Saturday, November 30, 2013

Setting Dog Walker Rates


by George Dodson


Most of us like animals. If you are like me, you grew up with one or two. I owned a dog previously. They make such great companions. As the years go by, they grow in you.

For the love we have for our animals, we seek 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.

For many people, owning a pet is all the interaction they have with animals. Other people though look forward to making loving animals a career.

Pet lovers can join the dog walking business.

Dog walkers each day walk their client’s dogs. The walks might vary in distance from brisk to scenic walks for exercise. For animal lovers this is great.

Starting this business takes little but the outcome is great. As some people are unable to walk their dogs; they pay big for someone to do it instead. You may also choose to hire dog walkers and manage them.

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?

There are also other dog services that can be incorporated for example massage, grooming or training on obedience.

One important aspect of this business is the price you set for the service. How is the fee set?

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

A ½ 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 number of dogs walked also makes the rate vary.

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.

Walking dogs can be a great business to get into if you love pets and like working around them. Various people will part with good money in order to have their dogs walked. 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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