If you are unable to walk your dog, either because of mobility issues or time constraints, you can benefit from hiring a dog walker. Hiring a professional to walk your dog is useful because you will be able to have your dog walked when you are unable to. Also, it is helpful because professionals are trained to deal with multiple dogs on a leash. That will help socialize your dog and help your dog learn to walk on a lead.
Walking on a Lead
Depending on your dog, your own habits, and the area in which you walk, it can be difficult to teach your dog to walk on a lead. Dogs are often easily excited by outside stimuli. Young dogs are especially stimulated by outside things. They will often run after things that they see moving and other interesting things. Also, they are often very impatient with the walking pace of humans. That will lead them to pull on the leash; they want to control the pace and direction of the walk. You need to be the one who sets the pace and direction. It’s for your safety and the safety of your dog. Those good habits that you are trying to teach your dog can be reinforced by a professional dog walker in New York.
If you need someone to walk your dog, you should definitely contact us. There are many different services that could be right for you.
Socializing
Oftentimes, a dog walker will walk multiple dogs at the same time. That will give your dog the opportunity to interact with other dogs. Some dogs are not very good at socializing with other dogs because they do not live with other dogs. Socializing them around other dogs is important for many reasons. They will be better behaved any time you’re out in public or with some other dogs.
