How set rates as a dog walker

By George Dodson


Everyone loves animals. If you agree, then you most probably had one or two. I owned a dog previously. Dogs are good for company. With time, you get used to dogs.

For the love we have for our animals, we seek to take care of them. It means that we have to clean, feed and seek their medical attention. All this is part of loving your animal no matter what it is.

Many people own pets for the sake of their interaction. For some, being able to work with animals is a real treat and sometimes a lifelong dream.

Pet lovers can join the dog walking business.

Dog walkers take clients dogs for a walk on a daily basis. The dog can be exercised on either brisk or scenic walks. Animal lovers find this exciting.

The capital of this business is little yet it scores big. As some people are unable to walk their dogs; they pay big for someone to do it instead. You can even hire dog walkers to do the job and you manage them.

You can also choose the type of dog walking business that suits you. You might prefer either walking dogs as a group or individually.

You can diversify to offer other services as massage, grooming or training on obedience.

Pricing is crucial in this business. How does one charge for the service?

Walking dogs in a city having 10 to 150 thousand people is standardized as follows.

The rate is 15 to 20 dollars for ? an hour. On an hourly basis, the price goes up to20 to 30 dollars That is for one dog. If you add a dog, you charge ? the price for the going rate.

All this will depend on how far you walk the dog, what kind of walks, and if you offer feed or treats. It might also vary if you group walk dogs rather than a single or two dogs.

Other services offered need a work out on an individual basis.

When you contract with someone to walk their dog or dogs, be sure you are upfront with all the costs, especially incidentals such as treats or grooming.

Walking dogs can be a great business to get into if you love pets and like working around them. Some people will pay you handsomely for walking their dogs as they do not have time to do it. This service is of value to them. For you it can be a lucrative service as well as an enjoyable one.




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