Dog Walking

affordable • responsible • kind

I treat your dog like it was my own. Affordable dog

walking and pet sitting for your town area. Good

references, lots of experience. Discounts for more

than one walk a week, or two or more dogs.

Call 555-555-5555 and ask about getting a free trial

walk or visit www.BestWalks.com.

Become a Professional Dog Walker

It seems that many people have a misconception that walking dogs for a living is all fun

and games. Dog walkers can make their own schedules, wear what they want to wear,

and they spend their days walking around or visiting parks with dogs. In truth, walking

dogs isn't as easy as just grabbing a leash and making flyers to get customers. Here's are

some tips about how you can begin a rewarding career as a dog walker.

The best way to prepare for a career in dog walking is to complete training and receive

certification. Not only will this teach you the ropes of the business, it will ensure

customers that you can be trusted with their canine companions. There are several

reputable organizations that train and certify dog walkers. One of the better known dog

industry trainers is Dog Tec, which provides education in dog training, walking, sitting and other types of services. Dog Tec holds a number of workshops and talks

throughout the United States. The Dog Tec Dog Walking Academy is a four-day

intensive training program that teaches participants about dog behavior, health issues,

pack management and the in's and out's of starting your own business.

Dog insurance is important for dog walkers, sitters and trainers. If you or one of the

pets you are working with is injured on the job, insurance will keep you safe from

liability. Reputable dog walker insurance programs include Pet Sitters Associates,

Mouer-Foster Kennel Pro, the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters and Pet

Sitters International. Getting insurance is a critical aspect to starting a dog walking

business... don't start one without insurance!

People who don't yet wish to start a dog walking business of their own may wish to

work for someone else first. It's almost always better to learn the ropes from another

expert, and by working for an established dog walking service, the dog walker doesn't

need to worry about insurance, bonding, or even forming company. It's also a good way

to meet potential future clients. If someone doesn't have the desire to manage a

company on his or her own, it's a great idea to work with someone else. There are far

fewer hassles, and the dog walker can focus strictly on walking dogs. In addition, when

you work for someone else, you don't have to worry about bringing in new clients

either. To find a job, you can visit the website of local dog walkers and send the business

owner an email if you don't see a job listing. You can also search on sites like

Monster.com and even Craigslist.

Dog walking can be extremely dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. This is

especially true in large cites like New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Seattle and

others, where, no matter which route you choose for the dogs, there will be a high

density of people walking around and many cars, trucks, and speeding bikes. You should

get clothes that help you stand out. Brightly colored clothes are good, especially when

they have reflective patches. A reflective jacket will also suffice, especially at night. You should also be sure to carry a flashlight - just in case.

Once you've become trained, certified, and insured, you are ready to start walking dogs!

Finding clients in is surprisingly easy. You can post ads on Craigslist, put fliers on

community bulletin boards, or ask friends and family members to spread the word on

your new business. Make sure to get references from new clients, and that will help you

bring in other clients. Don't forget to create a website for your business and you

shouldn't skimp on that!

Dog walking is a great profession, and there are many ways in which you can become a

professional dog walker, whether you want to start your own service or work for an

established company.

Call 555-555-5555 and ask about getting a free trial walk or visit WALK