After reading about the 6 dogs in Langley it makes you wonder how you can ever find anyone to care for your pooch as well as you would. The simple answer is, Ask Questions!
It doesn't matter where you find someone, you wouldn't hire a person for a job with out a resume and references so don't hire a dog walker without the same. You also wouldn't hire them unless they were bonded and had insurance, it's important stuff we overlook because 'it's just dog walking'.
Next you need to do some home work. Call the references, make sure they are real people and ask them about their experiences. Wait you're not done! Call the Better Business Bureau and some animal organizations in your area and find out if this person has any reported concerns.
Once you've asked as many questions as you can ask, sit down and have a cup of coffee with your chosen dog walker.
- Does your dog like this person?
- Do they love their job?
- What does a typical day look like?
- How many dogs and where do they walk?
- What would they do if your dog found a porcupine?
- What do they do on the weekend?
- How many animals do they own?
Listen to their answers and ask more questions, then make a very educated decision about if they are right for you and your pooch. From there it's all dogs play!
No comments:
Post a Comment