Kelsey Clark
- Kelsey Clark became a professional dog walker after she quit a job at a veterinary clinic.
- Her first client was a customer of the clinic who asked her to watch her dog.
- In April 2021, she hired her first contractor after becoming overwhelmed working 12-hour days.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kelsey Clark, a 29-year-old from Vancouver, British Columbia, about her work as professional dog walker and sitter. It has been edited for length and clarity.
I grew up on a farm — we had horses, pigs, cows, and dogs. I'm very comfortable around all sorts of animals.