Sometimes it’s obvious when your dog loves their walker, and you get the pleasure of seeing them together having a grand time. Other times, it’s hard to say if your dog walker is doing a great job. Here’s a checklist to help decide whether your dog walker is living up to their full potential:
Signs of a Great Dog Walker
Dog's Behavior: Is your dog relaxed, possibly laying on the ground, when you first get home yet alert and perky after you’ve settled in? This shows that your walker has allowed your dog to burn off energy without over-exerting them.
Water and Snacks: Is your dog’s water bowl clean and reasonably full? Is the snack you may leave for your dog gone?
Communication: Does your dog walker leave notes or send a text or email to let you know how the walk went?
Activity Level: Does your dog walker match the activity level you want for your dog? If your walker runs with your dog, they may expect you to run with them, which may not always be appreciated. The same goes for if your dog walker goes at a pace you think is too slow.
Paw Condition: Do you check your dog’s paws to make sure they’re clean and unhurt? Dirty paws mean a walker isn’t attentive to your pet. Scraped paw pads indicate a dog has been dragged to maintain a pace your walker likes, which your dog may not be able to keep up with.
Incident Reporting: Does your walker tell you if something unpleasant happened? Bad things happen to even the best dogs and dog walkers. If your dog got scuffed up in a fight or if something in your house got broken, your walker needs to tell you. If you’ve ever been surprised by the state of your dog or house after a walk, that walker is not doing a good job.
How Swifto Ensures Top-Quality Dog Walking
At Swifto, we are experts at making dogs and owners happy. We pride ourselves on the rigorous screening process we use to hire our dog walkers. Each walker is carefully selected based on their experience, skills, and passion for animals. Our walkers are trained to provide the highest level of care and attention to your pets.
In addition to our thorough hiring process, our app features make it easier for our walkers to give you a recap of your dog’s latest adventure. It also allows owners to tell us every special detail about their dog and shows the distance their dog walked. These features enable owners to customize their walks and provide feedback about their dog’s needs.
To schedule dog walking services click below. Let Swifto provide your dog with the care and attention they deserve, giving you peace of mind and your dog a delightful walking experience.
