03/31/2026
I am all for children learning responsibility and having a job. Please, I beg you, do not allow your children to have a “dog walking” business or pet sitting. So so many things can go wrong. As a professional, I have 2 decades of experience, insurance, I have my own animals I have trained and worked with. I understand dog behavior, and have the problem solving skills if something were to go wrong.
Maybe have your child volunteer at an animal shelter, do a camp at a local zoo, other enrichment classes around animals. Encourage them to get some library books on their favorite animals… so many ways to educate your kids without the responsibility of a job.
The dangers of dog walking… and why insurance isn’t optional 🐾⚠️
I keep seeing kids advertising dog walking for a bit of pocket money…
Cute? Yes.
A good idea? Not always 👀
Because this isn’t just “walking a dog”…
This is responsibility for a living, breathing animal that can run, react, panic, fight, bolt… in seconds.
So ask yourself 👇
❓ Are they insured?
❓ Do they understand dog behaviour?
❓ Do they know what to do in an emergency?
Because when things go wrong… they go wrong FAST.
🚶♀️ Leads slip
🚗 Dogs run into roads
🐕 Aggressive dogs appear out of nowhere
🤕 Injuries happen
🤢 Dogs eat things they shouldn’t
And in that moment… it’s not about pocket money anymore.
It’s about experience, control, and knowing exactly what to do under pressure.
That’s the difference between
“someone who walks dogs”…
and a professional dog walker.
You’re not just paying for a walk…
you’re paying for safety, knowledge, and peace of mind. 🐶