Thursday, March 7, 2013

What should one charge to take a dog for a walk

By Bill Duggen


Everyone loves animals. If you agree, then you most probably had one or two. I owned a dog previously. They make such great companions. Dogs get used to you with time.

We love our animals and want to take care of them. For this reason, we need to ensure they are clean, healthy and well fed. No matter what kind of animal you own, all this is part of loving it.

Most people own pets so that they get to interact with them. Other people though look forward to making loving animals a career.

Pet lovers can join the dog walking business.

Dog walkers take clients dogs for a walk on a daily basis. The dog can be exercised on either brisk or scenic walks. For lovers of animals, this is enjoyable.

The start-up costs for this business is small yet the income opportunities are just about unlimited. Some people are willing to pay a high price to have their animals walked, as they are unable to do it themselves. You can even hire dog walkers to do the job and you manage them.

You have the ability of choosing what type of service you want to engage in. You might prefer either walking dogs as a group or individually.

You can diversify to offer other services as massage, grooming or training on obedience.

Your rates are an important aspect in this sector. How does one charge for the service?

The fee for walking dogs within a population of 10 to 150 thousand people is standardized as follows.

A an hour walk costs 15 to 20 dollars. If you are going to walk for 1 hour, the price is 20 to 30 dollars. The stated rate is for one dog, additional dogs pay half of one dog.

The rate is dictated on the walking distance, the kind of walk and if there are to be treats. The rate also varies with the number of dogs.

Other services offered need a work out on an individual basis.

When you contract with someone to walk their dog or dogs, be sure you are upfront with all the costs, especially incidentals such as treats or grooming.

If you happen to love pets, then dog walking is a good business. Some people pay generously for you to walk their dogs as they do not have the time to do so. This service is of value to them. For you it can be a lucrative service as well as an enjoyable one.




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