I have always been intrigued with people that can hold 5 or 6 dogs on leashes, walk the park and not get run down by the dogs pulling all in one direction. Some authority over pets is needed for this following extra income homebased business idea. Over the past several years there has been a significant increase in family pets and the majority of these new members of the family are dogs.  It has been reported that the main reason for this need for companionship is the high rate of divorces, security, single parents and our economy.  Even though more people are doing more in the home rather than going out, there aree many professionals and business travelers looking for pet walking assistance.

The large majority of the animals are inside pets and many are confined there for hours on end wile their owners are away at work.  Most are placed in a small area of the home such as the kitchen or bathroom to lessen the “clean-ups” as these pets have no access to a yard or field.  In addition to having no means of doing their "business" they are also denied sufficient exercise that all dogs young and old need much of.  This again is no fault of the owner; it’s an unfortunate sacrifice that both the animal and the owner make to be together.  This is a perfect setting for a home based business.

I would recommend a service of dog walking.  This has been practiced for years in the bigger cities with lots of success but has never made its way to smaller or suburban America.  Your services would require very little in initial startup cost, besides of course loving pets and with the right personality and the amount of ready and waiting clients, you would become an instant success. A supply of plastic bags and gloves is about all you need.

 

I still believe in the fundamentals of direct marketing and flyers are still big in my book to advertise this type of service as it will give you time to meet with a perspective client face to face, allowing both of you the opportunity to interview each other as well as the animal.  Choose a neighborhood that is easy and accessible to you for starters and one that is easy to walk; this will make your job a lot easier once you start working.  Have a list of duties that you are willing to perform and the times you are available.  Make your service known in community clubs and get quickly some recommendations (testimonials). Be attentive an listen to the pets owner as to the needs of the pet and have a full understanding of what the owner expects, this will get you many browning points with owner and pet.  Lastly go for it, everyone who has a pet has a need for your service if not now then at some point in the future.  What can you charge for a service like this? Well anywhere from $15 to $20 for every time you take the pet for a walk is about right in the midle of the market.

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