Dog Walkers

poohzee

Hi

I am needing to get a dog walker for one day a week when I am out at work - could you tell me what I should be looking for? Also someone mentioned something about insurance...do they need this?
Thanks

Kimberley

I think they mean't to ensure that you have contents insurance in case you come home one day and find your home empty and you couldn't claim because they had a key and permission to enter

gettingready

Not only that - also dog walker should be insured.....

http://www.petbusinessinsurance.co.uk/dog_walker_business_insurance.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

cjmumto2

Most dog walkers should be insured and crb checked you want them crb checked as they have keys to your house and the insurance covers the walker breaking a valuable item in your home, or if the dog runs across the rd and causes an accident.

Getting a recommendation is good and I think you need to get on with the person. Also be specific about what you want and what you are getting. Ie is your dog being walked for a full hour or spending half the time in the car doing pick ups etc. I have been hired to walk for 30 mins and then just sit with the dogs in the house for a further 30mins just to keep them company.

Good Luck