Why Starting a Pet Sitting or Dog Walking Business is Right For You Have you ever thought of starting a Pet Sitting Business? Although this is not a career which many people consider initially, more and more people are now searching for professional pet sitters and dog walkers. Recently an increasing number of people have become aware of the needs of their pets. Long hours out of the home, or holidays where a dog may be caged with other dogs for two weeks, are becoming less common, and because of this the pet sitting and dog walking industry is growing rapidly. Many people carry out a range of services from Pet Sitting to Dog Walking, Pop in Services and Home Dog Boarding. Read the points below and we are sure many of you will think of starting a pet business.
It's not merely work - if you enjoy the company of dogs then nothing would be more satisfying than being a dog walker. The most important thing you need to become a dog walker is a love of dogs! Most people who become dog walkers do so because they enjoy spending time with dogs, and being outdoors. A combination of the two gives an amazing career choice which dog walkers really enjoy! Great business idea – Are you someone who’s always thought of starting a business but couldn’t take a step in the right direction owing to the lack of monetary funds? If that is so, then starting a pet business will suit you completely. This type of business has very low start-up costs compared to other industries and can be started up very quickly so you can concentrate on growing your business sooner! It can be an additional income – You can focus on your other jobs while keeping the dog walker business as a side line. Many dog walkers are also full time parents who have to juggle school runs and part time employment. As you can work for as small a number of hours as you wish, you can tailor your business to suit you, and can even run it alongside another job or business. Physical and mental exercise – You will have to walk miles with your canine partner and this means making yourself healthier. There are also challenges in running this type of business which will keep your mind active too!
Now that you know about a lot of benefits of being a dog walker, what’s stopping you? If you love dogs and would like to be your own boss or generate some additional income, Pet Sitting and Dog Walking may be right for you!