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PetsEvenings and weekendsJust a phone and good shoes

Start a dog walking business

To start a dog walking business, check your local licence and insurance rules, pick a small area and the times you walk, and set prices for 30 and 60 minute walks based on walkers near you. Then let owners book walks and tell you about their dog in one place.

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At a glance

You start with
Just a phone and good shoes
Time
Evenings and weekends
Where you work
Your own neighbourhood, on foot
Who pays
Dog owners who work days or travel
Check first
Local licence rules, pet care insurance, and how many dogs you may walk at once

How to start a dog walking business

  1. 1

    Check the rules where you live

    Some cities ask for a business licence or limit dogs per walker; pet care insurance covers you if a walk goes wrong.

  2. 2

    Pick your streets and walk times

    A small area means less travel between dogs. Midday is the slot owners find hardest to cover.

  3. 3

    Meet every dog first

    A short meet-and-greet tells you how the dog walks, and gives the owner confidence to hand over a key.

  4. 4

    Put up a booking page

    Owners book a walk, tell you about their dog, and you see the week at a glance.

  5. 5

    Find your first five clients

    Neighbours, local groups and a notice at the vet. Ask each one for a review after a week.

The app that runs it

Walk bookings, dog profiles and a weekly schedule. Fabricate builds it from the words below; change any of them first.

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Questions about starting a dog walking business

Do I need a licence to walk dogs?
It depends on your city and country. Some places require a business licence or limit how many dogs one person may walk, so check your council or city website before taking bookings.
How many dogs can I walk at once?
Many walkers keep groups to a few dogs they know well, and some places set a legal limit. Walk new dogs on their own first.

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