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With the current restrictions can i look after someone else's dog for an afternoon

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Rose54

RSPCA have info on thier site about walking someone's dog that is Shielding .Like cleaning collar and lead and not touching the dog .I personally would not do it

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Prada47

I take my neighbours dog out every afternoon for about an hours exercise and I take myself at the same time. I know I enjoy it, not to sure about Harley especially in the Wind and Rain. He does need a gentle hose down when we get back but hey ho Essential Exercise !!!!

Hands Face Space Vaccinate to Stay Safe and Walk a Dog for Great Mental Health. Gel Hands + Wash before and after Walk it's easy really I haven't heard of anyone catching Covid walking a Dog !! or from a Dog.

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HHH2017

I continue to walk my sons dog (though he seems to think he walks me 🐶) and I love the company and exercise.

We both wash the lead, ball thrower etc down as we pass them back & forth and I wash my hands thoroughly afterwards. But people work etc and dogs still need exercise. Milo definitely good for my mental health too so I say be careful, be safe & go for it. 🐕‍🦺

From the Gov website -

“If you’re walking dogs on behalf of someone not able to

You may walk a dog for someone who is unable to leave their house because they are self-isolating.

You should wash your hands before and after handling the dog and keep 2 metres away from other people and animals, including when handing over the dog to the owner.”

gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus...

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