Do you want to look after dogs?
Do you love dogs but can't afford a dog of your own? You are far from being alone. There are many people who feel much better when they get to spend time with dogs. We hope that by using the I Woof U app you can get the chance to look after one or more dogs.
The course contains a lot of information and is designed by the well-known and H-marked dog coach Jenny Möller. During the course of the training, you will learn, among other things, to interpret dog signals so that you know if it is angry, scared or just playful. You also get a lot of other valuable knowledge that allows you to learn much more about dogs but also how to take care of them in the best way.
By signing up as a dog walker in Woof U, you can earn money while taking care of dogs and getting exercise. We also offer training to all dog sitters. If you choose to do our training online, you will become a certified dog walker and have a much easier time getting assignments.
First of all, we want to say that it's really great that you're thinking about this. Maybe you already have a dog and can imagine taking care of other dogs, or maybe you miss having the company of man's best friend.
Becoming a dog walker in I Woof U is easy. You sign up by downloading our app (for iOS and Android) and then create your profile. In the profile, you choose to check that you offer services as a dog walker. The most important thing for us is that the dog owner, the dog and you are safe when looking after the dog.
Therefore, we recommend that you take our training course, specially designed for dog sitters. If you choose to do it, you will become a certified dog walker, which makes it easier for you to get assignments.
We believe that most people can learn to become a good dog walker. In order for you to feel safe, we have developed an education that contains the most important thing when it comes to safety and how you can give you and the dog the best conditions for a successful and fun time together. To ensure that both the dog sitter, dog and dog owner are safe with our services, we always do an interview with everyone who wants to become a dog sitter. Then we approve the dog sitter and it is then possible to receive bookings and start helping dog owners while you get to spend time with the wonderful dogs.
When you receive a booking request through the app, check the request. Is it a dog you feel comfortable with? Do the booking times work for you? If you have your own dog, it's important that your dog and the dog you're looking after get along. You must also inform the dog owner that you have other dogs at the same time as the dog you are looking after (this also applies if you are looking after two or more dogs at the same time).
Then answer as quickly as you can. The dog owner obviously wants to know as soon as possible that you can look after the dog.
As a dog owner, you should always remember to bring enough food to last for the entire session. Also, make sure that you provide the sitter with information so that he or she can reach you. We have developed a form that you can find here on the website with the information you need to fill in to safely leave your dog.
Make sure you have cleaned your home to make it suitable for dog walking. Put away any items that you care about that a dog might be able to access. Our dog has a penchant for chewing on shoes, preferably expensive ones, so these are examples of things that we usually put away out of the dog's reach.
If it is a dog that you have not previously looked after, it is a very good idea to arrange a meeting with the dog owner so that you can familiarize yourself with the dog. Bring a friend/parent to this meeting if you feel more comfortable.
It is important that you, the dog and the owner feel safe with you as a dog sitter.
Start by showing the dog around your home while it is on a leash. After the tour, the dog can explore your home on its own.
If you are looking after several dogs or have one of your own, make sure you only feed the dogs one at a time to avoid conflicts when eating.
If conflicts or tensions arise between the dogs in your care, it is important to show that you are in charge. Separate the dogs and keep them apart for a period of time. After they have calmed down, you can let them be together again but make sure you keep an eye on them. If they still show signs of tension, separate them again.
A dog is often a very dear member of the family. When we ourselves let our adult children take care of our dog while we are away, it is always the dog we ask for first. Feel free to send an update to the dog owner when you look after the dog. For example, you can send pictures of you and your dog playing or taking a walk.
Looking after someone else's dog is a big responsibility. A dog is often much more than just a pet, for many it is a family member. Therefore, we offer all our dog sitters an online training course created by the H-marked licensed dog instructor and dog psychologist. This training gives you as a dog walker a good start and security for dog walking.
When the dog sitting is booked and paid for through our app, you as a dog sitter are also insured through us. This is an extra security for you as a dog sitter in case something happens. The insurance covers the deductible if an accident occurs and the dog you are looking after damages your or someone else's property, another dog or you. For this to apply, you must have taken out home insurance yourself.
If the dog you are looking after is injured in an accident while being looked after, we cover the excess up to 25,000 SEK*. We strive to make all parties feel as safe as possible when using our services.
We have also developed some simple but very important rules of conduct that you should always follow when looking after your dog.
Download the app from the App Store or Google play.
Open the app and create an account by following the steps. Choose whether you are a dog owner or a dog walker.
In Explore, you can search for recommended dog sitters or active requests.
Available on iOS and Android
Having a dog as a best friend is an amazing experience. The amount of love and joy we get from these animals is unbelievable. Being a dog owner comes with a lot of responsibility and there can be some challenges. That's why we created the I Woof U dog app!
Our app can help you get in touch with other dog owners near you. With the I Woof U app, you and your dog can have a better and more fun life together!
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Dog walking can take many different forms. Maybe it's just a walk or maybe it's a whole day or more. Therefore, it is up to the dog walker and the dog owner to agree on the price for the particular session. The minimum compensation a dog walker can charge is set at 120kr. We at I Woof U take a fee of 25% on the booking.
The dog owner pays when booking and then we at I Woof U pay the money to the dog sitter when the care is completed. Today we use Stripe but already in a few weeks it will be possible to pay via Swish. Once you have booked and paid via the app, we at I Woof U cover the deductible up to SEK 25,000 if something should happen to the dog during the session. The insurance also covers the sitter if the dog causes damage to the sitter.
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