Hire A Naperville Dog Walker: 3 Great Tips
Posted by john reh on Tue, Mar 02, 2010 @ 04:21 PM
“Dog Walking” has become a very popular business in recent years with dog walkers and pet sitters popping up out of nowhere in just about every community. For the protection of both you and your pet, here's a complimentary checklist that you can use to evaluate any potential pet care provider you may have in mind. 
First consider: Are you seeking a professional to watch your pets or just a neighbor next door?
Either way may work. However, your pet is a professional dog walker’s first priority and has both a business and ethical obligation to care for your pet. A neighbor, despite their best intentions, may run into circumstances that bump your pet down to second or third (or worse) priority.
Does your dog walker have a legally binding business agreement? Many may have a “contract” that’s simply an overview of their services. However, make sure to choose the professional that has a well thought out agreement that protects you, your pet, and the service provider. Look for an agreement that contains the following information: Business Name/Contact, Business Registration/Filing Status (corporation, sole proprietor, etc), Services Provided, Exact Fees, Veterinary Contact Information, Payment Details, State of Governing Law, and Insurance Coverage.
Continuing from Tip 2, does your Naperville Dog Walker have liability insurance, including "CCC"? This is a must for anyone who calls themselves a professional, so make sure they have it. Without liability insurance, you personally may have a greater chance of being involved in a lawsuit should something out of the ordinary happen. Also, make sure their insurance covers "CCC", otherwise knows as "Care, Custody, and Control". The typical liability coverage includes only incidents related to other parties, but without "CCC", your pet may not actually be covered him/herself!
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