• Give a better insight into how walks should be structured to ensure a stimulating and fun experience.  Helping minimize risk factors for the safety of the dogs, dog walker and the general public.
  
• When to say no, not to the dog but rather assessing whether the dog will benefit from group walking or is perhaps more suitable for solo walks.
  
• Keeping a good client base.
  
• Maintaining professionalism. 
  
• Flying the Pet Professional Guild banner is not just about training.

Claire Staines PCT-A is a Pet Professional Guild steering committee member representing the British Isles as well as a professional dog trainer. She has been active in the industry for 12 years and also runs a successful dog walking and training business that caters for all individual dogs’ needs and the clients’ peace of mind and enjoyment. Staines is based in West Lothian, Scotland with her family and three Rhodesian ridgebacks.