5 Reasons to Hire a Dog Walker

As the owner of Hello Rover, a dog walking and pet sitting company in Seattle, I clearly am biased on the topic. But truthfully, hiring a dog walker to visit your babies during the day has serious benefits for your dog as well as for you. Here are the top 5 reasons you should hire a mid-day dog walker:

 

1. Health
Pets need exercise to stay fit and live long, healthy and happy lives. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 54% of all dogs in the United States are obese. Dogs who are overweight are prone to specific health problems that are mostly preventable with regular walks and play time. Three 20-minute walks per day is recommended for most breeds of adult dogs. Puppies and high-energy dogs require more.

 

2. Mental Stimulation
Walking doesn't just get your pet the exercise they need, but it stimulates her mind too! Walks are filled with interesting smells, sounds, stuff to see, and of course squirrels. These sensory stimuli get your dog's mind working while she's learning and exploring about the world around them.

 

3. Behavior
Frequent and lengthy walks do wonders for your dog's behavior. A tired dog is less likely to bark, chew, make messes, and do other undesirable things to your home. When Fido gets to release his energy and explore outdoors, he becomes much calmer indoors.

 

4. Peace of Mind
Hiring a dog walker will give you peace of mind that your dog is being taken care of during the day, and is having fun and interesting experiences when you're not home. You don't have to worry or feel guilty that Fido is at home alone with a full bladder, missing you. When your dog gets a long mid-day walk, you can feel confident that you are doing your best for your furry friend and she is living a happy and fulfilling life.

 

5. Time
Our lives are all so busy these days, and we schedule every day down to the last minute. It can be difficult to fit in lengthy frequent walks with your dog simply because you don't have the time, as much as you wish you did. We wake up early, rush home during our lunch breaks, and delay making dinner to fit in walks for Fido. Hiring a dog walker ensures that your dog is getting the exercise and attention he deserves, and you are getting time back in your day.

 

There are many other reasons to hire a professional dog walker, but by now, the benefits should be pretty clear. Hello Rover makes hiring a dog walker in Seattle simple, with affordable rates and caring dog walkers.