“Here at Finchleydogwalker, I have been asked many questions over the years, but recently I was asked: “why should I pay you to walk my dog when I could use someone who just wants to borrow a dog for a while”?” Here at Finchleydogwalker, I have been asked many questions over the years, but recently I was asked: “why should I pay you to walk my dog when I could use someone who just wants to borrow a dog for a while”?
I’ve noticed that websites are springing up that, for a subscription fee, purport to put dog owners in touch with people who don’t own a dog but would like to have the company of a dog for an hour or so. On the face of it, this seems like a reasonable idea, but, like anything which seems like a good idea at the time,’ it may have its drawbacks.’I’ve noticed that websites are springing up that, for a subscription fee, purport to put dog owners in touch with people who don’t own a dog but would like to have the company of a dog for an hour or so. On the face of it, this seems like a reasonable idea, but, like anything which seems like a good idea at the time,’ it may have its drawbacks.
What are their motives for Dog walking?
You need to ask why that person wants to spend time with a stranger’s Dog and their experience with dogs. It surprises the number of people who want to ‘have a go’ – to use someone else’s beloved pooch as an experiment to see if they get on with dogs or, more worryingly, if their young children would get on with a dog. I don’t know about you, but I can see all kinds of trouble in this. In my case, years of experience have taught me much about dogs’ needs, how they react around strangers, other dogs, or wildlife, and most importantly, what to do if a dog gets into a fight or flight situation. Can you be sure that the stranger you meet on the internet has the same knowledge and experience, or are they clueless about what to do if your Dog doesn’t behave as they expect or is reactive?
And, I know I’m being a bit cynical here, but can you be sure the person who wants to look after your Dog has told the truth about themselves in their initial application? Online profiles are accessible to makeup, and online verifications are not foolproof.
Safety is Paramount.
There could be several different people who want to borrow your Dog for several other reasons. Still, it may be difficult for your Dog to acclimatise to all these different people and situations. At least with a professional dog walking/caring service like Finchley Dog Walker, you know exactly what you’re getting.
Derek Chambers of Finchley Dog Walker has been
- Established in 2011
- Have free access to VetFone
- Have Enhanced DBS
- Fully insured via Pet Protectivity
- I am trained in first aid – for people as well as dogs.
- I recently did a DogWise course on dog law
- Places contact numbers on dogs
- On Facebook (also personal profile)
- Happy to provide the contact no and address
And more importantly, my only motive is to care for your Dog as well as I care for my own (I own a Collie and a Speagle)
Here at Finchley Dog Walker, we offer bespoke Dog walking, including One-to-one dog walking and multiple dog household walks in Finchley with basic obedience. We are also pleased to say we have the full Backup and support of Tip Top Dog School.
““Derek is a rare breed and more than just a dog walker – a uniquely dedicated pet carer with dedication and commitment.”““Derek is a rare breed and more than just a dog walker – a uniquely dedicated pet carer with dedication and commitment.”