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 »
It’s understandable to be concerned about your own safety as a professional dog walker, however, attacks on dog walkers are very rare in the UK. But if you did want to carry some form of protection, what’s legal? Let’s take a look at what you can and can’t do in the UK. Pepper Spray In
As a professional dog walker can I carry pepper spray? (UK) Read More »
If you’ve got a chewer you’re best bet is taking off their lead and popping them in an empty crate. It feels mean but it’s the safest option if you think they might chew a towel, vet bedding or any other crate bottom liner you might use.
Being a single breed dog walker has its advantages. Specializing in one breed allows you to develop a deep understanding of their unique needs and behaviours. This expertise enables you to provide tailored and exceptional service to owners seeking specialized care. But there are pros and cons to specialising, so consider them carefully to see
Should you specialise in walking one breed of dog; pros and cons Read More »
You’ve read mixed reviews, right? So I’ve had my mud daddy for five years now and it’s still going strong without any replacement parts. Now admittedly it didn’t see much use in the first half of 2020 but it more than made up for it in the last half when we all went back to
Is a Mud Daddy worth it? (5 year long-term test) Read More »
It may surprise you, but there isn’t a specific law in the UK that states you must walk your dog. However, the 2006 animal welfare act does state that the person responsible for the dog must ensure that the dog is protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease and be able to exhibit normal behaviour
It’s tempting, especially when you’re building a new business, to use discounts to gain customers. Whilst using discounts in specific scenarios is a benefit, we’re going to look at why you shouldn’t offer them automatically for the easy win. Reasons to offer a discount to dog walking clients Gaining dog walking clients This will be
Should I offer discounts for dog walks? (when and why you should) Read More »
