This chapter explores the booming dog walking industry, particularly its evolution in urban environments like Paris and Silicon Valley. The host interviews a dog walker about the nuances of their job, the bond with the dogs, and the challenges faced, especially with special-needs pets. Additionally, it discusses the journey of independent dog walkers transitioning to managing teams amid increasing demand for their services.
We explore professional dog-walking around the world. We hear from walkers from the United States, Argentina and Europe about how they operate, the growing market, and the challenges of making a career from taking other people's pets on daily walks - sometimes several at a time.
And we join a dog walker in Paris, Caroline, to find out why the relationship between walker and dog is the most important when securing clients.
Expect plenty of barks.
(Image: Caroline, a professional dog-walker in Paris, with three dogs)
Presented and produced by Sean Allsop