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At the Association of Professional Dog Walkers & Sitters™ our aim is to help and represent our members while at the same time giving confidence to our members customers. We aim to help both established businesses as well as those just starting out.
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By joining the Association of Professional Dog Walkers & Sitters™ our members agree to comply with our code of Practice. This provides a framework for the member to offer a premium level of service.Our Code of PracticeClick to download
We are here to support and help our members deliver high standards of care by providing quality information, tools and advice.
The Association of Professional Dog Walkers and Sitters aim is to promote good standards in the industry and to help our members do what they do best. APDWS™ believe that as an industry dog walking and sitting is still booming despite the challenges facing other industries in these uncertain times. We are here to help support and nurture new and existing businesses throughout the UK.
The Association of Professional Dog Walkers and sitters™ was started by a small group of likeminded dog walkers, who believed they were underrepresented as professional dog walkers and sitters. Because we came from a dog walking background, we have been able to tailor the association around our members. Since our inception we have continued to expand by giving our members what they need at a low cost point.
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Detective dog sniffs out tree disease in the UK for first time
Ivor, a six-year-old cocker spaniel-labrador cross, has been trained to identify a highly destructive and deadly pathogen which is dangerous to more than 150 plant species.The phytophthora ramorum organism can cause extensive damage and even death to plants, including larch trees, which are important for timber.
Buying puppies from unlicensed sellers could fund organised gangs.
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) said millions of pounds in Scotland are spent each year on trafficked dogs bought at unauthorised puppy farms or online - where some designer breeds can fetch as much as £3,000.
Rescue centre saved by 'astonishing' £20k donation
She said she was constantly worried about its funds and before Christmas did not think it "could keep on going".The donation will help cover bills, including about £1,000 a month in electricity and £2,000 a week in staff costs.The centre has a yearly veterinary bill of about £80,000.
Three-legged police dog up for Crufts hero award
Baloo an eight-year-old Belgian Malinois has been unveiled as one of the finalists in The Kennel Club's Hero Dog 2025, ahead of the winner being crowned at next month's Crufts dog show.
Petition launched to reverse dog walking ban
Professional dog walkers have said they are angry after being banned from land owned by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. Signs have been erected around the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate warning that commercial dog walking is not permitted in the area. The organisation, which hosts a number of large-scale events at the venue, said the decision came after it had received a number of complaints from other dog walkers that their animals had been attacked.