The largest professional body supporting and representing professional dog walkers in the UK.
With an appreciation for the hard work, professionalism and ethical standards required to be an outstanding professional dog walker, the MDWA are here to support you every step of the way through education, promotion and representation.
With more and more dog walkers entering the market, increasing media and governmental pressure, higher reports of dog theft and bite incidents - the need for professional, qualified and ethical dog walkers to stand out from the crowd has never been stronger.
MDWA Membership comes in the form of support, community and education.
The MDWA works closely with its advisory board of experienced, respected industry professionals from animal welfare, police and Local Council liaison backgrounds.
So, welcome to the MDWA, the future of professional dog walking in the UK, we look forward to working with you.
The Professional Dog Walking Certification is an industry recognised online training course providing a solid knowledge base and skillset for those already working in the sector or planning to start. A Certificate of Attendance will be issued
At the end of the course, take the online Assessment, acknowledge the learning you have undertaken during the Professional Dog Walking Certification and receive the Certification digital certificate
Once certified you will be able to apply for Membership of the MDWA gaining a listing and business page on the website plus access to the Members Resource area containing business tools and resources
The course covers essential topics such as law and risk assessment, canine welfare, behaviour and body language and the science and business skills required to demonstrate the highest dog walking standards and run a thriving business.
The MDWA is not only here for dog walkers but importantly, is also here to guide dog owners towards suitably qualified and certified professionals via our Members Directory, providing owners with peace of mind.
Your dog is an important member of your family and as such, you want to be sure that the person you engage to walk them is a knowledgeable professional
You want to know the person has training and education in topics like canine body language, walking different breeds, First Aid, legal requirements, risk assessment and handling and transportation skills
Despite all good intentions, if something goes wrong, you want to know that the person looking after your dog has appropriate, good quality business insurance in place
Quite simply, it is important that you know the person looking after your dog is dedicated to providing the very highest standards of canine care and welfare
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