{"id":5163,"date":"2022-09-04T03:15:50","date_gmt":"2022-09-04T03:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-start-a-small-dog-walking-business\/"},"modified":"2022-09-05T06:45:07","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T06:45:07","slug":"how-do-i-start-a-small-dog-walking-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-start-a-small-dog-walking-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I start a small dog walking business?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-start-a-small-dog-walking-business\/#How_much_money_can_you_make_owning_a_dog_walking_business\" title=\"How much money can you make owning a dog walking business?\">How much money can you make owning a dog walking business?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-start-a-small-dog-walking-business\/#How_hard_is_it_to_start_a_dog_walking_business\" title=\"How hard is it to start a dog walking business?\">How hard is it to start a dog walking business?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-start-a-small-dog-walking-business\/#How_do_I_start_my_own_dog_walking_business\" title=\"How do I start my own dog walking business?\">How do I start my own dog walking business?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-start-a-small-dog-walking-business\/#What_qualifications_do_I_need_to_be_a_dog_walker\" title=\"What qualifications do I need to be a dog walker?\">What qualifications do I need to be a dog walker?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-start-a-small-dog-walking-business\/#Can_you_make_a_living_off_dog_walking\" title=\"Can you make a living off dog walking?\">Can you make a living off dog walking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-start-a-small-dog-walking-business\/#How_do_you_price_dog_walking\" title=\"How do you price dog walking?\">How do you price dog walking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-start-a-small-dog-walking-business\/#Do_dog_walkers_make_good_money\" title=\"Do dog walkers make good money?\">Do dog walkers make good money?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-start-a-small-dog-walking-business\/#How_do_I_get_more_dog_walking_clients\" title=\"How do I get more dog walking clients?\">How do I get more dog walking clients?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-start-a-small-dog-walking-business\/#Can_a_12_year_old_be_a_dog_walker\" title=\"Can a 12 year old be a dog walker?\">Can a 12 year old be a dog walker?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-start-a-small-dog-walking-business\/#Do_you_need_insurance_to_become_a_dog_walker\" title=\"Do you need insurance to become a dog walker?\">Do you need insurance to become a dog walker?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-start-a-small-dog-walking-business\/#How_much_do_dog_walkers_charge_UK_2020\" title=\"How much do dog walkers charge UK 2020?\">How much do dog walkers charge UK 2020?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-start-a-small-dog-walking-business\/#Do_dog_walkers_need_a_Licence_UK\" title=\"Do dog walkers need a Licence UK?\">Do dog walkers need a Licence UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-start-a-small-dog-walking-business\/#Can_I_walk_dogs_without_experience\" title=\"Can I walk dogs without experience?\">Can I walk dogs without experience?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-start-a-small-dog-walking-business\/#Do_dog_walkers_pay_taxes\" title=\"Do dog walkers pay taxes?\">Do dog walkers pay taxes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-start-a-small-dog-walking-business\/#Is_dog_walker_a_good_job\" title=\"Is dog walker a good job?\">Is dog walker a good job?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-money-can-you-make-owning-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_money_can_you_make_owning_a_dog_walking_business\"><\/span>How much money can you make owning a dog walking business?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">How much can you potentially make owning a dog walking business? According to Glassdoor, dog walkers make an average salary of $27,634 per year, with some making as much as $42,000 per year.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-easy-to-start-a-dog-walking-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is it easy to start a dog walking business?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-hard-is-it-to-start-a-dog-walking-business\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_hard_is_it_to_start_a_dog_walking_business\"><\/span>How hard is it to start a dog walking business?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Starting a dog walking business is a fairly straightforward, low-cost way to enter the animal industry. You can get your business off to a great start by following just a few simple steps. Most people will probably start their business as a sole practitioner or as a limited liability corporation (LLC).<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BQ0tGSSB1l4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-start-my-own-dog-walking-business\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_start_my_own_dog_walking_business\"><\/span>How do I start my own dog walking business?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How To Start A Dog Walking Business<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Why Start A Dog Walking Business.<\/li>\n<li>Research Your Market.<\/li>\n<li>Calculate Startup Costs.<\/li>\n<li>Gain Skills and Experience.<\/li>\n<li>Register Your Business.<\/li>\n<li>Know the Rules and Regulations.<\/li>\n<li>Get Animal Boarding License.<\/li>\n<li>Decide Your Pricing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 1 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BQ0tGSSB1l4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-qualifications-do-i-need-to-be-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_qualifications_do_I_need_to_be_a_dog_walker\"><\/span>What qualifications do I need to be a dog walker?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Qualifications and training<\/p>\n<p>Whist there are no specific qualifications required to become a dog walker\/pet sitter, having qualifications in areas such as animal first aid, animal behaviour, or animal care, will enhance your professional standing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-make-a-living-off-dog-walking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_make_a_living_off_dog_walking\"><\/span>Can you make a living off dog walking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At a dog park, two professional walkers in California\u2019s Bay Area told us that they can make $30,000 to $80,000 in a year. If a Wag walker were able to do five consecutive 30-minute walks, five days a week, making $17.50 per walk like Wag\u2019s CEO estimated, they would earn about $22,000 annually.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-price-dog-walking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_price_dog_walking\"><\/span>How do you price dog walking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Average dog walking rates are $20 per 30-minute walk and $40 per hour-long walk. Many dog walkers are happy to give you a weekly or monthly discount of 10% to 30%.<\/p>\n<p>Average Dog Walking Rates.<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"ztXv9\">\n<th style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Length<\/th>\n<th>Average Cost<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">30-minutes<\/td>\n<td>$20 \u2013 $30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Per hour<\/td>\n<td>$30 \u2013 $60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Per walk<\/td>\n<td>$10 \u2013 $35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Per month<\/td>\n<td>$280 \u2013 $360<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"do-dog-walkers-make-good-money\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dog_walkers_make_good_money\"><\/span>Do dog walkers make good money?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average wage for a dog walker in California is around $16.23 per hour.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thimble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/blog-how-much-do-dog-walkers-make.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Walker Salary Guide | Thimble\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xRFv3tF0OsQ\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-get-more-dog-walking-clients\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_more_dog_walking_clients\"><\/span>How do I get more dog walking clients?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are five ideas for getting your first dog walking clients.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Begin dropping off dog walking fliers 6 weeks in advance.<\/li>\n<li>Network with established dog walkers and pet sitters.<\/li>\n<li>Attend local dog events in your community.<\/li>\n<li>Create a Yelp profile for your business.<\/li>\n<li>Invest in your website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-12-year-old-be-a-dog-walker\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_12_year_old_be_a_dog_walker\"><\/span>Can a 12 year old be a dog walker?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Any child who loves pets and wants to make some pocket money might be excited to take on a dog-walking job, and it\u2019s a great option to consider since children under 14 have limited employment opportunities. But just as pet-sitting jobs have their pros and cons, so do dog-walking jobs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-you-need-insurance-to-become-a-dog-walker\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_insurance_to_become_a_dog_walker\"><\/span>Do you need insurance to become a dog walker?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What insurance do I need for Dog Walking? Public Liability insurance for dog walking can be a good idea as it will cover you in case the dog bites someone or causes an accident. (Remember Fenton?). Dog walking insurance can also cover vet fees incurred for dogs in your care (up to a set amount), death, theft and loss.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-do-dog-walkers-charge-uk-2020\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_dog_walkers_charge_UK_2020\"><\/span>How much do dog walkers charge UK 2020?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average cost of dog walking in the UK is \u00a310.37 per walk. Depending on where you live, however, you may pay up to 34% more for dog walking than other areas. To see how much you\u2019ll pay for a dog walker in your area, see below for dog walking prices in a dozen cities around the UK.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zGSJExLPY0w\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dog-walkers-need-a-licence-uk\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dog_walkers_need_a_Licence_UK\"><\/span>Do dog walkers need a Licence UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the UK, it\u2019s currently not necessary to have a dog walking licence, qualification, or certification. With no universal minimum requirements in place, all you need to legally operate a successful dog walking business is a love of dogs and adequate spare time.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kwe-H4wdXqg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-walk-dogs-without-experience\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_walk_dogs_without_experience\"><\/span>Can I walk dogs without experience?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though it\u2019s absolutely not essential for a person to have previous pet care experience to excel in the dog walking world, there are some prerequisites. It\u2019s hard to make money as a dog walker without working at least some strange hours or holidays every now in then.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dog-walkers-pay-taxes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dog_walkers_pay_taxes\"><\/span>Do dog walkers pay taxes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is dog walking taxable? A dog walking service on its own is not subject to tax. However, dog walking services provided in connection with dog boarding services are subject to tax.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-dog-walker-a-good-job\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dog_walker_a_good_job\"><\/span>Is dog walker a good job?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Learn About the Salary, Required Skills, &amp; More<\/p>\n<p>Dog walkers visit the homes of their clients to take dogs out for daily exercise. The job can be a good fit for those who want independent workdays, are self-starters, and love animals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How much money can you make owning a dog walking business?How hard is it to start a dog walking business?How do I start my own dog walking business?What qualifications do I need to be a dog walker?Can you make a living off dog walking?How do you price dog walking?Do dog walkers make&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194189,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-much-money-can-you-make-owning-a-dog-walking-business.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5163"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5163"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5163\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194191,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5163\/revisions\/194191"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194189"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5163"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5163"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5163"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}