by Bob | May 18, 2018 | Better Behavior, Dog Walking, The Two Feet Forward Blog |
As dog walkers we don’t train to change dogs’ behavior for their owners. That’s a trainer’s job. We train for canine safety and to make the job easier and more enjoyable for ourselves. Training means an easier time getting past distractions like squirrels, children,...
by Bob | Mar 15, 2018 | Better Behavior, Dog Walking, The Two Feet Forward Blog |
Few things are more frustrating, and potentially frightening, than a dog who doesn’t come when called. And as all but those of us with the thickest skin have experienced, it can also be a bit embarrassing. You call. Heads turn. The dog runs in the other direction....
by Bob | Dec 19, 2017 | Better Business, Dog Walking, The Two Feet Forward Blog |
We’ve been hearing a lot of concerns about the continued growth of online on-demand dog walking services among our Dog Walking Academy graduates and business consulting clients. These concerns include worries about the physical safety and emotional well being of dogs...
by Bob | Dec 19, 2017 | Better Business, Dog Walking, The Two Feet Forward Blog |
Adapted from The Business of Dog Walking: How To Make a Living Doing What You Love, written by Veronica Boutelle of dogbiz and published by Dogwise. Sometimes size does matter. While it’s always charming to see a Great Dane and a Chihuahua make friends, or a Mastiff...
by Bob | Sep 18, 2017 | Better Behavior, Dog Walking, The Two Feet Forward Blog |
Excerpted and adapted from The Business of Dog Walking: How To Make a Living Doing What You Love Driving is stressful enough these days as it is. Add a dog—or a small group of them—and it’s no surprise that the transportation portion of the workday is no dog walker’s...
by Bob | Aug 18, 2017 | Better Behavior, Dog Walking, The Two Feet Forward Blog |
This article is an edited excerpt from The Business of Dog Walking: How To Make a Living Doing What You Love by Veronica Boutelle Whether you’re walking single dogs or groups, on or off leash, how you manage your charges matters. Walk management is about keeping the...
