Blackdown Dogs: Booking Me
Dog Walker Serving The Honiton Area
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Andy Westcott - Blackdown Dogs
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Booking My Dog Walking Services
If you haven't hired a dog walker before, you might be a bit anxious about the process, so here I'll describe the sequence of events from the point of your enquiry to me actually taking your dog out.
At this point it's worth mentioning that the law says your dog should:
• Be microchipped & registered by 8 weeks of age.
• Wear a collar & tag bearing your contact details when in a public place.
Hiring me to assist with walking your dog obviously begins with you getting in contact with me, ideally by e-mail. If e-mail isn't an option, texting is preferable to phoning as I may be busy and unable to answer, or simply in an area with no mobile coverage.
In your initial enquiry, it would be useful if you let me know where you live (a street name or village is probably enough at this stage) and some idea of what time you would like your pet walked, and on what days.
This is what would happen next:
• I deal with your enquiry.
This would generally be in the evening, when I will prepare my reply.
• We arrange a mutually convenient time for my visit.
This would ideally be in your own home, and is without any obligation.
• I arrive, meet you & your dog and show you documentation and proof of identity.
This would include Canine First Aid, insurance, driving licence etc.
• I will probably want to take your dog out for a quick walk.
This is free of charge, and allows me & your dog to get better acquainted.
Assuming you want to go ahead at this point, there is the usual bit of paperwork:
• The Veterinary Release Form
If your dog gets injured or sick whilst in my care and I am unable to contact you, I may need to take your dog to a vet. This form gives your permission for a vet to perform emergency treatment if required.
• The Information Form
This records basic details about your dog and provides fees and payment information.
• The Terms & Conditions
These define our obligations to each other: standard business practice. I will go through the clauses with you if you wish.
Once all has been agreed, all that remains is to arrange for me have access to the property to collect your dog around the appointed time.
Before we start the walks
Depending on the circumstances, I usually arrange to introduce your dog to any others he may be walking with, one at a time, before going out on a walk proper; these walks are normally done over a weekend or evening by arrangement and is free of charge. That way, all the dogs will have had a chance to meet before embarking on a walk together and your dog will have had the chance to get to know me a bit better, things I consider to be very important. If any problems are identifed at this stage, we can discuss the best course of action, but if all goes well, we are good to go from the date agreed.
About payment:
I am quite flexible as to how payments can be made, and how often. If I'm walking your dog regularly, then you can pay weekly or monthly if you wish. Direct transfer (BACS) is the preferred method of payment but I can accept cash and cheques.
Dog Walking Fees:
• £10 for an hour's walk for one dog.
• £5 for each additional dog from the same household.
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