There are huge benefits from being around pets, some of these benefits include:

  • Increases your physical activity. Walking dogs means you will do more exercise and feel healthier and fitter for it!
  • Pets are great for company, especially if you are elderly or vulnerable or you are working from home. You have a companionship to share your day with.
  • Having a pet is known to reduce anxiety.
  • Pets are great listeners and offer you unconditional love. Which can boost your self-confidence and make you feel less isolated.
  • Sociable – dog walking is a great way to meet and chat to new people.
  • Having a pet gives you structure to your day and the care of your pet is added it to your daily routine, which helps people feel more focused.

To find out more about becoming a dog boarder please see https://www.friendsforpets.co.uk/animal-jobs/dog-walker-job/