It's a question a lot of dog owners ask themselves, usually after a long day at work when they've come home to a chewed cushion or a dog bouncing off the walls. Here are some of the signs that a regular dog walker might make a genuine difference. They're home alone for long stretches Most dogs struggle with more than four hours alone. Beyond that boredom and separation anxiety can start to show in all sorts of ways — destructive behaviour, excessive barking, toileting indoors or just a dog...

Handing your keys to someone and trusting them with your dog is a big deal. Most people know they want someone reliable and good with dogs but beyond that it can be hard to know what you're actually looking for. Here's what I'd check if I was on the other side of this decision. Insurance — non negotiable Any professional dog walker should have public liability insurance that covers them while walking your dog. Ask to see it. Not because you expect anything to go wrong but because someone who...

I get asked about this more than you'd think. Someone finds out what I do for a living, usually when I mention I'm heading out at 8am with a van full of dogs, and the conversation always goes the same way. That sounds amazing. How do you actually do that? So here's an honest answer based on six years of actually doing it. It's a proper business, not a hobby with a lead The biggest misconception people have is that dog walking is something you fall into casually. You take a few dogs out,...