While some are very lucky to be able to accompany their humans to work, not all of us are so lucky. Many of us (including myself) have to wait for them at home for long periods of time. But luckily, dog walkers exist! and they are an excellent alternative that I recommend regardless of whether you live at home or in an apartment, so you can go out for a walk while your Dog Lovers are at work Houston dog training for aggressive dogs.
In addition to being beneficial for your health, it will help you reduce the anxiety of being alone at home, it will allow you to socialize with more dogs, you will be able to play, stretch your legs, and it will reduce the waiting time for your humans. However, finding someone you trust enough to let them into your house and take you outside is not easy. Therefore, if you decide to have a walker, it is good to look for someone trustworthy and with good intentions.
Here I leave you these 6 tips that will help you choose the ideal person to take you for a ride.
- KNOW IT PREVIOUSLY:
Whenever you are going to hire someone, whether an individual or someone who works for a company, make sure you meet them beforehand and do a short interview at your home. This way you can ask him all kinds of questions, clear your doubts and see how he relates to you.
Does he greet you, pet you, or approach you in an appropriate way? The first impression is worth a lot!
- LOOKING FOR A TRUE DOG LOVER:
Your walker must be a person who really loves animals and especially dogs. A good way to know if he is a true Dog Lover is to ask him if he has pets. If so, this will earn you points. Also, ask them to show you photos of them, so you can know what they are like, what condition they are in, how they live and what they look like. - PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT:
Experience is very important! Try to find someone who works as a walker and even better if they have a degree as a veterinarian, trainer or ethologist, this will guarantee that they know how to handle the situation in cases of eventualities on a walk. Remember that no one is exempt from accidents.
It is important that you know what their walking routines are like and how many other dogs you will do the tour with.
Don’t forget to tell him about yourself, how you behave in different situations, whether you are obedient and heed the call.
- ASK FOR REFERENCES:
Ideally you can choose someone recommended by a friend. But if you don’t know anyone, ALWAYS ask for references of their work with other Dog Lovers. If this person works for a company, it will be much easier since he will have the support of a brand.
Look for someone who can guarantee its reliability.
- DO YOU LIVE NEARBY?:
It’s not necessarily a deal breaker, but if your walker is in your neighborhood, it’s a huge plus. From personal experience it is better to have someone who is close by, who knows the neighborhood, the parks in the area and who can easily get to your house.
Many people begin to fail with the schedule due to the distance and the contingencies that may arise during the transfer.
- ESTABLISH A ROUTINE:
If you decided to have a walker and once you find the right person, it’s time to set the rules of the game. This will help you create a routine and help you adjust easily.
Things as simple as establishing pick-up times, payment dates and methods, handling your house keys or asking them to send reports or photos to your humans will help maintain a good relationship with your walker.
So if you found a person who loves dogs, has good reviews, is responsible, is close and made a good connection with you, all you have to do is show him or her where your leash is kept and go for a daily walk with him or her. You will see how fun and beneficial it will be and your Dog Lovers will be happy.