Saturday, October 26, 2013

Choosing The Right Dog Walking Cambridge Services

By Rachael Gutierrez


Owning a pet is a big responsibility. However even the most avid pet lovers are not always there to look after their animals. Therefore if you want someone to make sure your dogs get exercise when you are not there then you need to look for dog walking Cambridge handlers.

The difficulty comes in who to choose. You are trusting someone with an animal that is often part of the family. Therefore you want to make sure that your dog is with someone who is worthy of that trust, who understands their responsibilities and has the right training to do the job.

For a start if someone is not a professional then there is a limit to what they can do. They may be able to physically walk the dog but an amateur may not be able to spot when an animal is feeling anxious. Some less experienced people may have trouble controlling the larger breeds as they can be very energetic.

Therefore it is best to go with someone professional. If they have been looking after animals for a long time then they will be more aware of how to take care of them and will be more ready to deal with any difficult situations. For example a handler will know which dogs are shy and may not want to be outside for too long and others that will want to run around and chase about.

As with first aid for humans there are courses available for people to learn. If a handler is committed to their work then they ought to be willing to do this training. Furthermore it is something that can be an extra way of marketing their services to potential clients who are looking for the best people to look after their pets.

It is also worth finding out if the handler has any form of first aid training. They do not necessarily need to be a qualified vet but it helps if they know what to do if an animal gets injured. There are a number of courses available where they can learn. This is also in the best interest of the handler as they are more likely to get work if they can show they have relevant training.

A handler should also ask the right questions. They will ask about what a dog likes or dislikes as well as routes in the local area that are suited to the animal. A smaller breed is likely to only need a brief stroll around while a larger breed is more likely to want to run around a lot and take a bit longer to burn off their energy. Ideally they will also know a good local area where they can walk without having to transport the animal in a crate as some can react badly to being in a tight space.

There are a number of ways to find people who offer dog walking Cambridge services. Some people may advertise in newsagents or in newspapers. Some may work on behalf of agencies. Look online to see what is available in your local area and who is best suited to your needs.




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