We’ve all seen them by now. Gloriously waterproof on the outside, fluffy and warm on the inside and in a multitude of colours to match your van, shoes or dog 😉 But, are dry robes any good for dog walking? Isn’t it too ‘flappy’? Talking to the pro dog walkers who have tried, it turns […]
Depending on the size of your client base, Christmas gifts can be quite an expense. So are they worth doing? Should you give gifts to clients at Christmas? And what are some of the best ideas out there for pro dog walkers? Let’s take a look. Are Christmas Gifts to Clients worth doing? What do
Do you need it to be successful? Should you wear it to be identified? What are the downsides to branded, printed or embroidered workwear, t shirts and apparel? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons. Pros of Branded Workwear Professionalism Like it or not, we’re all judged by how we look and wearing
As a dog walker, should I get branded workwear? Read More »
We’ve all been there. They just won’t leave that other dog, or you, alone for a moment and as amusing as it was to start with, a dog that just won’t stop humping isn’t funny anymore and it’s spoiling your group walk. Let’s look at why they do it and, more importantly, how to stop
Help! A dog on my group walk won’t stop humping! Read More »
…is a question you’ll often see online. So for owners and potential clients who found this article, let me explain, and for the pro dog walkers reading this, bookmark and feel free to share 🙂 How many hours per day can a dog walker walk? We in the Uk typically expect the working day to
Not a professional, but Sally Field (no, not that one) had been volunteering at Millbrook RSPCA centre for 47 years and walked 10 dogs twice a week until recent years when she would instead, come and sit with the dogs for company. Sally passed away at 104 years old. Now I’m not suggesting we professionals
Who is the oldest professional dog walker? (Can we work until retirement?) Read More »
Admit it, you probably haven’t looked at parking rules since you passed your driving test right? But now as a professional dog walker you’re having to find the closest parking space to your client’s house to make sure you’re collecting or dropping off dogs as fast as you can so that the other dogs aren’t
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As a newly registered self-employed person you may not be aware of all the things you can put down as expenses when it comes to filling in your tax return each year. I certainly didn’t realise I could claim laundry expenses when I started! Let’s take a look at what you can claim and how
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When starting up a new dog walking business, or expanding an established one into a new area, doing some due diligence and seeing if there are enough dogs to sustain a new walker in that area is a great starting point for your research. Top of the list is EH25 (Edingburgh) with a whopping 5.9
Which area in the UK has the most dogs (per household)? Read More »
Times are tough, so can you really start a dog walking business without any cash or experience whatsoever? Yes, you absolutely can. Although it’s easier to start with a little cash than none, it’s still possible (and legal) to do so. We’ll take a look at the steps you can take, along with the slightly
How to start a dog walking business with ZERO money (and no experience). Read More »
