There is more to a dog walk than a quick bathroom break. A walk to a dog is a major social event. When a dog returns home from a 30-minute walk, he is filled with a variety of new sensations and experiences that add to his social skill-building repertoire.
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If you don’t have time to walk your dog twice a day every day, consider hiring a professional dog walker. Dog walkers first become popular in New York City many years ago. Nowadays, owning a dog and hiring a walker is becoming more of the norm in large parts of NY. But dog walkers are no longer limited to major metropolitan areas. More and more professional dog walkers are operating businesses in the suburbs.
It’s highly recommended to hire dog walkers who are licensed and/or insured. Make sure that you pick a walker who transport dogs in safe, well-ventilated vehicles (if traveling is required), who use humane handling methods (no yanking or leash popping), and who clean up poop left by their canine clientele.
Dog walkers should be willing to meet your dog at your home and should ask for detailed information about his care. They must offer flexibility and a willingness to accommodate your schedule.
Make sure that during outings, your dog is wearing a collar with identification tag and be current on his necessary vaccinations.