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How To Be A Dog Walker
The dog-walking market is growing fast and there’s a lot of potential for success.
According to the American Pet Products Association, an estimated 33% of households in the United States own a dog. That’s approximately 85 million families!
According to Statista in the UK 3.5 million dogs were bought during the covid pandemic, bringing the country’s dog population up from nine million in 2019/20 to 12.5 million in 2020/21.
And it’s no wonder why dogs are such popular pets — they’re friendly, loyal, and make great companions.
This surge in popularity is largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as people sought out furry companions for comfort and companionship during lockdown. However, as restrictions begin to lift and people return to work, many dog owners are finding that they no longer have the time to walk their dogs on a daily basis. So what happens when their owners have to go back to work and can’t take them for walks anymore? This is where your dog walking business comes in.
As a result, there has been a surge in demand for dog walking services. A dog walker can only walk so many dogs a day in a certain area so there is a lot of room in the market currently to nab your niche. The average rate for a single dog walk is $22/ £17 so you could be earning $3,600/ £3,000 a month in no time. Add to this group walks, training you might offer and pet taxi services (…
