A Dog Walker assists pet owners by providing their dogs with adequate exercise, primarily in the form of outdoor walks. A Dog Walker’s main duties include transporting dogs to and from their homes, ensuring they have plenty of fresh water and recording information about the route and duration of the walk to relay to the pet’s owner.
Un Dog Walker dovrebbe essere in grado di svolgere vari doveri e responsabilità. Di seguito sono riportati alcuni doveri e responsabilità che un Dog Walker dovrebbe essere in grado di eseguire:
- Consulting with new clients prior to walking their dogs
- Scheduling walks with clients
- Transporting dogs to and from the walking route
- Cleaning up after dogs during the walk
- Ensuring each pet has enough food and water
- Taking steps to maintain safety during walks
Un Dog Walker competitivo avrà determinate competenze e qualifiche, tra cui:
- Basic understanding of canine behavior and care
- Ability to safely handle and control dogs of various breeds, sizes and temperaments
- Familiarity with basic obedience commands and leash manners
- Physical stamina
- Problem-solving skills
- Patience