Guide · Meet and greet
Meet and greet: questions to ask.
At the first meeting you see whether your dog and the carer get on. With these questions you go in well prepared.
Before the meeting
- Many providers offer a free meet and greet. You book it right on the profile.
- Until your first paid booking, the provider only sees your first name and postcode area. Arrangements go through messages on GetDogWalkers.
- Note down what shapes your dog’s day: habits, fears, things it really doesn’t like.
Questions about the person and the business
- How long have you worked with dogs, and how did you get into it?
- Which credentials do you have, for example liability insurance or an animal welfare permit?
- How many dogs do you look after at the same time?
- Who steps in if you are ill or unavailable?
Questions about the daily routine
- What does a walk or a day with you look like?
- When may my dog run off the lead, and when does it stay on?
- How do you handle dogs that pull, bark or are unsure?
- How do you keep me updated, and when can I reach you?
- What do you do in strong heat, cold or a thunderstorm?
Questions for emergencies
- What happens if my dog seems unwell or gets hurt?
- Which vet would you go to, and how would you reach me?
- What do you do if my dog breaks loose?
What to watch for at the meeting
- How does the person greet your dog: calmly and taking their time, or in a rush?
- Do they ask questions about your dog themselves?
- Do they answer your questions openly, including the awkward ones?
- How does your dog react to them?
After the meet and greet
If everything fits, book directly on GetDogWalkers. Your first booking with the same provider within 7 days after the meeting has no service fee. Only after this first paid booking does the provider see your contact details, and from then on the GetDogWalkers guarantee applies too, with a replacement within 24 hours or your money back.