Comments for Bishopton Dog Walking Services http://www.bdws.co.uk Dog walkers, pet care and pet services for Renfrewshire Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:12:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on How to be a dog walker by Kaz Green http://www.bdws.co.uk/2011/06/01/how-to-become-a-dog-walker/#comment-143 Kaz Green Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:12:40 +0000 http://www.bdws.co.uk/?p=1222#comment-143 Funny you should say that, Jamie...had a look online, and found this site...http://www.free-legal-document.com/free-contract-templates.html (hope that works), and have now got some contract forms. Had to alter them slightly, as they are a little bit Americanised. I looked at your liver treats. Thanks for that. They look a great. and cheap way to make a new dog your best friend! :-) Have heard about late payers, so am hoping I don't have to face that one. If it's a regular customer, it might be as well to set up a Direst Debit or standing order maybe. The towel idea is good, too. Will carry one with me in the car as well, just in case they forget to put one out. :-) Will let you know how I get on next week. It's only occasional, when she goes away, but its a start! :-) Funny you should say that, Jamie…had a look online, and found this site…http://www.free-legal-document.com/free-contract-templates.html (hope that works), and have now got some contract forms. Had to alter them slightly, as they are a little bit Americanised.
I looked at your liver treats. Thanks for that. They look a great. and cheap way to make a new dog your best friend! :-)
Have heard about late payers, so am hoping I don’t have to face that one. If it’s a regular customer, it might be as well to set up a Direst Debit or standing order maybe.
The towel idea is good, too. Will carry one with me in the car as well, just in case they forget to put one out. :-)
Will let you know how I get on next week. It’s only occasional, when she goes away, but its a start! :-)

]]> Comment on How to be a dog walker by Jamie http://www.bdws.co.uk/2011/06/01/how-to-become-a-dog-walker/#comment-142 Jamie Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:30:31 +0000 http://www.bdws.co.uk/?p=1222#comment-142 Well make sure you know whether you can let the dog off lead or not cause if you can let if off lead you will need to get it in writing first...for insurance purposes! Definitely ask how the dog is with other dogs, try to get as much detail as you can including if that dog went to puppy classes or not, ask if there are any kind of dogs they dont like, just remember owners are sympathetic to their dogs sins so although you might get permission to let dog off lead....you will have to make your own mind up if you feel safe to do so or not. I suppose you could also find out if the dog is vaccinated or not and make sure you find out if the dog has been neutered or dressed as you could get sued if a bitch gets preggers under your watch! Just write you own contracts...you could 'buy' them online but I'll try and upload some in the next day or two for you or anyone else to use. Now one thing you have to understand is payments...sometimes peeps forget to pay..it happens often...in fact very often...not just with dog walkers...but all peeps who give a service first then get paid afterwards. Don't worry about it, but defo remind them (that on the day you agree to get paid) that you didn't find it and that its ok..cause you'll get it next time or something like that, cause I've had peeps text me and say, "hey i left your money" went there to find no money at all and hoped they remember next day, only for them not too and then the week after give me just that weeks money rather than two weeks and I was too embarrassed to say anything. Make sure you remind them to leave a towel out incase the dog is wet or dirty when you bring back. And dont forget treats. Here's the best treat you can get... http://www.bdws.co.uk/2011/05/08/homemade-liver-treat-recipe/ Well make sure you know whether you can let the dog off lead or not cause if you can let if off lead you will need to get it in writing first…for insurance purposes! Definitely ask how the dog is with other dogs, try to get as much detail as you can including if that dog went to puppy classes or not, ask if there are any kind of dogs they dont like, just remember owners are sympathetic to their dogs sins so although you might get permission to let dog off lead….you will have to make your own mind up if you feel safe to do so or not.

I suppose you could also find out if the dog is vaccinated or not and make sure you find out if the dog has been neutered or dressed as you could get sued if a bitch gets preggers under your watch!

Just write you own contracts…you could ‘buy’ them online but I’ll try and upload some in the next day or two for you or anyone else to use.

Now one thing you have to understand is payments…sometimes peeps forget to pay..it happens often…in fact very often…not just with dog walkers…but all peeps who give a service first then get paid afterwards. Don’t worry about it, but defo remind them (that on the day you agree to get paid) that you didn’t find it and that its ok..cause you’ll get it next time or something like that, cause I’ve had peeps text me and say, “hey i left your money” went there to find no money at all and hoped they remember next day, only for them not too and then the week after give me just that weeks money rather than two weeks and I was too embarrassed to say anything.

Make sure you remind them to leave a towel out incase the dog is wet or dirty when you bring back. And dont forget treats. Here’s the best treat you can get… http://www.bdws.co.uk/2011/05/08/homemade-liver-treat-recipe/

]]> Comment on How to be a dog walker by Kaz Green http://www.bdws.co.uk/2011/06/01/how-to-become-a-dog-walker/#comment-141 Kaz Green Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:06:47 +0000 http://www.bdws.co.uk/?p=1222#comment-141 Hi Jamie Yes, I am a dog walker and pet sitter, just starting out. I got my first phone call from my first potential customer, who I am going to talk to about her requirements next week. I was going to ask her about her pet's likes and dislikes, and any special requirements, and if she wanted to go ahead, things like what time of day she would like me to visit, and ask for vet details, emergency numbers, and of course, ask about a key. Is there any thing else I should be asking? Also, is there somewhere online that has the relevant forms I need? Like contracts? Or if I can do them myself, how do I word it? This is an exciting step! Really want this to work. Thanks in advance for any help you can throw my way. Best wishes, Kaz. Hi Jamie
Yes, I am a dog walker and pet sitter, just starting out. I got my first phone call from my first potential customer, who I am going to talk to about her requirements next week. I was going to ask her about her pet’s likes and dislikes, and any special requirements, and if she wanted to go ahead, things like what time of day she would like me to visit, and ask for vet details, emergency numbers, and of course, ask about a key. Is there any thing else I should be asking?
Also, is there somewhere online that has the relevant forms I need? Like contracts? Or if I can do them myself, how do I word it? This is an exciting step! Really want this to work. Thanks in advance for any help you can throw my way.
Best wishes,
Kaz.

]]> Comment on How to be a dog walker by Jamie http://www.bdws.co.uk/2011/06/01/how-to-become-a-dog-walker/#comment-140 Jamie Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:26:29 +0000 http://www.bdws.co.uk/?p=1222#comment-140 Thanks Kaz. I'm not sure if your are a dog walker or not but I'm happy to give any help I can to anyone who wants it. So if you are a dog walker and have any questions or are unsure about things, please just ask and I'll try to help you and any others that ask for it. We're all just trying to make a living after all! Thanks Kaz. I’m not sure if your are a dog walker or not but I’m happy to give any help I can to anyone who wants it. So if you are a dog walker and have any questions or are unsure about things, please just ask and I’ll try to help you and any others that ask for it. We’re all just trying to make a living after all!

]]> Comment on How to be a dog walker by Kaz Green http://www.bdws.co.uk/2011/06/01/how-to-become-a-dog-walker/#comment-139 Kaz Green Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:14:23 +0000 http://www.bdws.co.uk/?p=1222#comment-139 Hi there. Thank you so much for all the info in your blog. It's not often people want to pass on their hints and tips, and there is plenty here to consider. :-) Hi there. Thank you so much for all the info in your blog. It’s not often people want to pass on their hints and tips, and there is plenty here to consider. :-)

]]> Comment on In detail: Liver cake by Jamie http://www.bdws.co.uk/2011/09/11/homemade-liver-cake-recipe-worlds-greates/#comment-138 Jamie Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:31:39 +0000 http://www.bdws.co.uk/?p=2084#comment-138 In the fridge they should last about 5 days, pretty easily...probably a bit longer. In the freezer as long as it's put in fresh it will last months and months and months! Been told this by a canine dietician! In the fridge they should last about 5 days, pretty easily…probably a bit longer. In the freezer as long as it’s put in fresh it will last months and months and months! Been told this by a canine dietician!

]]> Comment on Sharing the festive season with Skye by pet portraits from photos http://www.bdws.co.uk/2011/12/28/puppy-care/#comment-137 pet portraits from photos Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:28:23 +0000 http://www.bdws.co.uk/?p=3786#comment-137 Fantastic photos of Sky on the beach. If she is anything like our Chocolate Labrador, I bet she loved being on the beach! Fantastic photos of Sky on the beach. If she is anything like our Chocolate Labrador, I bet she loved being on the beach!

]]> Comment on In detail: Liver cake by Luna's mum http://www.bdws.co.uk/2011/09/11/homemade-liver-cake-recipe-worlds-greates/#comment-136 Luna's mum Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:22:14 +0000 http://www.bdws.co.uk/?p=2084#comment-136 Hi, This recipe looks great and I can't wait to make it for my dogs! I have a question though... you say to freeze once cooled, but how long will they last without being frozen?? My reason for asking is because I want to make and sell some doggie treats for a charity event and want to be able tell my customers how to store them. Please help!! x Hi, This recipe looks great and I can’t wait to make it for my dogs! I have a question though… you say to freeze once cooled, but how long will they last without being frozen?? My reason for asking is because I want to make and sell some doggie treats for a charity event and want to be able tell my customers how to store them. Please help!! x

]]> Comment on How to be a dog walker by Jamie http://www.bdws.co.uk/2011/06/01/how-to-become-a-dog-walker/#comment-76 Jamie Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:23:26 +0000 http://www.bdws.co.uk/?p=1222#comment-76 Thanks, it seems that this is a popular post! Thanks, it seems that this is a popular post!

]]> Comment on New website now up and running! by Jamie http://www.bdws.co.uk/2011/12/03/new-website-now-up-and-running/#comment-75 Jamie Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:07:11 +0000 http://www.bdws.co.uk/?p=3423#comment-75 Thanks Jude! Thanks Jude!

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