As a dog lover, owning one entails a series of responsibilities such as feeding it, taking care of it when it is sick and spending time taking it out to run or do its business, however, it may be the case that you do not have time to do so.
If you are one of those people who likes pets, this could interest you, because in Mexico City you can be a certified dog walker with the capital government and thus support people who for some reason cannot take their pets out.
What does the law say about dog walkers in CDMX?
The Law for the Protection and Welfare of Animals of Mexico City in its Article 4 states that a dog walker is a natural or legal person registered with the Animal Care Agency of the capital’s Ministry of the Environment.
The function of said person is to provide one or more dogs with walks for recreational purposes and is hired by the guardian of this or these, in exchange for payment.
Requirements to be a dog walker in CDMX
The Animal Care Agency of Mexico City (AGATAN) points out that walking dogs in a public space has become an opportunity for people to provide this service in exchange for financial compensation.
However, to prevent the animal from being mistreated and to avoid problems with citizens when walking it, the person who does it must be properly trained, because “it is necessary that this activity be regulated to safeguard animal welfare, the use of public space and avoid conflicts.”
According to AGATAN, the requirements for registration in the registry of dog walkers are:
Be over 18 years old
Pass the course “Good Practices for Dog Walkers”
Accredit with a minimum grade of 8
To complete the registration for the course, you must send the following documents to the email: [email protected]
Copy of official identification with photograph (both sides) (pdf)
Proof of address with a maximum validity of 3 months (pdf)
Curriculum vitae for the last 3 years (2021, 2022 and 2023) with supporting documents of accredited courses on animal topics (training, ethology/behavior, animal welfare, veterinary medicine, etc.) (pdf)
Source: tvazteca
