A dog walker doesn't need your dog's full blood panel or last year's dental x-rays. They need to know whether your dog is reactive on leash, what medications to give on a midday walk, what foods to avoid if someone offers a treat, and who to call if something goes wrong. A Voocie pet info card puts exactly that information on a single link the walker opens in their phone's browser — no app, no login.
Because the card pulls from your dog's live Voocie health record, it updates automatically. When your vet adjusts a medication or you update a behavioral note, the walker sees the change the next time they open the link.
- A Voocie dog walker card is a shareable link with just the info a walker needs — behavior, meds, allergies, and emergency contacts.
- The walker opens it in any browser. No app, no signup, no cost to the walker.
- Updates automatically from your pet's Voocie health record — medication changes show up without you sending a new document.
What information does a dog walker actually need?
Professional dog walkers consistently say the same things are missing from client handoffs: behavioral warnings they discover on the first walk, medication timing they learn by text at the last minute, and emergency contacts they never receive at all. A structured card fixes every one of these gaps.
- Leash behavior: reactive to other dogs, pulls toward squirrels, spooked by skateboards, needs a front-clip harness. The things a walker needs to know before they clip the leash, not after.
- Medications on walk schedule: if a midday dose falls during the walk window, the card shows the medication name, dose, and how to administer it. If no meds are needed during walks, the card says so — no ambiguity.
- Allergies and food restrictions: cannot eat chicken, allergic to certain grasses, should not have rawhide. Prevents well-meaning treat offers from causing a reaction.
- Medical conditions the walker should know about: epilepsy (what a seizure looks like, what to do), hip dysplasia (no jumping or rough play), heart condition (limit intense exercise in heat).
- Emergency contacts: your phone, your backup contact, your vet, and the nearest emergency vet. If your dog is injured on a walk, the walker shouldn't have to scroll through text messages to find a number.
Why is a structured card better than a text message?
A text message with care instructions gets buried under new messages within a day. A multi-page PDF sits in a download folder. A sticky note stays on the fridge — useless at the dog park. A Voocie card is a bookmarked link the walker opens on their phone whenever they need it. Same format for every client's pet, always in the same place.
For walkers managing five, ten, or twenty dogs, consistency matters more than personality. A structured card means every dog's critical info is organized the same way. No hunting through different text threads, no wondering whether the allergy note was in the first email or the follow-up.
How do dog walkers get started with Voocie cards?
As a dog walker, you don't need to do anything except open the link your client shares. If a client doesn't use Voocie yet, you can suggest they start a record — it's free to create. Once they've added their dog's care details, they share the walker card link with you.
You can also start a record for your client's pet yourself and hand it over to them. You enter the basics during intake — name, breed, known medications, behavioral notes — then transfer the record to the owner. They fill in the rest and connect their vet. You get the card link back as soon as they share it.
Frequently asked questions
Does the dog walker need a Voocie account?
No. The walker opens a shared link in any browser. No app, no account, no cost.
Can I use one card for multiple walkers?
Yes. The card is a link — share it with your regular walker, your backup walker, and your dog sitter. Each person opens the same current information.
What if my dog has a medical emergency during a walk?
The card includes your emergency contacts and the nearest emergency vet's number. If your dog has a known condition (epilepsy, heart condition), the card shows the walker what to watch for and what to do. For any emergency, the walker should call an ER vet immediately — talk to your vet about what signs to watch for.
How is this different from the pet sitter card?
A pet sitter card includes full overnight care instructions — feeding schedule, medication timing, house rules. A dog walker card focuses on walk-specific info: leash behavior, midday meds, and emergency contacts. Both are generated from the same Voocie record.
Is Voocie free for dog walkers?
Yes. Receiving and viewing cards is always free for the professional. The pet owner maintains the Voocie record ($99/year, about $10/month).