Chez2   10 #13 Posted May 20, 2015 I had a professional dog walker previously who charged me £80 a month to come for an hour 3 times a week. Unfortunately, he wasn't providing her with the full hour I was paying for and sometimes didn't turn up at all. I couldn't afford to keep it up so I am trying to get an option that will help both myself and someone local in Meersbrook. I wouldn't let just anyone into my house and especially not to look after my dog. Anyone I choose will be fully vetted by me and my partner and the dog. I don't have a lot of money but at £7 for 30 mins, I don't have much choice other than leaving her on her own all day which is unfair.  Would this even meet minimum wage? Remember that there are the overheads of a business to run plus travel time between jobs. Their wages aren't just the hourly fee you pay.  What about getting the dog a lockable kennel and run in the garden? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
teeny   10 #14 Posted May 20, 2015 Would this even meet minimum wage? Remember that there are the overheads of a business to run plus travel time between jobs. Their wages aren't just the hourly fee you pay.  What about getting the dog a lockable kennel and run in the garden?  It's not really a good idea to put a dog outside even in a lockable pen etc ! People know they are there and dog thefts are on the increase ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Chez2 Â Â 10 #15 Posted May 20, 2015 I'm referring to a decent professional kennel set into concrete. That would take some cutting through. It would make a fair bit of noise to cut through and take ages without power tools, same with a chunky secure padlock. Â It depends on type of dog and how well they are trained too. Only a fool would attempt to take our dogs. One friend and one scroat (separate occasions) jumped over our fence uninvited. One of the dogs cornered him. Soft mouth held the friend as he stood still....scared the pants off the other chap..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
teeny   10 #16 Posted May 20, 2015 I'm referring to a decent professional kennel set into concrete. That would take some cutting through. It would make a fair bit of noise to cut through and take ages without power tools, same with a chunky secure padlock.  It depends on type of dog and how well they are trained too. Only a fool would attempt to take our dogs. One friend and one scroat (separate occasions) jumped over our fence uninvited. One of the dogs cornered him. Soft mouth held the friend as he stood still....scared the pants off the other chap.....  sadly most aren't like this , my lot would bark and lick them to death Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
vwkittie   10 #17 Posted May 20, 2015 I believe our dog walker would be £100pm for let-outs, think you'll struggle to find a professional at £65 a month  Ours is £45pw for an hours morning walk then an early afternoon let out or he has her out all morning (whichever fits in with his route better), very reasonable I think.  Hopefully someone local just looking for some extra cash might be willing but it's just trusting them that's the hard part! Good luck anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Chez2 Â Â 10 #18 Posted May 20, 2015 All the more reason to invest in a professional kennel. Don't knock them until you have seen them. Ours has solid bars thicker than your finger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Candlebaby   10 #19 Posted May 21, 2015 The last thing I would do is leave my dog outside without proper supervision. She's nearly 12 and gets a bad chest when she's outside too long if it's a bit chilly. Plus, I couldn't relax knowing she was outside all the time. I live in rented accommodation at the moment until we buy at the end of the year and she's never been in a kennel with me and I won't start now. I am not looking for a professional dog walker, I am just looking for someone to either walk her to the park and back (which she's exhausted by when she gets there) or someone to let her out for a wee in the garden and give her a cuddle and a belly rub for 20 mins. I am the dogs 4th owner and I am very protective of her so I would never get someone who wasn't trustworthy. Even if they just let her out for a wee, that's enough for me to know she won't be at home uncomfortable and busting by the time I get home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
geared   268 #20 Posted May 21, 2015 Would this even meet minimum wage? Remember that there are the overheads of a business to run plus travel time between jobs. Their wages aren't just the hourly fee you pay.  Barely, and I doubt you'll find many people willing to trek across town to earn 20 minutes of minimum wage dosh every day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
del_n_kacii   10 #21 Posted May 22, 2015 Hi as most have said for that price it just isnt possible, i would be coming from stradbroke and would have to cover my fuel costs so each visit would be £10 not £7, if you think that you can afford that much then please dont hesitate to contact me, im fully insured DBS checked & fully qualified in Pet/Canine 1st aid, i can give reference via teeny and another walker if needs be. if you do use someone else please make sure they have valid insurance and dbs check, thanks del. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Candlebaby   10 #22 Posted May 22, 2015 Hi Del, Thanks for the offer but I am looking for someone who lives local and can just pop over after work or what not. She doesn't even really need walking, more just letting out in the garden and giving cuddles for 20 mins. Thank-you though  ---------- Post added 22-05-2015 at 16:44 ----------  Barely, and I doubt you'll find many people willing to trek across town to earn 20 minutes of minimum wage dosh every day.   I'm not looking for a professional, and I am not looking for someone to trek across town. I am looking for a person, local or around Meersbrook to let my dog in the garden for a wee or if they feel like it, running her around the park which I live practically next to. It's not like I am asking for the world on a stick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Moonbird   10 #23 Posted May 22, 2015 I'm not looking for a professional, and I am not looking for someone to trek across town. I am looking for a person, local or around Meersbrook to let my dog in the garden for a wee or if they feel like it, running her around the park which I live practically next to. It's not like I am asking for the world on a stick.  I don't think that you are looking for the world on a stick either, I bet that there are loads of nice local people that would do this for you, I would if I didn't live over the other side of town and would enjoy it as well. Just be careful who you let into the house thats all, would a close neighbour perhaps help? a bit of extra money is always useful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Cwtch   10 #24 Posted May 24, 2015 It's a shame it's lunchtimes you need .I'm local to you and would love a dog to take for walks but I'm at work all day as well. If ever you're stuck for the weekend tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...