What I Learned From a Decade as a Professional Dog Walker - The Atlantic
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Entrepreneurs in the industry are surprisingly ignorant, and everyone wants to know if you fool around with your clients.
What I learned from a decade in the profession
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Jim Buck, New York City's first professional dog walker - The Boston Globe
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Lesson of the Day: 'Her Job Is a Walk in the Park' - The New York Times
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Man Tried to Travel the Atlantic in a Hamster Wheel, U.S. Says. Again. - The New York Times
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Jim Buck, First Pro Dog Walker, Dies at Age 81, Exotic Professions
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America's First Pro Dog Walker Dies - All Pet News
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Job Openings At Dog Walking And Pet Sitting Services
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Why Do Humans Talk to Animals If They Can't Understand? - The Atlantic
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Hot Doggo Worth. Azra Tanç. Dog Walker. Doggo
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The Path to Success Is a Squiggly Line - The Atlantic
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