i wanted to become a dog walker and i was wondering what my poster should say, how much i should charge an hour and all that jazz. any and all help will do.
2006-09-11 17:38:05 · 6 answers · asked by confusechixx010 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I don't know about posters, but why don't you try advertising your services for free at http://www.craigslist.com. There are quite a few dog walkers advertising their services in the Pets section for your local area. You can base your advertisement on the others.
2006-09-11 17:41:28 · answer #1 · answered by Perplexed Music Lover 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think what you charge will depend on what part of the country you're in, how big the urban area, etc. But don't price yourself at the bottom. People are giving over the care of their beloved pet to a stranger. Inexpensive is often equated with inexperience and/or poor service. Pet owners don't mind paying a little bit more if they know that Rambo is being well-cared for by you.
I used a dog walker for about 4 years, so I can tell you what was important to me:
Was I giving the key to my house to someone who would then copy it and give it over to a bunch of other people that worked for her? I wanted assurance that the owner was insured and bonded.
Was I getting the same walker every day or did they rotate? I understand that sometimes a substitute was needed but I didn't like the idea of my dog becoming accustomed to just anyone walking into the house.
How many dogs did each walker have to cover? I was paying $15.00 per day for a 30 minute walk/play time. Was I getting the full 30 minutes? or were they rushing off to the next house?
Were they hanging around inside my house? I actually had one walker who did this, and I learned it from a neighbor. But it turned out that Briz was her last walk before she had to go to school, so she hung out, watched TV and ate her lunch here, which I was okay with, once I knew about it.
If I needed an extra walk because I had to stay late at work unexpectedly, how difficult was that going to be for the walker?
If I needed them to measure how much water intake the dog had (bladder problems), was she going to be willing to help?
References... I needed to know that other people found the company to be reliable, and that the walkers had integrity.
Good luck...
2006-09-12 00:49:19 · answer #2 · answered by princessmeltdown 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before you just start dog walking be sure to check out the legalities. You can get in big trouble if someones dog gets hurt or even killed in your care. I suggest you look into being insured because accidents can happen, no matter how small your business/service is. There are lots of good books out there that touch on all of the things you need to know for this kind of work. Good Luck! Try reading: The Professional Pet Sitter by Lori & Scott Mangold
2006-09-12 00:44:02 · answer #3 · answered by K C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dog Walking
Pricing for Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
30 minute leash walk, 1 dog* - $16
60 minute off-leash park, 1 dog* - $18
Potty stops (10 minutes) - $12
Puppy services - Please call or e-mail for details.
Pet Sitting
30 minute visit, 1 dog* - $15
30 minute visit, 1 cat - $15
House sitting, 1 dog** - $60 per day
Prices include: medication, litterbox scooping, mail, newspaper,
switching lights on or off, watering plants, and basic security check.
*Add $5 for each additional dog.
**Add $10 for each additional dog.
2006-09-12 00:49:00 · answer #4 · answered by mysticideas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give me a dollar and your dog and collar
i will walk your mutt with my own butt
every bush we stop at your pet will leave its scent
your family member will arrive tired and content
2006-09-12 00:50:38 · answer #5 · answered by aaron8675309 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
will walk dog if he wont walk me......just look me up for a small fee
2006-09-12 00:42:34 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋