Steps To Becoming A Professional In Dog Walking And Dog Day Care Lakewood CO

By Kathleen Perry


The career of being a dog walker is a work less, earn more career, in that you only have to take the dogs out for a walk which is very enjoyable and get paid above the average wage for employees. However, it is a career like any other and education has to be acquired for one to become a professional in the area. The characteristics of a professional in dog walking and dog day care Lakewood CO are outlined below.

Be outgoing. You have to go out there and look for a market for yourself. Use your friends and relatives as assets for your new business. Offer to walk and take care of their dogs when they are not around and let them know of your new career in dog walking. You have to be responsible for taking care of the house items and feeding the dog as required.

Join an agency. It may not be the wisest thing to do, but it is the best way to build your network. An agency will help you get clients more easily since all you have to do is work and get paid. An agency will also provide you with a very crucial quality in business, which is an experience. This will help your career when you decide to go alone.

Being licensed. Most clients will want reliable dog owners and the best way to determine this is by having licenses and certificates that are necessary for this business. Professional dog walkers will acquire all the necessary skills required for dog walking in approved institutions and get the licenses and other documentation required in their profession.

Know your town. Firstly you need to know the laws of your town when it comes to dog walking, if dog walkers are required to have a license then you have to consider it mainly if you are thinking of starting a business of your own. Knowing the layout of your town is also very important, you need to know the dog parks, hideaway spots and back trails for you to be able to move conveniently with your dog friend.

Be friendly to your human clients. Notwithstanding the fact that you will be working with dogs who are great companions, it is essential to establish a human relationship with your clients since they are the ones who will pay you at the end of the day. Your boss, client, and coworkers need to be your best friends for you to succeed in this business.

Pet-friendly. For you to work well with dogs, you must know them, simple. You should be comfortable around them to avoid them getting aggressive when they sense you are not comfortable around them. You must be knowledgeable in all issues involving dogs such as what to do when a dog is in heat, which breeds of dogs are compatible, how to scoop poop and what to do when a dog gets aggressive during a walk. Individual information about the dog also has to be acquired from the dog owner.

Being physically fit. Fitness is also a factor to be considered among the qualities of a professional dog walker. If you find it hard to take a walk with your furry friend during the day, then you should go for exercises after your walk.




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