To be top notch and respected I would check out getting certified. there is a course out of California (go on-line, dog walking training). It is an investment but there is a lot to be learned, which you will have forever. It is an interesting field and has amazing opportunity in this field..
Seriously?The first thing you should consider is business insurance.It isn t as simple as just getting customers and walking their dogs. You have to be prepared for emergencies and potential accidents.You will be liable for anything that happens while the dog is in your care. If it is lost, bites someone, or is injured - you will be financially responsible.If, for example, a dog gets loose and is hit by a car, you will be liable for the dog, the car and the driver, if injured.Along with insurance, you should be certified in first aid for pets. You ll need to know exactly what to do in the event of an emergency.If you are fully prepared, you stand a much better chance of getting clients.
in line with susi q you need to know how many dogs, what types you can handlewhat type of client are you looking forhave a route and the distance each dog will be walkedwhat have you got for emergencies and what the owner must supplyare you walking a dog at a time or a number of dogs at onceyou will need a calender and roster and quote sheeta contact number the clients details and their vets if something goes wrongdoor to door face to face canvasing to sell yourself to the dog ownera trail with each dog to see that you can handle them, so there is avoidance where possible for getting a nickname of road kill walkera rate sheet for distance amount of times the dog is exercised and the size of the dog and payment terms plus also check to see that the clients insurance covers the dog while being exercised or if it can be added to their insurancehaving a professional stationary kit, contract and doing all the ugly questions up front will give a client more confidence in your ability then just a flier or internet addYou should also attend dog shows and training areas in your area to see if their are people who require your services
Start putting up flyers at pet stores and vets to get some clients for starters.Maybe call a vet and ask them how to go about it.Im sure i wouldnt hire you unless i knew you wouldnt be leaving with my dog.Im not sure how to verify yourself unless you have some credible referneces such as a vet for example.Someone that is credible.Hope this helps.Wish you luck =)
The best way in my opinion is to start putting up flyers and maybe put a few adds up on craigslist. You could also make a website and advertise it in your local store bulleten boards.Good luck, hope this helps
Print flyers and leave them inside mailboxes in your area also leave them at pet stores and vet clinics. Word of mouth is great too tell everyone.
