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I'm constantly changing my footwear as I'm a dog walker I throw out so many pairs of shoes. And I feel that we are between seasons at the moment. I went out and bought a load of spring pumps the other day hoping that the weather was changing and then it rained again and I've had to go back to my...

Thanks for advice. Yes they are a little overweight. But very much loved and they have 2 meals a day, they don't overfeed them. Don't have treats. I guess I should just stick with the owners exercise schedule and play it by ear. Judging it by their behaviour and see if I think they need more

I just wondered if anyone had any experience with older labradors. I have had 2 arrive today for dog sitting. The owner told me that they generally have 3 15 minute walks a day. This seems very short. Although I have taken them for 2 of those already and they are now fast asleep. Do you think I...

Im a dog walker, so I am exhausted daily. Sometimes can walk up to 6 hours. I have been wondering though whether the ones I am dog sitting are getting enough (as I do that as well). Because I walk so much, i sometimes feel I should be walking them more. Today I have a Labrador staying and I took...

I agree with the comments, it is long for a puppy to be left alone without anyone coming in to check on them. I am a dog sitter/walker and I have looked after a puppy (cockapoo - Millie) since 9 weeks old :) Like you the owner has a full time job. At the beginning I was coming in twice a day. As...

I don't personally but some of the dogs that I walk have cats. I've been told that they tolerate each other :) Though they go nuts when they see cats outside. Maybe it is possible for them to get used to another animal in the right circumstances.

When he said he was causing havoc when he was left in the garden, breaking things/chewing. I said 'couldn't you put him in the house'. He said he couldn't because it was his parents house and that he has had previous dogs of this breed that have all lived outside and he's the only one that's...

I am a dog walker/sitter and it's such a rewarding job. I love it and all of my dogs and you get to see a bit of the world as well, in the daylight hours :)

All dogs are different I guess but my cavachon really hates puppies. I am a dog sitter, so I introduce them to him on occasions. Luckily he lives in a separate flat with my mum. I was actually having this discussion with my dad today and he said he thought he would get used to it. But for me, I...

Thanks for your advice. I don't want to be too specific as I don't want to upset anyone. He's a golden retriever. I have had the offer to look after him instead of kennels before now but he always asks me a few days before. As the owner runs a business and never seems to know what he's doing...

I am a dog walker and I have a dog that sleeps outside in a crate. I had reservations when I started walking him. But the owner has only recently had the cage built. He used to have use of the whole front garden. I picked the dog up from kennels today, was told to walk him and lock him in his...

 I've got a 6 month old cavachon staying with me tonight, crated. She's been barking and crying tonight horrible to hear. Its different when its not your own. I'm a dog sitter and obviously have to follow the routine that the owners have set. The owner told me she barks for 10 minutes which she...

Thank you. A lot of points to digest there. 

Been a few months since I started this topic but she is still slightly wild when out for a walk. And she gets so overexcited when I come to pick her up. Takes me ages to get her lead on. I think cockapoos are a bouncy breed in general but none of the other ones I have are as crazy as she is. She...

What a cute puppy. It breaks my heart to hear stories like that, can't bare it :( I'm a dog sitter and have looked after 1 rescue dog for a brief period. What I found was that she was a lot more nervy and defensive than the other dogs I've had. I just can't stand how anyone could hurt a dog...

Dont be worried about her seeming nervous and shy at this stage. After all she is only a few weeks old and she is just adjusting to life.  From experience I think it can be good sometimes to get a puppy that seems less confident to start with. Our first family dog was a Westie. I wanted the...

Is it usual for a puppy to fracture its paw, when its not able to leave the house yet? Presumably hes just been walking around the living room carpet. Unless he was playing with the other puppy and one fell on him? Don't know. It wasnt fractured when he waa born?  Have you seen the puppy...

What are your views on walking in hot weather? Im a dog walker. Nobody has cancelled. I took 2 dogs out for 2 hours today. We stopped a lot more for water, shade, refreshments. I have messaged one dog owner im supposed to be walking tomorrow to see if she still wants me to take him.  Also does...

No i dont have that written in the contract. Maybe that is a question i should ask.  I read in some guidelines that its 4 hours for adult dogs and no more than 2 hours for puppies. 

Ah bless. Its a shame you havent had a good experience. Strange how its happened all of a sudden when he was ok at first. I think that particular breed is the most unpredictable. May upset people for saying that.  I walk a staff. Shes very friendly to me. Very calm around noise. Other dogs...