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Top tips for taking your puppy on their first walks
Taking your puppy on their first walk can be daunting for both dog and owner. For the puppy, there’s a whole new set of stimuli, smells and sights to take
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How to attract more dog walking clients in 2024
Attracting More Clients for Your Dog Walking Business in 2024 If you’re running a dog walking business, it’s crucial to continually attract new clients to
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7 steps to starting your dog service business in 2024
Starting your own dog service business can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience for dog lovers and entrepreneurs alike. Whether you want to offer dog
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Top Tips for getting More Dog Walking Clients
Whether you are just starting your dog walking business, or you have been established for several years, the ability to attract and retain more clients
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How GoWalkies is helping tackle the dog theft crisis
According to the Wood Green Animal Shelter, the number of inquiries for dogs increased by 253% in the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic,
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Tips to Maintain Dog’s Mental & Physical Health by GoWalkies
We all know how much our dogs look forward to going on walks, but according to a 2019 PDSA Animal Wellbeing report, thousands of dogs
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Helping Dogs to Cope Separation Anxiety after Post-Lockdown
Many of us have been lucky enough to spend more time with our furry friends over the past year as we have worked from home.
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Why insurance is key for building a dog walking business
Dog ownership has skyrocketed over the past eighteen months, with an estimated 3.2 million people having taken on a new pet during lockdown, according to
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What Is Canine Parvovirus And Why Is It So Dangerous For Puppies?
Owning a dog is one of the most rewarding and heart-warming experiences people can have. However, what cannot be underestimated is that ownership comes with
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How to stay COVID secure whilst dog walking
It has been two years since Coronavirus first broke out in the UK, and with variants of the virus continuing to cloud 2022 with uncertainty,
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Food Aggression: Our Experiences and Advice
In this latest blog, Regan, social media manager for GoWalkies, talks about her recent experience in managing Food Aggression for her recently adopted Rottweiler, Lollie,
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How often should I walk my dog?
Dogs are very active creatures and, just like humans, need daily exercise to ensure they stay healthy. The best, and most straightforward way to do
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Watch your pooch grow healthy and strong with this walking puppy guide
In 2013, a study published by The American Heart Association gathered sufficient evidence to show how dog ownership reduced the risk of heart disease. A total of
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Everything you need to know about training your dog to walk on a leash
Teaching your dog to walk on a leash is an important milestone for both you and your pup. It also sets the stage for almost
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Important tips to consider before walking a dog with kennel cough
Joyful memories that last a lifetime are made with our canine companions. Endless sticks and balls are thrown, and your usual walk around the park
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How to find a reliable dog walker in your local area
Introduction Dogs thrive on love, the correct food and daily exercise to keep them fit, healthy and happy. The daily dog walks are great for