Guy Becomes Dog Walker Because He Didn't Want To Be Away From His Own Dog

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[LakeArenal]

1. How much can a dog walker make?

Not much where I live.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

2. If you're walking thirty or more dogs a day it would add up.

Even paying the assistants. Plus, I bet it's all in cash.

[LakeArenal]

4. It takes a lot of work to get them that trained. Really admirable

He’s is part of a lot of families. Like a nanny or a much loved housekeeper.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

5. He really is amazing.

I actually did a quick check about what dog-walkers make, and they get $15-20 for a fifteen to twenty minute walk, and $30 for a thirty minute walk. That adds up.

[LakeArenal]

7. Where I lived in WI all day doggie day care was $7 a day.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

8. Day care is different from doggie walking.

Not as much one on one attention, I'll guess.

The thing about dogs is that they are VERY attuned to humans. Some years back I did volunteer work at a local animal shelter. I worked the reception desk on weekends, and the layout of the shelter was such that the dog walkers had to go by me t do the rounds of walking the dogs. It was quickly obvious that every single dog wanted to greet every single person they crossed paths with. It made me hugely appreciative of dogs and how they are connected to us.

[LakeArenal]

9. I don't know what you consider enough human attention.

Dogs took turns inside the house with a professional dog trainer.

All the dogs loved it. They had dog best friends and everything.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

10. How long ago was that?

How many dogs at a time?

[LakeArenal]

11. Two years ago. We realized it was a good deal but not a incredible one.

I guess it was. They got dropped off in a large area. About noon they’d be brought into the pens. They all had their own pen and bed if we wanted them. They’d get a cookie and water and a nap. Then out in the yard til we picked them up. They had king of the mountain, a couple of baby pools in the summer. There was an indoor obstacle course. There were group lessons
for additional price. Overnights were $12.

Guess you don’t realize what you have til it’s gone.

My dog’s best friend was a cute little golden doodle named Sophie.

[Karadeniz]

3. Good job!

[MustLoveBeagles]

6. What a great guy