Here are some important guidelines to start your business;
Check online if what Day Walkers do in your area and surrounding areas. Know your competitors and it will give you an idea what and where the demands are.
Familiarize yourself with basic dog and cat care. Dog walking guidelines and pet CPR and basic first aid knowledge.
Become a licensed Dog Walker (some professional pet sitting organizations offer these services). Get insurance, there are lots of insurance companies offer health coverage for you and your dogs in case of accident.
Join and participate some professional pet sitting organization in your area. This will keep you informed of all the latest updates and developments about professional pet care. Most pet owners are confident to avail of your services knowing you are part of these organization.
Create an informative website including your bio, services, rates and other relevant information.
Create a business card and leave it at pet supply stores and veterinarians in your area.
List your business in an online directory or advertise in a local pet publication.
Caring of customer’s dogs is your top priority. You want to make it sure that their dogs are safe, clean, healthy and happy.
YOU CAN OFFER THESE SERVICES:
PRIVATE SOLO WALKS – Private or Solo walks may require to some dogs that are not suited for group walks, Dog walker’s full attention will pamper your dog.
GROUP WALKS - Group walks with other dogs especially for puppies and dogs starting to socialize. Puppies are always play as their socialization.
DOG MASSAGE – like humans a massage can give you comfort, relaxation, increasing circulation and relieve your nervous systems. This also applies to dogs, deep massage or light and gentle, your dogs will definitely snoozing peacefully.
DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING – learn basic obedience commands
1. Sit 
2. Down
3. Stay
4. Recall (come)
5. Heel (walk at your side)
DOG BATHING/TRIMMING – Basic baths are a great way to keep your dog clean, soft and fluffy.
