Quality comes with a price. It’s a sentiment that is well known and undeniably true. At Packman Dog Walking & Better Behavior, we want to make sure you’ll consider how it applies to your pet care professional. Whether you are looking for a dog walker, trainer or behaviorist, consider the job you are hiring for. What damage could be done with sub-par quality from faster or cheaper services? Will you be comfortable leaving your furry family member in the hands of someone that is not qualified to handle whatever may come up?
A true dog trainer, dog behaviorist or dog walker is dedicated, passionate, responsible and knowledgeable. We often spend years obtaining the certifications and skills required to be considered a professional in this industry. We are properly insured, bonded and trained. The rates that we charge are not only taking into account the time it takes to do the job properly, but preparation and quality assurance. It is also important to maintain relationships with our peers. These industry memberships keep us up to date on new developments in the pet services industry, which can affect you and your dog directly. Here at Packman Dog Walking & Better Behavior we value staying current in our industry. We are Professional Premium Members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Professional Members of the International Association of Canine Professionals and a Professional Member of Pet Sitters International.
A dog trainer or behaviorist is really only as good as their results. Successful professionals in this industry are in high demand. If a self- proclaimed trainer’s rates are well below the rest of their peers, it’s a pretty big red flag. They either lack insurance, experience or ability. Bargain shopping for a dog trainer is not only a waste of money, if you have a dangerous dog it could result in liability issues for you in the future. Not only is your dog more likely to cause an injury to the “trainer” or assistants, but they won’t have the insurance to cover it. On top of that, many techniques can cause serious damage to the dog. If you don’t suffer any consequences immediately, there’s always a chance you will in the future. This is perhaps the most depressing outcome we witness, because it’s clear the owner was just trying to help. There are only a few legitimate certifications for dog trainers and behaviorists and we are proud to be both certified through and a member of the International Association Animal Behavior Consultants.
It is downright dangerous to consider cutting corners when choosing your dog walker. A walker has access to your house and control of your dog around numerous threats. Is this their full time job or will they be thinking about something else and leave your door unlocked? Do they know how a harness is supposed to fit to prevent escape? What will they do if an aggressive stray charges towards them and your dog? There are a hundred different situations that will go south much more quickly with an unprofessional walker or sitter.
Our rates are permanent and competitive for a reason. Underselling our services and cutting corners to compensate for the lower rate is not a business policy we want to a
dopt at Packman Dog Walking & Better Behavior. In fact we feel so strongly about ethical small business models, we are active members of Shop Local Raleigh, and feel morally sound small businesses should be supported even outside our industry. Your dog is your family and you should be able to rely on a qualified professional to work with. There is no one more qualified, from Raleigh to Durham, to train your dog or take them for their daily exercise.
Interested in our services and why we provide the best in dog walking in Durham? Contact us today.
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