Whether you are just starting your dog walking business, or you have been established for several years, the ability to attract and retain more clients is key to long-term growth and success. Even if you are a proven business with a regular, sustainable client base, adding to this will further your development, add more stability …
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According to the Wood Green Animal Shelter, the number of inquiries for dogs increased by 253% in the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic, as many people turned to canine companions to keep them entertained during the lockdown period. As with any marketplace, increased demand drove the prices of dogs up and has resulted …
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We all know how much our dogs look forward to going on walks, but according to a 2019 PDSA Animal Wellbeing report, thousands of dogs in the UK are never walked at all. Exercise is crucial to the wellbeing of our four-legged friends, both physically and mentally, and research has even shown that a lack …
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Many of us have been lucky enough to spend more time with our furry friends over the past year as we have worked from home. But now, owners are making their return to work, which means their dogs will be spending more time at home than they are used to. Going from spending every hour …
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Dog ownership has skyrocketed over the past eighteen months, with an estimated 3.2 million people having taken on a new pet during lockdown, according to the Pet Food Manufacturers Association. Now as restrictions are being lifted, and a return to normality is in sight, many of those new dog owners are due to undertake another …
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Owning a dog is one of the most rewarding and heart-warming experiences people can have. However, what cannot be underestimated is that ownership comes with a raft of new responsibilities. One of the more well-known and more dangerous diseases that can affect dogs is Parvovirus, a highly infectious bug that attacks the cells in dog’s …
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It has been two years since Coronavirus first broke out in the UK, and with variants of the virus continuing to cloud 2022 with uncertainty, it is still just as vital for dog owners, walkers and four-legged friends to stay safe and COVID secure. Despite current restrictions on working from home where possible, dog walkers …
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In this latest blog, Regan, social media manager for GoWalkies, talks about her recent experience in managing Food Aggression for her recently adopted Rottweiler, Lollie, whilst also providing top tips and insights into what Food Aggression is and how best to manage it. What is Food Aggression? Food aggression can be a worrying and sometimes …
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Dogs are very active creatures and, just like humans, need daily exercise to ensure they stay healthy. The best, and most straightforward way to do this is by taking them on a dog walk. But less experienced, or first-time dog owners, may struggle to determine how much exercise their pet needs. Reasons why dogs need …
In 2013, a study published by The American Heart Association gathered sufficient evidence to show how dog ownership reduced the risk of heart disease. A total of 3.2 million households in the UK have acquired a pet since the start of the pandemic, according to the pet food manufacturers association. Many have bought dogs to have a …
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