Should I get sign writing? Can I use a car?
Back when I first started out my car (Vauxhall Tigra – the worlds least suitable dog walking car) was lined with the neighbours donations of old towels. Then when I got a bigger car (Vauxhall Astra – a massive upgrade in space) I installed dog crates and kept on using the towels until I discovered […]
I started dog walking after being made redundant and the vehicle I had at the time was a Vauxhall Tigra. In case you were in any doubt, a small sports car is not the best dog walking van 🙂 Unless most of your clients live within a 15 minute walking radius of your home (see
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You’ve bought a lovely new van, and kitted it out with crash-tested crates, it’s new, clean and shiny. Then your first walk of the day has an entire, uncastrated male in the group who jumps in and immediately cocks his leg peeing not only in his own crate but across two more and down the
With rising petrol and diesel prices we’ve all got an eye on the fuel gauge at the moment and will be wondering how to save fuel. Increasing costs mean lower profits and with rising energy prices in our homes as well, everyone is really feeling the pinch right now (Including our customers). Small changes and
If you use a car for your dog walking business then you’re going to want to not only keep your dogs as safe as possible whilst travelling but also make sure you’re complying with the law. In the UK the highway code rule 57 states;“When in a vehicle make sure dogs or other animals are
Dog guards for professional dog walking vehicles. Read More »
Yes, you can be a full time professional dog walker without a car or van. In fact, if you market yourself the right way, you just might be more successful without one. But your location is a key factor. Travel options Your travel options are likely to be dependent on two factors. The paradox is
Many dog walkers and pet sitters debate whether to use their van’s surface as additional advertising space with signwriting. It tells everyone who you are but also highlights WHERE you are. But do the benefits outweigh the risks? Should dog walkers have signwriting on their vehicles? Yes, we think so. Let’s take a look at
Should dog walkers have signwriting on their vehicles? Read More »
When you first start up you might want, or need, to use your current vehicle for dog walking and most of the time this will be a car. Plenty of successful, happy dog walkers and their dogs are working daily from their cars. So let’s delve into a common startup question. Do I need a
