If you don't have any family or friends nearby who can take care of your dog for you, then a dog walker is your best bet. Then can pop in and make sure your dog is happy, fed and watered, and make sure they get their daily walks while you're away. So you can still attend those special events without worrying!

Dog walker salaries vary between cities, but an average dog walker in the UK will make between £10 and £14 per hourly walk. If you walk one dog per hour for eight hours a day, that's a starting salary of £20,000 a year, straight off the bat.

You'll know your dog best, and the amount of exercise a dog can manage will vary between breeds and dogs, but a good rule of thumb is a ratio of five minutes of formal exercise per month of age (up to twice a day) until the puppy is fully grown i.e., 15 minutes (up to twice a day) when three months old, 20 minutes when ...

Most dogs need at least 1-2 walks per day (unless otherwise specified by your vet). A brisk walk is a great opportunity for them to burn off extra energy.