The Process
Firstly I like to meet you and your dog(s) before 100% committing to commencing walking your dog. This usually takes the form of taking your dog for a quick complimentary five (5) minute walk while you stay at home. In some situations some owners, however, are happy for this to be the first of their paid walks.
This first walk serves both as an introduction to you and your dog, and also to let your dog know that it is alright with you that I take him/her for a walk without you.
This meeting is often the first and only time I have the opportunity to talk to you face to face so this also makes it the best time to
- give you a hard copy of my Terms and Conditions to read and an Acknowledgement slip to sign.
- discuss and arrange walk days and times.
- discuss and arrange how I will gain (independent?) access to your dog and lead.
- discuss my ability and willingness to be flexible on any arrangements made at this time if communication is received prior to a scheduled walk.
- discuss and arrange payment agreement.
In the instance of a short term/ temporary appointment due to you going away we can also go through
- benefit of doing a weekly walk if necessary until you leave
- feeding arrangements if required
- return of key