They say business ideas fly in the air, you just have to lend a hand. But the idea of creating an agency for walking dogs does not fly - it runs next to a cheerful bark. But seriously, it deserves to be examined from all sides.
This type of activity can be successfully carried out in large cities, where the busy rhythm of life does not leave dog owners enough time to walk with a four-legged friend. A lot of household chores, work ... Walking dogs takes no more than 15 minutes in the morning and in the evening. And what is this walk? Where is running, taking barriers, aporting, games? The dog should return home tired, but happy with the walk.
Why do you need the "dog walking" service
How many times a day should a dog walk? Some joker said that only one was enough - from morning to evening. Joking as a joke, but the pet must be taken daily for walks, and not once, but two or three times. For a dog, this is not just an opportunity to satisfy their biological needs.
For her, these are the most joyful moments of life. A walk gives you the opportunity to get new experiences, get the latest information, chat with other animals, while receiving real emotional doping. The dog, sniffing other people's tracks and marks, develops the senses and strains gyrus. And what does she do at home in the absence of the owner? He sleeps, misses you. What can we say about positive emotions for the animal.
A good owner knows that walking with a pet cannot be avoided, and understands that people who can use the “dog walking” service are almost a profession to help organize them. In any case, firms of this profile are usually opened, if not by dog handlers, then those who love these animals and know how to handle them properly.
How to open a dog walking company
The “dog walking” service is a great business idea for a person who wants to earn extra money. As you know, any type of activity should begin with the design of a package of necessary documentation.
Individual entrepreneurship, on the one hand, is the most suitable legal form for opening a “pleasure” business, and on the other hand it is the least expensive both in time and in the means necessary to complete this act.
To organize your own business, you should first of all study the legal norms regarding the chosen form of activity, understand the system of taxation, control and reporting, as well as the process of making payments (tax and service). In addition, it is necessary to develop a system for the formation of documents accompanying transactions: contracts, acts of acceptance of dogs, acts of work performed, etc.
After registration, it's time to think about insurance. Its availability helps in unforeseen situations, therefore, having considered all types of liability insurance, you need to choose the appropriate form for yourself and conclude an agreement with the agency. To understand this issue will help to study the possible risks.
Possible business risks for dog walking
A business in which the “dog walking” service is provided has many risks, therefore it is important to organize the work process correctly, study the legislative framework and foresee situations in which a certain responsibility may arise. All this must be prescribed in the contract so that if disputes arise, it is possible to refute unfair claims in court.
What situations can arise? If there is no special site nearby and dog walking takes place in the wrong place, there is a risk of falling under administrative responsibility. A dog can run away, show aggression, scare or bite passers-by. There is a risk of an unplanned mishap. An animal can be poisoned by eating something on the street, injuring itself, picking up a tick, etc.
It is necessary to clearly understand how to act in a given situation in order to get out of it with the least losses.
Organization of work and promotion of services
To find the first customers, it is worth spending some money and making efforts to organize advertising, for example, to advertise in newspapers or specialized magazines. In addition, you can create a website to post information about the services offered.
Do not neglect the posting of announcements, especially in places where dogs are usually walked, as well as near pet stores, veterinary clinics, bird markets and other similar places.
Before starting work with a potential client, it is advisable to draw up a contract where to stipulate all the nuances of situations that may suddenly arise, a list of services, payment terms, validity period and reasons for canceling the agreement.
Successful work is impossible without a thorough knowledge of the rules of walking dogs that need to be learned by heart.
Price policy
It is necessary to draw up a price list in advance, in which to indicate how much it costs to walk dogs, as well as other related services, such as training. On average, the cost of walking ranges from 3 to 8 dollars, depending on the size of the animal. In general, pricing policy is a sufficiently flexible concept and may depend on many factors. With proper organization of work, the idea of walking dogs can be very successful and give good income.
