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How to Make and Distribute Dog Walking Flyers
Here's how to design and distribute a dog walking flyer you can be proud of, plus a free download of two different flyers that you can use as a template.
Dog Walking Rates
We checked the rates of three dog walkers per city, from New York City (population 8 million) to Biloxi, Mississippi (population 50,000) to get a sense of what dog walkers are charging across the United States.
How to Get Insurance
If you want to look like a real pro, you'll need dog walking insurance.
How to Write a Dog Walking Business Plan
Double your chances of success just by writing a simple 10 page business plan.
Dog Walking Forms
Why you need dog walking business forms, which forms to use and a free template of each kind of form.
How to Stop a Dog Fight
Dog fights and dog attacks top the list of a dogwalker's worst nightmares. Aside from a dog getting lost or injured, there's really nothing more scary than a dog fight. But they do happen, and knowing what to do can make the difference between a short burst of a shuffle and something that ends up being a tragedy.
Dog Walking Tips
Make walks more fun for you and your dog with these easy to follow tips.
Dog Walking Business Cards
If you only have one marketing tool, business cards should be it. Here's how many to get, where to get them, and what to put on them.
How to Pick a Dog Walking Business Name
How to pick a great name and be sure that its in the clear for your use.
Dog Walking for Children and Teens
Dog walking is a great part time job for teens and even for some children as young as ten years old. But there are some things you need to do to ensure everything works out for both the dog and the young dog walker.
Dog Walking Services: Dogs' Day Out
Some dog walking companies call these "dog hikes" or "dog adventures" or "dog safaris".
Be the Best Dog Walker in Your Town
If you have been thinking about starting a dog walking business seriously enough to start checking out who else is walking dogs, or if you've been a dog walker for awhile, you have surely noticed that you aren't the only one who has realized what a great business it can be.
How to Handle Aggressive Dogs
When you find yourself walking a dog that is aggressive, there are some things that you can do to try to make the best of things, discourage the menacing behaviors, and keep yourself and your dog safe.
How to Get a Dog Walking Job
Once you've decided that a dog walking business is for you, and you have the basics and legal elements all set up, you still need one very important thing to make it work: clients.
Dog Walking Franchises
There are several pros and cons to using franchises and you'll want to consider them all before you put down your money.
Additional Dog Services to Offer
Pet sitting, dog grooming, poop scooping and, of course, dog training are all natural add-on services to offer.
Walking Puppies
Walking with a brand new puppy on a leash can be a rather interesting experience for both you and the pup. Here's how to make it a good experience.
How to Start a Dog Walking Business
An overview of what to expect and what you'll need to start dogwalking, plus how to tell if its a good business for you.
How to Advertise and Promote a Dog Walking Service
How to promote your business effectively and without overspending.
How to Get Experience with Dog Walking and Dog Training
How to be a good dog walker from the first time you take a client's dog out.
Pricing Your Dog Walking Services
Here's some basic estimates on how hard you'll have to work to make $2,500 a month walking dogs.
Would You Make a Good Dog Walker? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Find Out
5 questions to ask yourself to find out if dog walking is right for you.
How To Interview Clients: The Owners and Their Dogs
How to prepare for and present yourself at the interview with your dog walking client.
Dog Training Basics Every Dog Walker Must Know: Dog Walkers' Obedience Training
Knowing a bit about dog training will make your job as a dog walker much easier.
Dog Walking Safety Tips
Its waaaay better to be safe than sorry.
Dog Walking Etiquette
How to hone your dog walking manners for an added professional polish.
Reviews of Dog Walking Business Books
There are more and more books available about how to start a dog walking business. Here are the best ones I've come across.
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