I want to start walking dogs to help my family save up a little money for a trip. But I don't know much about, how much do dog walkers usually get paid? Don't worry I'm going to do some research online before I start. It's just easier to ask some questions here. How much would I get paid if I walked the dogs for about an hour a day?
2007-03-16 06:13:26 · 5 answers · asked by girlperson 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
In the southeast USA prices start at 10.00-12.00.
It would be a good idea to put up flyers and make you some bus. cards to take to veterinary clinics, pet shops, grooming shops, ect....
If you've ever helped friends out with their pets, you could ask them if you could use them as references.
Yahoo groups section has some great petsitting groups that you should check out and join. You can learn alot from there.
Try this link...and search the word 'petsitters' or 'dog walkers'
http://groups.yahoo.com/
Have fun.
2007-03-16 07:00:58 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ Jasmine ♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends, do you live in a large city, suburbs? Are there a lot of working people nearby with dogs?
For one hour you could make anywhere from 5-15 dollars an hour, depending on those factors. Also, you need to think about what happens if the dog gets off it's leash, is it microchipped? ID tag? What if the dog bites you? Or if you walk more than one, what if it is aggressive with another dog? Dog walking can be a totally enjoyable job but it's a good idea to think over the other potential problems and make sure you discuss them with any potential clients.
Best of luck!
2007-03-16 06:21:03 · answer #2 · answered by dog's best friend 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I live, in the South, an average pay is 10 to 20 dollars an hour which would include your travel time to get there and get back.
Get some cards printed and a catchy name for your service. Have some references lined up for potential customers. It's good you are researching it, because prices vary in different areas of the country and from city to city.
2007-03-16 06:23:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm no longer a dogs walker, yet i became some years in the past. ok, i might make your policies: one million.I dont walk aggressive canines. 2.I dont walk canines that dont like different canines. 3.If the canines %. up an ailment jointly as out and approximately (including parvo virus) i won't be in a position to be responsible for it, and could no longer pay for the vet costs (they should have had them vaccinated, i understand that canines can %. up parvo after vaccinations yet nonetheless) 4. The dogs should not be enable off the leash, no remember what. 5. i visit be responsible for choosing up the canines waste, and if i do no longer, i will pay the effective that includes it. often in case you have those policies, your could be effective, because of the fact, in case you dont walk aggressive canines, you shouldnt must be concerned approximately them attacking human beings jointly as they're your responisibilty, in case you dont walk canines that dont like different canines, you shouldnt must be concerned relating to the dogs being in a dogs combat. and that all of them have their motives. i might cost $20 for one million/2 an hour, and $30 for an hour (because of the fact then persons are plenty greater in all possibility to choose for the hour walk because of the fact its greater much less costly. And it is going to be sturdy taking them to the park merely ensure you preserve THEM on the LEAD, incase they run away. desire I helped.
2016-12-18 15:18:44 · answer #4 · answered by kemmer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where are you located?
2007-03-16 06:18:03 · answer #5 · answered by Pixie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋