A Dog Walking Business can be a very profitable business to start with little overhead costs to run! Typically dog lovers go into a dog walking business so you will also have the luxury of “loving your job”.
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Many families have hectic schedules and they are gone from the early morning straight through until dinner time. With your dog walking service you can go to the home and once or twice per day to take the dog(s) for a walk. Many families would rather have a dog walker come into their home so the dog feels comfortable rather than taking the dog to a new environment.
All you will need is a few steady customers to make this a profitable business for you. The owners should supply the collar and leash, all you have to do is show up! Also be sure the dog has his id tags on at all times, better safe then sorry! You can also supply dog treats and toys as an extra way of making money with your dog walking business.
Marketing a dog walking business can also be done on a shoestring budget. You can use business cards, flyers, post on bulletin boards in grocery stores and the like. Word of mouth and referrals will also help you to pick up new clients.
In fact, you could also contact some pet sitters and doggie daycares in the area and you can refer your customers that need petting and they can refer you customers that only need dog walking – it’s a win/win for both businesses.
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