Sunday, September 1, 2013

Setting dog walker rates

Setting dog walker rates

By George Dodson


Most of us like animals. If you agree, then you most probably had one or two. I used to have a dog 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. It means that we have to clean, feed and seek their medical attention. All this is part of loving your animal no matter what it is.

Many people own pets for the sake of their interaction. Some people find pleasure in working with animals and make it a career

Pet lovers can join the dog walking business.

Dog walkers each day walk their client?s dogs. The walks might vary in distance from brisk to scenic walks for exercise. For lovers of animals, this is enjoyable.

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 have the ability of choosing what type of service you want to engage in. Do you want to walk a group of dogs or do you want to concentrate on a couple or just one?

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

One important aspect of this business is the price you set for the service. 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.

The rate is 15 to 20 dollars for ? an hour. If you are going to walk for 1 hour, the price is 20 to 30 dollars. The stated rate is for one dog, additional dogs pay half of one dog.

The rate differs if there with the walking distance, the type of walk and if the dog is to be offered treats along the way. The rate also varies with the number of dogs.

Additional services call for individual rate calculations.

When you contract with someone to walk their dog or dogs, be sure you are upfront with all the costs, especially incidentals such as treats or grooming.

You can get good returns on walking dogs if you happen to love pets. Various people will part with good money in order to have their dogs walked. They value this service. You can turn this into a lucrative business for you.




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