Do they have references from previous or current clients?
Most dog walkers will be able to provide written references from their clients. Those who can provide the contact details for some of their best clients are even better. This way, you can talk directly to the clients and find out exactly how competent the dog walker is and if they have ever had any problems in the past. Do they have a police CRB check? It is vitally important in today’s society to hire trustworthy people. However there is no guaranteed way to know if a particular person can be trusted with your dog and possibly the keys to your house. A valid up-to-date CRB certificate is a good start however but make sure it is for the person that will actually be walking your dog and not just for the owner of the company you use. What do they charge for walking your dog? You should ask for quotes or a full price list before agreeing to anything so that you know how much the service will cost for the duration. This is because some dog walkers charge more if you have multiple dogs whil
