Dogwalking Apps - A possibly bizarre question

[Underestimated Nutria]

Has anyone got any experience with dog walking apps? I just heard about it and thought it sounds like the perfect combination of exercise, getting to play with a puppy once a while, and a few dollars for the privilege of doing so?

 

[IV 445]

If I don’t get to put @emspex on a leash then I don’t care

 

[break these cuffs]

Has anyone got any experience with dog walking apps? I just heard about it and thought it sounds like the perfect combination of exercise, getting to play with a puppy once a while, and a few dollars for the privilege of doing so?

I don't have any experience getting paid to walk dogs, but you could look into volunteering at a shelter if you if you want to walk dogs and the money is secondary. Depending on the shelter you might have to put in volunteer hours doing crappier duties like cleaning up crap or take training before you walk dogs, but it's worth it imo. Bear in mind these dogs been locked behind bars so some of them will try to slip their collar and run around. I've heard that it can be hard to get started in dog walk/animal sitting if you don't perform the service for friends you know and have them rate you. Hopefully the shelter you volunteer with would write a glowing review.

 

[PT 522]

I don't have any experience getting paid to walk dogs, but you could look into volunteering at a shelter if you if you want to walk dogs and the money is secondary. Depending on the shelter you might have to put in volunteer hours doing crappier duties like cleaning up crap or take training before you walk dogs, but it's worth it imo. Bear in mind these dogs been locked behind bars so some of them will try to slip their collar and run around. I've heard that it can be hard to get started in dog walk/animal sitting if you don't perform the service for friends you know and have them rate you. Hopefully the shelter you volunteer with would write a glowing review.

Volunteering doesn't earn you money, Einstein

 

[Sushinope]

You might want to volunteer first for a shelter or walk your friends dogs first for experience, a lot of those sites want references when you sign up. Or you could just make some flyers in your area for cheap dog walking.

 

[Diabeetus]

Or you could just make some flyers in your area for cheap dog walking.

This. The truth is that anyone who can walk and isn't off their rockers could walk dogs on the side. Just put some flyers in your neighborhood, write in your number so customers could contact you, and go from there. You could make a good amount of money off this.

 

[Anonymous For This]

This. The truth is that anyone who can walk and isn't off their rockers could walk dogs on the side. Just put some flyers in your neighborhood, write in your number so customers could contact you, and go from there. You could make a good amount of money off this.

Especially off older folk who can't walk their dogs anymore. Grandma Ethel doesn't know how to sign up on a fucking dog walking app.

 

[Fortress Fortress]

This. The truth is that anyone who can walk and isn't off their rockers could walk dogs on the side. Just put some flyers in your neighborhood, write in your number so customers could contact you, and go from there. You could make a good amount of money off this.

I second the flyer idea. If you are not oriental, make note of that in your credentials to build trust. Before you know it, you'll be inundated with responses from dog owners.

 

[Gustav Schuchardt]

I second the flyer idea. If you are not oriental, make note of that in your credentials to build trust. Before you know it, you'll be inundated with responses from dog owners.

In the flyer mention that other dog walking services in the area are secretly run by orientals and that many of the dogs they walk 'disappear' and say that they're making the dogs into soup. Point out that you think that eating loyal, friendly animals like dogs is a betrayal of the worst sort.

 

[NOT Sword Fighter Super]

I dunno if I'd trust some dumb rando with my dog.

 

[Smaug's Smokey Hole]

I second the flyer idea. If you are not oriental, make note of that in your credentials to build trust. Before you know it, you'll be inundated with responses from dog owners.

It might be best to state upfront that it is not a dog-fucking scheme either. Offer to show them your criminal record which will be completely free from bestiality convictions.

 

[praktica]

Misread the thread title and ended up disappointed yet again.

 

[AmeliaHolden]

I don't have any experience getting paid to walk dogs, but you could look into volunteering at a shelter if you if you want to walk dogs and the money is secondary. Depending on the shelter you might have to put in volunteer hours doing crappier duties like cleaning up crap or take training before you walk dogs, but it's worth it imo. Bear in mind these dogs been locked behind bars so some of them will try to slip their collar and run around. I've heard that it can be hard to get started in dog walk/animal sitting if you don't perform the service for friends you know and have them rate you. Hopefully the gbwhatsapp shelter you volunteer with would write a glowing review.

I'm setting out this weekend on a pretty decent sized road trip over the next 2 weeks. Wanted to ask the community if there are any must have app's other than Waze for road trips?

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