What should one charge to walk a dog

Everyone loves animals.   If you agree, then you most probably had one or two.  Mine was a dog  They make such great companions.   With time, you get used to dogs.


We love our animals and want 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.  Other people though look forward to making loving animals a career.


The dog walking business is a niche available for pet lovers.


 Dog walkers each day walk their client’s dogs.  The walks might vary in distance from brisk to scenic walks for exercise. For animal lovers this is great.


 The capital of this business is little yet it scores big. Some people are willing to pay a high price to have their animals walked, as they are unable to do it themselves.   You may also choose to hire dog walkers and manage them.


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


You can diversify to offer other services as massage, grooming or training on obedience.


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


 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.   The above pricing is for a single dog, an additional dog fetches half of the deal.

 The rate is dictated on the walking distance, the kind of walk and if there are to be treats.   The number of dogs walked also makes the rate vary.


 Additional services call for individual rate calculations.


 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.  This service is of value to them.  This business can be turned into an enjoyable and profitable venture.