Thursday, March 21, 2013

Setting dog walker rates

By Bill Duggen


Most people like animals. If you agree, then you most probably had one or two. I owned a dog previously. Dogs are good for company. Dogs get used to you with time.

We love our animals and want to take care of them. It means that we have to clean, feed and seek their medical attention. No matter what kind of animal you own, all this is part of loving it.

Many people own pets for the sake of their interaction. Some people find pleasure in working with animals and make it a career

One of the areas available to pet lovers is the dog walking business.

Dog walkers each day walk their client's dogs. That might be a short walk or scenic walk for the exercise of the dog. For animal lovers this is great.

The start-up costs for this business is small yet the income opportunities are just about unlimited. As some people are unable to walk their dogs; they pay big for someone to do it instead. It is also possible to hire dog walkers and be their manager.

You have the ability of choosing what type of service you want to engage in. Do you prefer either walking a group of dogs or a single one at a go?

You can also offer other services to go along with your walking service, such as dog massage, grooming, or obedience training.

Pricing is crucial in this business. 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.

For hour, the cost is 15 to 20 dollars. If you are going to walk for 1 hour, the price is 20 to 30 dollars. The above pricing is for a single dog, an additional dog fetches half of the deal.

The rate differs if there with the walking distance, the type of walk and if the dog is to be offered treats along the way. It might also vary if you group walk dogs rather than a single or two dogs.

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

While signing a working contract on walking dogs, ensure that the costs are calculated upfront especially with additional charges.

If you happen to love pets, then dog walking is a good business. Various people will part with good money in order to have their dogs walked. They value this service. You can turn this into a lucrative business for you.




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