Honest status: QuoteZila is pre-launch. Customers cannot post jobs yet, and no businesses are listed yet. This page explains how QuoteZila will work for dog walkers, and for homeowners who need one. We are signing up local businesses first, starting in Cheshire.
What does a dog walker do?
A dog walker takes dogs out for exercise while you are at work or away, either one-to-one or in a small group. Typical services include:
- Daily lunchtime walks
- Solo walks for dogs who prefer their own company
- Small group walks
- Puppy visits and toilet breaks
- Holiday and short-notice cover
- Walks for older or less mobile dogs
What should I check before hiring a dog walker?
General guidance, whichever way you find someone:
- Meet the walker first and see how your dog reacts to them.
- Ask how many dogs they walk at once, how they are transported and where they walk.
- Ask about insurance, emergency plans and what they do if your dog is hurt or runs off.
- Agree how keys will be held and how you will receive updates.
QuoteZila plans to show customers what we checked about each business and when. Those labels describe checks only and are not a guarantee of any business or its work.
How will QuoteZila help me find dog walkers near me?
- Post your job for free. Describe the dog walking work and where you are.
- Matched local businesses send quotes. Each job is planned to go to a small number of suitable businesses, not the whole town.
- Compare. See what each quote includes, ask questions and review what has been checked.
- Choose. Pick who you want and agree the details in writing.
This is how QuoteZila is designed to work. Customer posting is not open yet.
What should I put in my dog walker job description?
- Give your dog's breed, age, size and temperament.
- Say how often and when you want walks.
- Mention other dogs, recall, medical needs or any behavioural issues.
- Give your postcode and say how the walker would get in.
Are you a dog walker in Cheshire? How can you get local work with no lead fees?
QuoteZila is built so that local businesses spend their time quoting, not buying enquiries. Our intention is no lead fees: you would not pay per enquiry, per job or per quote. The first 500 businesses to join at launch (the Launch 500) get 2 months free with no card needed. After that the planned price is £15 a month, starting later and only once you accept the terms. That is our current plan, not a contract. Choose Dog walking as your main trade on the sign-up form and tell us how far you travel.
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Which Cheshire towns will QuoteZila cover?
We are launching first in Crewe, Nantwich, Sandbach, Congleton, Winsford, Middlewich, and the wider county. See the Cheshire areas page for details. A launch area is where we plan to start, not a claim that dog walkers are already listed there.
Frequently asked questions about dog walkers
What should I ask a dog walker?
How many dogs they walk, where, whether they have insurance, and what they do in an emergency. Meet them first and ask for references from people they have worked for.
Is group walking suitable for my dog?
It suits some dogs well, but others are better walked alone. Tell the walker about your dog's behaviour around other dogs.
Can I find a dog walker on QuoteZila yet?
Not yet. QuoteZila is pre-launch and is signing up local businesses first, starting in Cheshire. Customer job posting is coming soon and will be free for customers. If you are a dog walker in Cheshire you can register your interest in the Launch 500 now, with 2 months free and no card needed.
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