There are many reasons why we believe Nashville Dog Walkers stands out against other dog walking companies. One of those reasons being the extensive training each of our team members completes before becoming a part of the team. Even before joining the team, our employees undergo an extensive vetting, hiring, and training process. We know allowing someone into your home and to care for your furry family members is a very sensitive responsibility. Because of this, we run background checks and reference checks on each of our employees before starting with training. Many dog walking companies provide minimal training, if any at all, before handing off the responsibility of pets to new employees. While loving pets seems to be a universal language, that does not mean pet care is a simple task that should be taken lightly. Each pet has its own personality, needs, challenges, and specific care instructions. No 2 pets are the same! We believe it is important for our team to know how to work with all pets big and small and to provide care for their specific needs, from learning how to use and handle different types of harnesses, how to administer medication, how to follow specific feeding routines, etc. Our staff is also trained and experienced on how to navigate different dog and cat behaviors and encourage and reinforce positive behaviors. It is extremely important to us that our staff are properly trained and competent to complete each job thoroughly. Our employees are PROFESSIONAL pet care providers who are also trained on proper client etiquette and how to keep themselves and pets safe while on the job.