Being a combination of dog walker and pet sitter is one of the least expensive enterprises that you can start from home. You do not need much when it comes to supplies and equipment. The only expenses you will incur before begin your business is making sure the yard is dog friendly and they cannot get out, permits, marketing, and training.
The first thing that you should do is get the right training and one place you can do this is at "The Dog Walking Academy." This academy will offer a certificate in dog walking to the graduates of the workshops, which takes place in various locations.
You need to make a business plan plus calculate how any hours a day you devote to your business. You also need to figure out just how much money is needed to start with. You also need to know how much you have to make a profit each month.
You need to decide just what type of services you are going to offer. Are you going to offer just day services or will you have overnight pet sitting in your home?
Make sure that you the rates for the services that you are offering and then you can set your prices. You also need to register your business.
You also need to find out if you need a kennel license or any other type of license for the business you are engaged in.
