DOG WALKING SERVICE

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

A dog walking service provides daily exercise and care for pets when owners are busy or at work. This business is perfect for animal lovers and thrives in residential neighborhoods or cities with a high number of pet owners.

STARTUP COST

High ($2,000–$10,000)

HOME-BASED

No

SKILLS REQUIRED

Communication, organization, creativity

IDEAL FOR

Ideal for animal lovers looking to build a pet-focused business.

FIT CHECK

A strong match for organized creatives who are comfortable with client interaction, managing feedback, and delivering visual work on deadlines.

STEP-BY-STEP BUSINESS STARTUP

1. Decide service area and rates
2. Create simple flyers or online profiles
3. Visit local parks to meet pet owners
4. Offer referral incentives
5. Expand into pet sitting if desired

COMMON MISTAKES

Taking on poorly defined contracts, skipping discovery calls, or undercharging for strategy and brainstorming time.

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