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Showing posts with label dog walkers san francisco. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dog walkers san francisco. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Voting is now open, cast your vote for Best Dog Walker! I appreciate it.
I'm thrilled to be nominated for the Best Dog Walker by SF Gate's BayList! Voting begins Monday, March 29th, and runs through Friday, May 28th.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Great news!
All About Paws Dog Walking nominated for best dog walker in San Francisco by SFGate BayList! Stay tuned for details on how you can vote!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Dog Walking In Golden Gate National Recreation Area
We are lucky in The Bay Area with these amazing places to walk dogs.
http://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/pets.htm
Areas Open For On Leash or Voice Control Dog Walking
http://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/pets.htm
Areas Open For On Leash or Voice Control Dog Walking
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Dogwalker in action!
This is pic of Ralphie & I. Ralphie has to be on-leash for awhile because she had surgery on a shoulder but she still is getting out!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Dublin Dog Collars - A must for beach wear!
www.dublindog.com
I'm in love with these dog collars. They are waterproof, time tested at the beach everyday and Chico and I have yet to destroy one. If you have an active salt water loving dog like mine, check out one of these collars. www.dublindog.com
I'm in love with these dog collars. They are waterproof, time tested at the beach everyday and Chico and I have yet to destroy one. If you have an active salt water loving dog like mine, check out one of these collars. www.dublindog.com
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
DOG WALKERS: VOLUNTEER TO WALK DOGS AT ANIMAL SHELTERS
http://www.charityguide.org/volunteer/fewhours/dog-walkers.htm
by Ann Mason
Volunteering as a dog walker at your local animal shelter or humane society is a meaningful way to make a difference in the lives of homeless dogs in your community.
Dogs in animal shelters are confined to cages. The isolation and restricted activity can cause health and behavior problems that affect the dogs' quality of life and chances for adoption.
Volunteer dog walkers provide the daily exercise, affection and socialization that confined dogs need to stay healthy, happy and adoptable so that they can one day go home to a family that will care for them in ways their original owners did not.
Animal shelters and humane societies rely on the help of volunteers to operate; dog walking is one of the most flexible ways to help. Most shelters allow volunteer dog walkers, who have completed an orientation, to simply drop-in during regular business hours to walk and play with the dogs.
If you are an animal lover interested in brightening the day of a lonely dog that needs a little attention and exercise -- and if you need maximum flexibility with your volunteering -- walking dogs may be for you!
* Find your local animal shelter by entering your zip code at Pets 911 or Petfinder.
* Contact the closest animal shelter to inquire about dog walking opportunities. Complete any necessary paperwork, orientation and training required by the shelter before you begin volunteering with the dogs.
* Encourage friends and co-workers to join you as a volunteer dog-walker, and remind people considering getting a dog that your local animal shelter has many adoptable animals eager to find new homes.
To learn more about health and welfare issues facing dogs and other pets in animal shelters, contact the Humane Society or The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Even In Recession, Dog Walkers' Hands Are Full
by Josie Holtzman NPR All Things Considered
Looking for a job with no dress code, no cubicle and no office politics? One that, despite a tough economy, still has a lot of pup — uh, pep? The clientele can be a handful, but it's nothing a few treats and a long walk can't satisfy.
It's 10 a.m. in downtown New York and Casey Butcher is ready for work, but he's forgotten his paper. A lot of New Yorkers start the day with the morning paper. For Butcher, though, the newspaper serves a whole different purpose.
He's in the dog-walking business, and his first client of the day is a French bulldog puppy named Mochi who is about to take care of his own business.
"A lot of dog walkers invest in the blue poop bags, but I try to use an AM New York when I can," Butcher says. "I'm a little aware of my carbon footprint — I can go through, like, 20 bags a day."
Butcher works for a company called Club Pet NYC. It's not the most glamorous way start to a day, but even in this economy, poop pays. How much does it pay? That can be a little controversial.
An article in a 2004 issue of the New York Daily News asked people how much they made. A dog walker named Sammy Swale reported about $50,000, prompting some dismayed online responses such as, "I went to grad school for five years for a Ph.D. and I still make less than the dog walker!" Another reader replied, "The dog walker is lying, we make much more than that!"
Butcher agrees, although he won't say how much he makes. "I have a friend who's making $100,000, and that's with the company taking half. So he brings in about $200,000 a year just walking dogs." That would be a pretty good income even with Manhattan's high cost of living.
But not just anyone is cut out for this line of work. According to the walkers, it's a lot harder than it looks. First, there's the physical toll. Sherman Ewing, the guy who started Club Pet NYC, says his foot grew a size and a half in his first year from walking about 10 miles a day.
Then there are the logistics. Like the keys to 200 apartments.
"What is amazing is I can tell if any are missing just from the sheer weight of it," says Eric Hahn, who has worked for Ewing for the past seven years and considers himself somewhat of an expert walker.
Even so, walking five dogs at a combined weight of 350 pounds can be a little tricky.
"There is a method. People see you with a bunch of dogs and they think it's just random," Hahn says. He explains his system this way: "Whoever is full and has not been emptied yet is on the outside of you — it's a matter of rotation. I need to keep track of who's empty and full because if a dog's about to go and you go into a lobby ... ."
But what makes dog walking truly challenging is that you have to be good with both dogs and people.
"I have people where their kids call me Uncle Eric," Hahn says. "I've had dinner with my clients. It's not like I'm the help, necessarily; it's more like [an] extended member of the family."
The people at Club Pet NYC won't call dog-walking recession-proof. But it certainly will never require a government bailout or a stimulus package. Unlike the banking industry, dog walkers can always count on a high rate of deposit.
Link to story and audible on NPR
Looking for a job with no dress code, no cubicle and no office politics? One that, despite a tough economy, still has a lot of pup — uh, pep? The clientele can be a handful, but it's nothing a few treats and a long walk can't satisfy.
It's 10 a.m. in downtown New York and Casey Butcher is ready for work, but he's forgotten his paper. A lot of New Yorkers start the day with the morning paper. For Butcher, though, the newspaper serves a whole different purpose.
He's in the dog-walking business, and his first client of the day is a French bulldog puppy named Mochi who is about to take care of his own business.
"A lot of dog walkers invest in the blue poop bags, but I try to use an AM New York when I can," Butcher says. "I'm a little aware of my carbon footprint — I can go through, like, 20 bags a day."
Butcher works for a company called Club Pet NYC. It's not the most glamorous way start to a day, but even in this economy, poop pays. How much does it pay? That can be a little controversial.
An article in a 2004 issue of the New York Daily News asked people how much they made. A dog walker named Sammy Swale reported about $50,000, prompting some dismayed online responses such as, "I went to grad school for five years for a Ph.D. and I still make less than the dog walker!" Another reader replied, "The dog walker is lying, we make much more than that!"
Butcher agrees, although he won't say how much he makes. "I have a friend who's making $100,000, and that's with the company taking half. So he brings in about $200,000 a year just walking dogs." That would be a pretty good income even with Manhattan's high cost of living.
But not just anyone is cut out for this line of work. According to the walkers, it's a lot harder than it looks. First, there's the physical toll. Sherman Ewing, the guy who started Club Pet NYC, says his foot grew a size and a half in his first year from walking about 10 miles a day.
Then there are the logistics. Like the keys to 200 apartments.
"What is amazing is I can tell if any are missing just from the sheer weight of it," says Eric Hahn, who has worked for Ewing for the past seven years and considers himself somewhat of an expert walker.
Even so, walking five dogs at a combined weight of 350 pounds can be a little tricky.
"There is a method. People see you with a bunch of dogs and they think it's just random," Hahn says. He explains his system this way: "Whoever is full and has not been emptied yet is on the outside of you — it's a matter of rotation. I need to keep track of who's empty and full because if a dog's about to go and you go into a lobby ... ."
But what makes dog walking truly challenging is that you have to be good with both dogs and people.
"I have people where their kids call me Uncle Eric," Hahn says. "I've had dinner with my clients. It's not like I'm the help, necessarily; it's more like [an] extended member of the family."
The people at Club Pet NYC won't call dog-walking recession-proof. But it certainly will never require a government bailout or a stimulus package. Unlike the banking industry, dog walkers can always count on a high rate of deposit.
Link to story and audible on NPR
Hiring a dog walker : tips from Dogtime
Article can be found by clicking here.
Much as we'd like to, most of us can't lounge around with our dogs all day, every day. After all, someone has to work to pay for the kibble, and once in a while we all have to go someplace where dogs simply aren't welcome (funerals and business trips come to mind). What do you do with Spot?
It all depends on your situation. If you work long hours or have such a long commute that you don't have time to properly exercise him during the work week, either doggie day care or a dog walker can be a terrific solution. If you travel frequently, a pet sitter is an excellent alternative to a kennel, because your dog avoids the stress of a disrupted routine.
How do I choose a dog walker or sitter?
A dog walker is responsible not just for exercising your dog but for keeping him safe while out cruising on foot. The sitter is responsible for that and more. This is not a job for the eight-year-old kid down the street: the walker needs to be up to the job or you could risk a lost dog or one who's been hit by a car.
Interview the candidates. Take the time to interview several people to see what they offer and how your personalities fit together. Does your dog respond well to any of them? Do you trust them? Here are some other questions to consider:
* Is the person bonded and insured?
* How long has she been in business?
* How many times a day does the sitter come?
* How long a walk will your dog get?
* How will you know that he's really being walked for that amount of time?
* How many dogs does the walker take out at the same time?
* Will the dogs go to an off-leash fenced area, or will the dogs be on a leash the whole time?
* What will the person do with the dog waste?
* Will she water, feed, or medicate your dog, if needed?
* Will she offer special assistance to your older or special-needs dog?
* Can your blind, deaf, or lame dog go with a group of dogs being walked?
* Does the walker have a group of older dogs, or will you have to pay extra for a solo trip?
* If you have a puppy, will your pup be walked with other youngsters?
* Does the walker have a first aid kit in her car, and does she provide water and treats when appropriate?
* What is her discipline style? Does it differ from your methods?
* Is there a backup in place should the walker get sick or have car trouble?
* What is the fee and how does the person bill?
* What is the procedure if you need to cancel a walk?
Get references. If you know of people who are satisfied with a walker's or sitter's services, there's a good chance you'll be satisfied too.
Go on a walk. Get a feel for the pack dynamics, including how the walker manages and interacts with her charges. If she's not particularly keen on the idea of you tagging along, that may be a red flag.
Take a look at the physical makeup of the group--this is a case where size matters. Toy Poodles should not have to keep pace with German Shepherds and Great Danes. And of course there's a safety issue: big dogs may trample, play too rough with, or simply trip over the little ones.
Why walkers and sitters should be bonded and insured
These folks have to be trustworthy not only because they're caring for your dog--they also have access to all the stuff in your home, and we're not just talking about dog beds. That's quite a bit of trust needed for a stranger.
Ask for written proof of commercial liability insurance and/or bonding. Take no excuses such as, "I've filed for it but it's not here yet" or "It's not necessary," because it is, and a professional knows that. Any walker or sitter you consider should be insured for liability including care, custody, and control of the involved dogs.
A dishonesty or fidelity bond claim protects you if the pet sitter is convicted in criminal court of stealing your dog or things from your home. You won't get anything without a conviction--which can take years--but it's better than nothing.
Some sitters get insurance coverage for theft instead of a bond, because theft insurance doesn't require a criminal conviction and it usually covers accidental breakage or damage to items in your home, as well as stolen items. This is all to your benefit whether your sitter or walker is dishonest or merely klutzy.
Bottom line: A dog walker or pet sitter is a great way to keep your dog happy and well-cared for if you can't be with him during the day. Interview potential candidates thoroughly and consider only those who take your dog's physical and emotional well-being as seriously as you do.
Much as we'd like to, most of us can't lounge around with our dogs all day, every day. After all, someone has to work to pay for the kibble, and once in a while we all have to go someplace where dogs simply aren't welcome (funerals and business trips come to mind). What do you do with Spot?
It all depends on your situation. If you work long hours or have such a long commute that you don't have time to properly exercise him during the work week, either doggie day care or a dog walker can be a terrific solution. If you travel frequently, a pet sitter is an excellent alternative to a kennel, because your dog avoids the stress of a disrupted routine.
How do I choose a dog walker or sitter?
A dog walker is responsible not just for exercising your dog but for keeping him safe while out cruising on foot. The sitter is responsible for that and more. This is not a job for the eight-year-old kid down the street: the walker needs to be up to the job or you could risk a lost dog or one who's been hit by a car.
Interview the candidates. Take the time to interview several people to see what they offer and how your personalities fit together. Does your dog respond well to any of them? Do you trust them? Here are some other questions to consider:
* Is the person bonded and insured?
* How long has she been in business?
* How many times a day does the sitter come?
* How long a walk will your dog get?
* How will you know that he's really being walked for that amount of time?
* How many dogs does the walker take out at the same time?
* Will the dogs go to an off-leash fenced area, or will the dogs be on a leash the whole time?
* What will the person do with the dog waste?
* Will she water, feed, or medicate your dog, if needed?
* Will she offer special assistance to your older or special-needs dog?
* Can your blind, deaf, or lame dog go with a group of dogs being walked?
* Does the walker have a group of older dogs, or will you have to pay extra for a solo trip?
* If you have a puppy, will your pup be walked with other youngsters?
* Does the walker have a first aid kit in her car, and does she provide water and treats when appropriate?
* What is her discipline style? Does it differ from your methods?
* Is there a backup in place should the walker get sick or have car trouble?
* What is the fee and how does the person bill?
* What is the procedure if you need to cancel a walk?
Get references. If you know of people who are satisfied with a walker's or sitter's services, there's a good chance you'll be satisfied too.
Go on a walk. Get a feel for the pack dynamics, including how the walker manages and interacts with her charges. If she's not particularly keen on the idea of you tagging along, that may be a red flag.
Take a look at the physical makeup of the group--this is a case where size matters. Toy Poodles should not have to keep pace with German Shepherds and Great Danes. And of course there's a safety issue: big dogs may trample, play too rough with, or simply trip over the little ones.
Why walkers and sitters should be bonded and insured
These folks have to be trustworthy not only because they're caring for your dog--they also have access to all the stuff in your home, and we're not just talking about dog beds. That's quite a bit of trust needed for a stranger.
Ask for written proof of commercial liability insurance and/or bonding. Take no excuses such as, "I've filed for it but it's not here yet" or "It's not necessary," because it is, and a professional knows that. Any walker or sitter you consider should be insured for liability including care, custody, and control of the involved dogs.
A dishonesty or fidelity bond claim protects you if the pet sitter is convicted in criminal court of stealing your dog or things from your home. You won't get anything without a conviction--which can take years--but it's better than nothing.
Some sitters get insurance coverage for theft instead of a bond, because theft insurance doesn't require a criminal conviction and it usually covers accidental breakage or damage to items in your home, as well as stolen items. This is all to your benefit whether your sitter or walker is dishonest or merely klutzy.
Bottom line: A dog walker or pet sitter is a great way to keep your dog happy and well-cared for if you can't be with him during the day. Interview potential candidates thoroughly and consider only those who take your dog's physical and emotional well-being as seriously as you do.
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