Choosing a dog walker isn’t a decision you’ll want to take lightly. Here are top tips on how to find the best professional New York dog walker.
Start with Google
Look online. With plenty of walkers in the city, you won’t have a problem making up a list of prospective dog walking services.
Ask around
It won’t hurt to ask around as well. Reach out to friends and family as well as to contacts in your neighborhood. These should help you find an excellent professional New York dog walker.
Read the reviews
Check out the reviews of a dog walking service. Are there a lot of happy customers? Identify the general trend in the reviews. Is it positive or negative? That’s going to help you steer clear of bad bets, all while positive reviews point you to the right ones.
Do an interview
You’ll want to meet with the walker face to face. An in-person or video call should do the job. However, seeing how the walker and your pet interact can help you decide whether leaving your dog to that walker is a good idea or not.
List questions
Prepare a list of questions in advance, the BarkPost says. Ask about everything important, from the walker’s credentials and experience to how the walker deals with any problems that may come up during the walk.
Work out a payment schedule
Talk about the payment schedule before anything else. Be sure to check out the company’s cancellation policy too, just in case you need to call off that day’s scheduled walk.
Provide useful information
Don’t forget to inform the walker of any quirks that your dog may have. For instance, does your dog love to chase after birds? Mentioning that detail in advance will make it easy for the walker to avoid possible problems in case they encounter birds during their daily walks. Visit NY Tails for more details.
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