Setting dog walker rates

Most of us like animals.   If you have a similar liking, then you must have had a few. Mine was a dog   Dogs make great company. As the years go by, they grow in you.


We love our animals and want to take care of them.   It means that we have to clean, feed and seek their medical attention.  It’s all part of loving your animal, no matter what kind.


 Most people own pets so that they get to interact with them. 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 dog can be exercised on either brisk or scenic walks. Animal lovers find this exciting.

 The capital of this business is little yet it scores big.  As some people are unable to walk their dogs; they pay big for someone to do it instead.  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.   You might prefer either walking dogs as a group or individually.


You can also offer other services to go along with your walking service, such as dog massage, grooming, or obedience training.


One important aspect of this business is the price you set for the service. How do you go about setting the fees?


 The fee for walking dogs within a population of 10 to 150 thousand people is standardized as follows.



 A ½ an hour walk costs 15 to 20 dollars. 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.

All this will depend on how far you walk the dog, what kind of walks, and if you offer feed or treats.   The number of dogs walked also makes the rate vary.


If you are going to offer other services, such as massage or grooming, you can work that out on an individual basis.


 Ensure that you are working costs upfront while dealing with walking dogs especially with additional costs.


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.   This business can be turned into an enjoyable and profitable venture.