Private dog walking fields are a fantastic way to keep you and your groups safe, or your reactive dogs relaxed, but walking in the same place each time can become boring, not just for the dogs, but for you too! So how can we make a dog walk more exciting? While dogs may have routines […]
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We’ve all spotted the adverts on Gumtree or Facebook, where a local kid is looking to earn some money by offering a dog walking service. But in the UK, what are the rules and regulations, can they be insured under 18 and at what age CAN someone become a dog walker? (and if you’re in
New clients often have puppies who aren’t quite old enough to go on the long, hour-plus walks with your usual groups so most dog walkers start with puppy visits. But what exactly can you do during a puppy visit once all the obvious things have been taken care of? Let’s take a look at the
If your new client tells you that their dog is a ‘bit reactive’ it’s wise to walk them solo and in locations which reduce the chance of them becoming reactive. If you want to brush up on what a reactive dog is, check out our article here; What is a reactive dog? Choosing where to
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Most professional dog walkers will have to make the decision at some point in their business whether to charge clients a retainer or not. The most common situation is a client who is a teacher who does not need their dog walking during school holidays. And the question for the dog walker is… Should you
In the UK, the law states that a dog must be suitably restrained while in a vehicle to prevent them from causing a distraction to the driver or injury to themselves or a passenger. So when transporting dogs in a car or van, you must ensure that you meet these legal requirements as a minimum.
There is no secret to be found when you’re looking to increase your client base. It’s all about providing exactly what you’ve promised and building a top class reputation. However, there are some additional actions you can take to build your business faster in the early stages. After all, the more satisfied clients you have,
Dog walking is one of the pet business’s oldest and most common services. It also has a bit of a learning curve. Some of that involves realising that not all owners train their dogs not to pull on the lead and that you, a dog walker who sees the dog for one hour maximum a
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It’s probably crossed all of our minds once or twice about how nice it would be to have a space just for our own client’s dogs by setting up a private dog walking field. It wouldn’t just be our client’s dogs either, we could also make some extra income by renting out the space to
Now that you’ve decided to start your business and have an appropriate dog walking business name for it, the next logical step is to design a logo to use on vehicle signwriting, your social media accounts, business cards and even branded clothing. But how much does a logo cost and can you design it yourself?
