Hi! I'm Christine, and I walk dogs in Toronto. I started oh my dog! in September 2003 and I've never looked back. I keep my service area and the size of my company very small so that I can provide not just a professional, punctual service, but also a personal one.
Dog walking just isn't like most businesses. I don’t just come into
your home each day – I leave with a member of your family. I’ve never taken
this for granted. I know that becoming a part of your dog’s life means becoming
a part of yours, too.
When
I became a dog walker I was already a “dog person;” meaning I knew about dogs,
grew up around dogs, loved dogs and had a dog of my own. For many dog walkers
it might stop there. However, I became a dog nerd and fully embraced the life.
I read up on canine body language and calming signals, positive reinforcement
training, and nutrition. I regularly attend seminars on training, diet, health,
and have completed a certificate course in canine nutrition. And perhaps the most important part of
my education, I let the dogs teach me. After all, they are constantly
communicating.
I
literally learn something new everyday and recognize that each dog is
different, just like their owners.
Yup, that's me: Dog Nerd.
Dog Nerds rule.
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