Dog-walking businesses under the microscope

Professional dog-walkers may soon have to jump through a few more hoops to do their job.

The City is looking into a growing number of complaints over some people walking several dogs at once, in off-leash areas.

According to the Calgary Sun, the bylaw department is now looking at possibly capping the number of dogs a person can walk at one time.

Bylaw boss Bill Bruce says the problem isn’t necessarily with canines causing trouble, but rather the mess they’re creating.

He says the growing problem came up during the City’s recent review of off-leash areas.

In the future, it could mean dog-walking businesses, and perhaps even Doggie Daycares, may need a license to operate.