It’s 2021. You’re stuck at home and have nowhere to go. If you’re a parent, kids have been back and forth between the physical classroom and the virtual one. You’re probably thinking, “With all these humans around, why do I need to hire someone else to walk my dog?”

 

I’m so glad you asked. 

 

Nothing beats meaningful social engagement with someone who really gets you, right? Dogs, like humans, are social creatures. Historically, wild dogs have lived in packs with their families. They had endless opportunities to roam, hunt, defend themselves, learn, play, and socialize. Now that humans have domesticated dogs for hundreds of years, we’ve become our dog’s main source of social interaction. 

 

While this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it’s helpful to picture what it would be like to rarely spend meaningful social time with other human beings. Sound familiar? You would eventually adapt but something would be missing. When dogs don’t get the chance to engage with other dogs, in a healthy environment, they are missing out on the full spectrum of amazing things that are available to them to enrich their lives. The things that are important to dogs are the things that we all know are important to us too. 

 

Enter: Girl’s Best Friend. 

 

When the right social connections are made between dogs, beautiful friendships form. A shy dog can be brought out of her shell by the right match in dog friend, and in the process learn to trust humans other than her owner. Learning about the world outside of the home is, in my opinion, a really great way to enhance a companion dog’s life. If a dog is finding themselves insecure in certain areas of her life, like leash walking for example, she could learn a lot by being paired up with a more secure walking buddy or two to show her the ropes. I utilize my skills in assessing a dog’s personality and behaviour during my meet and greet to create safe and secure pairings that will ultimately be beneficial. 

 

Hiring Girl’s Best Friend may also help to curb unwanted or problem behaviour at home, such as destructive chewing or hyperactivity. Your dog will be spending consistent, quality time with a pet professional, as well as other dogs that are well mannered and behaved. This is the perfect opportunity to share your training plan or needs with your dog walker and have them work with you. A well trained dog is always easier to work with, and a professional will make every effort to enforce proper obedience in order facilitate a positive experience for everybody.

 

Hiring Girl’s Best Friend is more than just hiring a dog walker. It’s a simple way to enrich your dog’s life in a way that they will appreciate.