Tuesday, November 12, 2013

What Should You Charge To Walk A Dog

By George Dodson


Most people like animals. If you agree, then you most probably had one or two. I used to have a dog They make such great companions. With time, you get used to dogs.

For the love we have for our animals, we seek to take care of them. That means we want to feed them, clean them, and get them medical attention when they need it. 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. Some people find pleasure in working with animals and make it a career

Pet lovers can join the dog walking business.

Dog walkers take clients dogs for a walk on a daily basis. That might be a short walk or scenic walk for the exercise of the dog. For lovers of animals, this is enjoyable.

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?

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 does one charge for the service?

Walking dogs in a city having 10 to 150 thousand people is standardized as follows.

The rate is 15 to 20 dollars for ½ an hour. For one hour, the price is 20 to 30 dollars. The stated rate is for one dog, additional dogs pay half of one dog.

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.

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.

You can get good returns on walking dogs if you happen to love pets. 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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