what reasons would you have to refuse if someone offered to walk your dog for you?

quite personally, if someone wanted to walk my two labradors, id practically throw the dogs at them and hand them money. but some people dont like the idea of other people walking their dogs because;

1) they might think you're after something. like, even though you say you would do it for free, in their minds theyre thinking "shes going to want money soon".

2) they might think you're going to go around and say "oh, yeah! he/she is so lazy! i have to walk there dog for them! and theyre not even paying me!"

3) they just flat out dont like you.

4)they just flat out dont love their dogs enough.

or 5) they wouldnt want their dogs bonding with someone else because they owners are afraid of their pets prefering other people.

maybe you should start a business of walking dogs, and charge really low prices (or not charge at all!) and then the owners of the dogs would think it would be a good idea. or you just leave them to themselves and let the dogs be bored to tears. your call.

I understand your concern about hip replacement. I'm a month away from 38, and boy are my knees gravelly, so I started glucosamine and chondroitin. I also run my dogs, and have noticed a huge improvement in my body since I started that.

As for reasons people would reject the idea. Anything other than my dog doesn't get on with others really isn't good. You can explain all the benefits of proper exercise for the dogs. Print out information and give it to them. You'd be surprised at how many people would read it and change their minds.

If they say the dog is destructive, hyper, etc. you can say,"My dogs were like that, but since I started walking/running them for x number of minutes/hours a day, it's really gotten a lot better. Well exercised dogs are too tired to do any of that".

Edit: Trample, if what the questioner does is too much, you can just tell whatever dog walker you would choose to only go so far, for so long, etc.

Stop acting like a child, your parents have said 'no' so accept it and move on, thats it. If you want to be around dogs so badly, then go and volunteer at a shelter of some sort. dogs are hard work, it isnt a walk in the park. You'll be at school 5 days a week leaving the pup alone with your mum who wants nothing to do with a dog. If you get bored with the pup or you find the responsibility too great, then who will be the ones picking up after your mess? Your parents. So what if you got the money, if they dont want to spend it on a dog then they dont have to. Bichon-Poos are an unhealthy bred mongrel, no reputable and responsible breeder will breed deliberate mixes and then give them idiotic names such as 'BichonPoo'. Your parents dont NEED to give reasons as to WHY they dont want a dog/puppy in the home. All you can do is either volunteer at shelters to get your 'dog fix' OR wait until you move out and have a full time job of your own, THEN you can get your own dog whenever you wish without the say of your parents. But while you're living under their roof you will abide by THEIR rules.

Hmmm... I actually wouldn't let you walk my dog.Not for any other reason, apart from the fact that I have a Great Dane. It depends on what breeds you are looking at when you see these people that aren't walking there dogs.My dog needs about 40 minutes a day. Then she'll sleep for what feels like forever.

If thats what you want to do, then go for it. But make sure you research all breeds before walking them. Not all of them need or want that much exercise.

I must say that I'd also be worried that the random person knocking on my door would steal my dog... That's probably why you get the reaction. Don't take it personally. They are also probably offended that you think they don't look after their dogs properly.

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Are these people you know? I wouldn't turn my dog over to someone I didn't know very well. Maybe get to know them a bit! Also, remember you are responsible if anything happens with the dog while you are walking it...if it bites someone or gets loose or gets hurt, etc. You could make up some flyers offering your dog walking services and naming all the benefits to the dog....then hand them out in a friendly manner when you come across someone! You could even charge for this...many people who have dog walking services do!

Well, it is a bit weird for you to just walk up to their door and ask if they wanted someone to walk their dog. You can provide proof that you will take care of the dog or say like you're starting a dog walking business or something. Just don't make it so awkward.

Some people may think that you are too young or they don't want some one else to bond with their dog and make them seem like they can even take care of their own dog. You are a great dog owner. Good job!

You're encroaching on their personal space. Imagine you have some friends over and one of them starts cleaning your bathroom. Kinda weird, huh? This is sort of the same thing. It's their dog. Let them ask you instead. Maybe you could put out flyers for a dog-walking service in the neighborhood and see what happens!

Take a brisk walk before lunch or dinner. Not only will you get in some exercise, you're less likely to choose something unhealthy after just a little movement.

Oh thank you for the offer but I'm not sure my dog gets along well with strangers, I fear he may be rather agressive...

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I'm not so sure, he likes to break out into sprints and can be quite a handful to walk as he is not fully trained yet.