How much to charge for walking a dog

 Everyone loves animals.   If you agree, then you most probably had one or two.  Mine was a dog   Dogs are good for company.  As the years go by, they grow in you.


 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.  All this is part of loving your animal no matter what it is.


 Many people own pets for the sake of their interaction.  For some, being able to work with animals is a real treat and sometimes a lifelong dream.


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.  Animal lovers find this exciting.


 Starting this business takes little but the outcome is great.   Many People are willing to part with lots of money so that their dogs can be walked by other people.  You can even hire dog walkers to do the job and you manage them.


You can choose what type of walking service you want to engage in.  Do you want to walk a group of dogs or do you want to concentrate on a couple or just one?


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


 Pricing is crucial in this business.  How does one charge for the service?


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

 A ½ an hour walk costs 15 to 20 dollars. On an hourly basis, the price goes up to20 to 30 dollars  That is for one dog. If you add a dog, you charge ½ the price for the going rate.

 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.


If you are going to offer other services, such as massage or grooming, you can work that out on an individual basis.


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


You can get good returns on walking dogs if you happen to love pets.  Some people will pay you handsomely for walking their dogs as they do not have time to do it. To them it is a valuable service.   This business can be turned into an enjoyable and profitable venture.