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How much should I charge for dog walking business?
On average, professionals charge $15- $17 for a 15 – 20 minute walk and $18 – $22 for a 30 – 40 minute walk. For a 40 – 60 minute walk, you could charge between $22 and $27. If your client requires late night or early evening walks, many dog walkers charge an additional fee of $5 per dog.
What qualifications do you need to be a professional dog walker?
Whist there are no specific qualifications required to become a dog walker/pet sitter, having qualifications in areas such as animal first aid, animal behaviour, or animal care, will enhance your professional standing.
How much is a dog sitter per day?
Pet Sitting = $25-35 per night. Dog Walking = $10-25 per session. House Visits = $15-25 per visit. Doggy Day Care = $20- 40 per day.
How do I become a successful dog walker?
Here are the top 10 tips to help you run your dog walking business.
- Understand the meet and greet.
- Utilize local dog parks.
- Keep your cash flow as simple as possible.
- Get to know each pet and their owners.
- Always make safety your top priority.
- Use a short leash.
- Don’t rush it.
- Reward good behavior.
How much do dog walkers get paid?
Dog walkers may charge an average of $15 to $25 per visit, but this depends on location, experience and other factors. Walking one dog per day could raise an average of $100 per week. If you are motivated (and strong), you can walk multiple dogs at once, or several individual dogs per day, earning several hundred dollars per week.
What is the going rate for dog walking?
According to a survey conducted by the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS), animal caretakers charge a median rate of about $16.00 for a thirty minute visit, which is the length of a standard dog walk.
How much do dog walkers charge?
In general, dog walkers don’t charge per day but per walk. They usually offer a few options – 15 to 20-minute walks which cost about $15-$20 or longer 30-40 minute walks which are around $20-$30. Multiply that by two walks and you can expect to pay anywhere between $30-$60 a day. Add another $5-$10 per walk if it’s on a big holiday like Christmas.
What makes a good dog walker?
A good dog walker is always focused on the dogs in his or her care, constantly alert to body language and canine dynamics, looking ahead for potential trouble, and aware of surrounding and incoming people, dogs and the environment.