What Do I Do With The House Keys As A Dog Walker?

Hello,

I will be a first time dog walker and I am uncertain as to what should be done with the house keys when I return the dog to the clients house from the walk and no one is home after I lock the door.

Do I leave it up to the client and let them tell me what they would like done with the key?

I know some clients have lock pads ,others have garage door codes while others will hide the key outside for the dog walker to get in and then, the dog walker will hide the key back in the same spot. I am just extremely concerned with hiding and leaving the key outside in case someone would steal it by the time my client would return home even if it is a safe area, however if that's how the client would like it done I guess there is not much I can do.

And what should my key policy be?

Any suggestion and advice would be appreciated