Title: Guidelines for Your New Dog Walking Business If you are planning to start your own dog walking business but are unsure about what all will it take to get you there, then we have a few simple guidelines that would come handy and help you become an efficient professional dog walker.
The most important thing is that you need to be an animal lover. A lot of your time will be spent with dogs or cats. Intend to run your business professionally – think about insurance, membership of an association, training courses and criminal record check You will need to deal with the public as your potential clients so think about whether you are happy talking on the phone and face to face with people Flexibility is important with your customers. You need to follow the pet’s usual routine and walking/feeding patterns as the owner wishes. Be aware of any legal requirements for your business like licensing in your area or maximum number of dog rules in your local parks and open spaces Have a budget for marketing and advertising, whether this be a small amount for some leaflets and flyers or a full bespoke website and online advertising costs. Want to Know What Else is involved in Starting Pet Sitting Business? You don’t need to worry about the prerequisites and reaching clients anymore while starting your pet walking business. NarpsUK is a professional association of dog walkers and sitters that is here to assist you with everything to start and run a dog walking business, including getting a dog walking service app.