Ask a dog walker: how to become a dog walker

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Dog walking can be a surprisingly tricky business to break into. I’m sure you’ve often heard the phrase, “The only way to do it, is to do it”. Well, this is especially true when learning how to become a dog walker. It can be frustrating and intimidating to be told this, but it really is the truth.

Though important, no amount of research or planning can fully prepare you to be a dog walker. You need to find a way to get out there and start getting experience before clients will hire you. If you have a good deal of experience caring for your own pets and are familiar with dog behaviors, you already have a head start.

If you have volunteered at an animal shelter or watched a friend’s dog while they were away, even better. A great start for most aspiring dog walkers is to find someone you know well and offer to walk their dog. Offer to do it for free if you have to.

Most people will offer to pay you if it becomes a regular occurrence. This is an ideal trial run, because chances are that you will already have a good relationship with the dog and you’ll be aware of his temperament. This is a great starting point for anyone learning how to become a dog walker.

Ask a Dog Walker: How to Become a Dog Walker

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