FAQS
Ask Me Anything
DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH RARE OR EXOTIC PETS?
It depends what you mean by rare or exotic! I don't have experience with reptiles or arachnids, but if you're willing to teach me and trust me to be responsible and check back if I'm not sure about something, I'm willing to learn.
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I have extensive experience with horses, farm livestock and traditional domestic pets.
HOW MANY DOGS CAN YOU WALK AT ONCE?
Our local authority has not set any limit on the number of dogs that can be walked simultaneously.
I believe a responsible walker should only ever handle as many dogs as they can control if things go wrong. The size /strength of the dogs, degree of socialisation, recall, temperament, age and health all factor into this. I limit myself to 4 dogs belonging to different clients when on "pack" walks alone. This number may increase if I have a second handler present to assist. I may walk up to 6 dogs belonging to a single client together, subject to assessing the safety of doing so. Note that as all dogs in my care are muzzled during walks, this increases the safety for the handler and dogs in terms of controlling scavenging, accidental injury or pack attacks.
MY PET NEEDS TO GO TO THE VET. WILL YOU TAKE THEM?
"It depends". If an animal requires emergency care whilst under my control, I reserve the right to take them to either their own vet, or the nearest vet depending on the circumstances. The owner agrees to indemnify me against all costs under these circumstances, and I will, of course, contact the owner to communicate the situation as soon as the animal is receiving the emergency care it needs.
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If you want me to take a pet to a pre-arranged appointment, then subject to availability I am happy to assist with this.
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?
Feel free to drop me a query and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.