Do I Even Need A Dog Walker in Wolverhampton?

Kimberley King
Mar 31, 2016
4 min read

If you don't live in Wolverhampton, then no. If you live in or near Wolverhampton, then hiring a dog walker may the best move you make all day.

Dogs need exercise.

This may seem like an obvious statement, but how often do you actually walk your dog in Wolverhampton? Even with best intentions, we can all miss a walk or two. Does your dog pull? Are they aggressive or nervous around people and/or dogs? These things can make walking your dog in Wolverhampton a chore!

On average, dogs should be walked for about an hour a day. This varies with the size and age of the dog, but even old fogies and smaller dogs like to get out and potter around the neighbourhood. Hand on heart - do you walk your dog every day? No? What is your reason? Not enough time? Can't be bothered? Too much hassle?

Did you know that your dog may be exhibiting unwanted behaviour because they're bored? They've got energy and they want to use it. They feel restless and they want your attention. This unwanted behaviour can come out in many ways - chewing furniture, running away with your socks, peeing and pooping in the house, barking, jumping up and more. A walk won't solve these problems entirely, but a tired dog is less likely to have the energy to misbehave. Think of how you feel in the beginning of the day. You might plan all these wonderful things you're going to do, but by the time lunch rolls around, you've lost all motivation and prioritise the things you need to do and make excuses for all the others.

Dogs do the same. When awake, they'll have impulses to do lots of things, but if they are tired then a lot of their impulses disappear and only the important things are left. Things like sleep, cuddles, food and more sleep.

Mental Stimulation

Dogs are smart creatures. Did you know you could teach your dog to drive a car or fly a plane?

Dog walking in Deansfield is a great way to get this stimulation. There are so many places for your dog to sniff and interpret all those smells. Behavioural issues stem from not getting enough stimulation and taking your dog for a walk in Deansfield is the ideal way to provide them with this. They get exercise, a chance to sniff and experience new situations.

But MY dog pulls...

It's a drag!

Dog walking in Eastfield can be a special form of torture if your dog pulls. There are so many collars, leashes, harnesses and aversive equipment out there all designed to stop your dog from pulling. Do any of them work? Not really. They don't teach your dog what you WANT them to do. They don't teach your dog that going for a walk without pulling is much more enjoyable than a walk where they pull. Think of all the oxygen not getting to your dog's muscles and brain while they're pulling. Think of all the smells and stimulation they're racing past.

By hiring Adimus Dog Services LTD to walk your dog for you in Eastfield, you're letting someone else deal with your pulling pet. On top of that bonus, we can teach them in a force-free way to enjoy not-pulling. We can show you what we're doing, too, so you can continue our good work and pretty soon, you'll love walking your dog. We can still take your dog out, if you like, so you get time to do other things.

Socialisation

We will only walk your dog by himself/herself unless you have other dogs in the household. Socialisation is not just about learning how to play well, it's also about learning to ignore other dogs and people. As puppies, dogs get so much attention when they're walking in Wednesfield. People love to stop and pet your puppy and you want your pup to socialise so they get to play with lots of other dogs. Once older, and fully grown, fewer people will stop and fuss. By then, your dog has learned that people walking past them in the street all want to fuss them, so when a few walk past without fussing, they take the initiative and pull toward, or jump up, people walking past to remind them to fuss.

While out with us, dog walking in Wednesfield, your dog will learn to walk past people and dogs without bothering to jump or pull. By being walked alone, your dog gets all of our attention and none of the pressure of interacting with dogs and people they don't know.

Adimus Dog Services LTD

We offer dog walking in Wolverhampton, Bilston, Wednesfield, Eastfield, and Deansfield. Our walkers are trained only to use positive-reinforcement methods and will teach your dog to be better behaved while on a walk with us.

We only walk your dog by themselves, unless they live with other dogs that need walks, too.

We encourage your dog to walk by people and dogs without interacting unless we feel confident that your dog will behave politely.

By walking your dog in Bilston, Wednesfield, Eastfield, Deansfield and Wolverhampton, we can help your day go easier and stop unwanted behaviours. If you're at work and your dog is left by themselves, then going for a walk with us helps to break up their day. It gives them a chance to stretch their legs, stimulate their minds and have some company. If you just can't be bothered to walk your dog, but hate their bad behaviour, our walks can help take the edge off. Give us a try. We're fully insured, CRB checked and good value for money.