The best way to begin making money dog walking is to join an agency. The agency will take a cut of the amount charged to the dog owner , but you will gain valuable experience and you don’t need to worry about any legal issues.
It’s easy to find an agency to join, all you need to do is a Google search in your area.
If you want to start your own dog walking business in the future, the experience and trust you have built up will be a massive advantage. Just think about the network of contacts you will have made over the time working for the agency as a dog walker. Always think about the end game and what you will need to start your own niche dog walking business, if this is what your aim is.
It would be advantageous to get a dog handling certificate, This shows you are committed and have credibility. Some agencies may require this before they will hire you to join their dog walking business, again do a Google search in your area to find a reputable organisation to get certified.
The other thing you will need is a love of dogs and the ability to win over the owners with small chat and compassion towards their dog. The owners will know their dog best and they will consider their dog as part of their family , if not one of their children.
Have a look at this dog walking agency based in New York to understand what their employment requirements are for dog walking employees.
NYC DOG WALKERS
If you are looking to get certified the Canine Club Academy maybe for you.
They say “The Canine Club Academy was founded to help dog lovers like you turn an enthusiasm for dogs into a rewarding career. The aim of the Course is to equip you with the real-world skills, credentials and marketing tools to become a professional in the booming canine industry.”
When you make a little extra money as a dog walker remember, invest some of the money in passive income producing investments. These will continue to pay you long into the future, if invested wisely, even after you finish being a dog walker.
https://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Dog-Walker
There are new players in the dog walking space making it even easier to make money from dog walking. One of the new players is Wag, Wag is the “Uber of dog walking” and puts dog owners in contact with dog walkers in their area.
Wag says” it’s a great way for animal lovers to earn income from something you enjoy. All you need is a smart phone, like working outside, like dogs, be physically fit, familiar with basic handling commands, committed to providing quality care, friendly and outgoing”
If this sounds like you, check out Wag and apply to become a dog walker and make money.
https://wagwalking.com/dog-walker
