May can feel like the reward for surviving winter. The days are longer, the countryside looks glorious, and on the surface everything seems easier. But May has a habit of dressing up hazards in sunshine and birdsong. For professional dog walkers, this is a month where risks often become less obvious, not less serious. Rising temperatures, increasing public activity, dense spring growth, more insects, more wildlife, and more energetic dogs can all create problems if you are n

For dog walkers, insurance is a must. Dog walking carries legal, financial and reputational risk. A single incident — a bite, road accident, lost dog, or livestock chasing claim — can cost thousands of pounds. The right insurance protects your business. The wrong insurance gives you...