adore getting out in the fresh air at any opportunity come rain or shine in ant season of the year.

When you really consider what a career as a dog walker/carer/sitter offers the free spirited of all age groups it is quite staggering, it calls for very little skill if you have been around and owned dogs or must pets for much of your life then you already possess almost all the skills needed, whatever else you need to know can be learned quick smart.

The basic skill of actually walking dogs has been done for thousands of years, the remuneration can be quite lucrative especially if you want to consider setting up your own dog walker business. For more information on how to start a dog walking business read the excellent advice on this site

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Walking a dog as a guide we suggest you start with 30 minute walks brisk when possible, minimum five times per week. Some dogs will need more It depends on the dog – there are some breeds for whom once a day walks are enough, but some others, especially high-energy ones, require more walks each day. But as a general rule, it is recommended that a dog walker walks a dog at least 15 minutes, twice a day. See (www.dogingtonpost.com)

The dogs should always be on its lead in public areas, unless it's in a no lead area.
Controlling your dog in public See (www.gov.uk/control-dog-public)

You should always closely supervise any dog when children are around.
Children & Dogs See (yourdogsfriend.org)

A dog walker must always have a means of collecting the dog’s poop, a plastic bag or scoop is fine.
See (www.gov.uk/control-dog-public/dog-fouling)

A dog walker should make sure the dog be be easily identified.
See (www.gov.uk/get-your-dog-microchipped)

You may want to suggest the owner has the dog desexed.
See (www.caninejournal.com)