- You work long hours (and sometimes overtime) and your pets need a break during the day especially if they are placed in a crate during that time.
- Your pet has put on a few extra pounds and could use some more exercise. Keeping your pet ‘s weight maintained will also mean your pet is healthier and that equals fewer vet bills.
- No one likes to walk in the door after a long day’s work and be greeted with a pet mess. A walk during the day will help prevent accidents.
- Additional exercise for your dog may help prevent destructive behavior like chewing and digging.
- An extra walk can also help with annoying behaviours like excessive barking or begging.
- If you have a new puppy, forcing them to go all day without a potty break could cause damage to their bladders. Besides giving them a bathroom break a dog walker will also help reinforce puppy’s good habits.
- It’s hard for pet owners to not think of their dog as a family member or even as one of their children. Leaving them cooped up all day can give a pet owner a guilt complex. Hiring a dog walker can give you peace of mind knowing that someone is giving your buddy extra attention during the day.
- A dog walker can help teach your dog manners and correct aggressive behavior around other dogs.
- Our lives are getting busier and sometimes it’s hard to give your pet the walk he deserves. While a five minute walk in the yard may allow him to relieve himself, it is no where near the amount of daily exercise your pet needs.
- A walk will also mentally stimulate your dog’s senses. While he is on a walk, he will get to see, smell and hear things he doesn’t normally. Stimulating your pet’s mind is another way to help him stay out of trouble. A half hour of mental stimulation is equivalent to 2 hours of physical exercise.
And don't forget, Hounds on the Housatonic also offers pet taxi and vacation sitting services, in addition to dog walking.
Hope everyone has a wonderful summer!
