How Do You Start A Dog Walking Service?
• Decide what you would like your business name to be. If you think you may want to expand in the future to add on other pet care services, don’t end your name in “dog walking”. Be sure to include your service in your name. For example, you can be Becky’s Dog Walking for just dog walking services or Becky’s Pet Care for all types of pet care you may want to add on to your business. • Legalize your business. Go to your state’s business website and register your business. Dog walkers generally do not need a business license, but you still need to let your state know you are running a business. To find your local government office do a search for “running a business in [your state]” • Obtain insurance. This is very important. You never know if you will be bit or if the dog will bite someone else or you may even lose grip of the leash causing the dog to run into the street. Dog Walking insurance is cheap, running you $164 for the year. You can get this price through Pet Sitters Associates
