Friday 22 November 2013

What Should One Charge To Take A Dog For A Walk

By George Dodson


Most of us like animals. If you agree, then you most probably had one or two. I owned a dog previously. Dogs are good for company. With time, you get used to dogs.

For the love we have for our animals, we seek to take care of them. For this reason, we need to ensure they are clean, healthy and well fed. All this is part of loving your animal no matter what it is.

For many people, owning a pet is all the interaction they have with animals. For some, being able to work with animals is a real treat and sometimes a lifelong dream.

One of the areas available to pet lovers is the dog walking business.

Dog walkers each day walk their client’s dogs. That might be a short walk or scenic walk for the exercise of the dog. Animal lovers find this exciting.

Starting this business takes little but the outcome is great. As some people are unable to walk their dogs; they pay big for someone to do it instead. It is also possible to hire dog walkers and be their manager.

You can choose what type of walking service you want to engage in. Do you prefer either walking a group of dogs or a single one at a go?

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

Your rates are an important aspect in this sector. How does one charge for the service?

The fee for walking dogs within a population of 10 to 150 thousand people is standardized as follows.

For ½ hour, the cost is 15 to 20 dollars. If you are going to walk for 1 hour, the price is 20 to 30 dollars. That is for one dog. If you add a dog, you charge ½ the price for the going rate.

All this will depend on how far you walk the dog, what kind of walks, and if you offer feed or treats. It might also vary if you group walk dogs rather than a single or two dogs.

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 pay generously for you to walk their dogs as they do not have the time to do so. They value this service. This business can be turned into an enjoyable and profitable venture.




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