How To Start A Dog Walking Business In 2021 - 1 Hour Tutorial For Beginners!

[@Jonsouthall]

Hi Dan, I'm about to be made redundant by my employer and have only been researching the possibility of setting up a dog walking business recently when your post popped up, whats the chances must be an omen 😂 Thank you very informative All the best Jon

[@danfothergill]

Hi Jon, sorry to hear about your job situation, but this could be an opportunity for you to start something yourself and have that control over your earnings :) Glad you found the video helpful! Feel free to dm me on instagram - @danf0thergill

[@richardshrouder1051]

Hi Great information, could you advise maximum radius of travel (miles) getting to clients for dog walking?

[@appalachiangirluk9960]

Hi Dan, I really appreciate the video with all the tips. One question I'm left with: You have a lot of expensive equipment, electric cars, ipads, geo location tags etc. How much capital would you say you put into the business to purchase all of this equipment? Just pondering start-up costs. Cheers!

[@danfothergill]

Hello! Thanks for your comment. You don't need a huge amount of capital to get started. Utilise what you have around you right now as much as possible. I am launching a new pet care app June 2023 which helps connect pet owners with trusted and professional pet care providers. You are more than welcome to join and it will help you find clients and manage+grow your dog walking biz! sign up to the waiting list here - mailchi.mp/e1ee6c6d7c2f/become-a-pet-care-provider

[@cazumel]

Thank you so much for this video - absolutely fantastic!! Invaluable content and advice based entirely on your own successful business model!!! I am at the very early stage of looking at going into business as a dog walker and you have inspired me no end to go for it - love your emphasis on creating a niche and aiming for nothing less than "Premium"!! Thankyou thankyou thankyou x

[@danfothergill]

Hi Carol, thanks so much. The niche idea is great especially for people who do specialise in certain breeds before hand. You can then up your prices as owners will happily pay for their daschund to go on walks with multiple dachunds!

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

How is it going now Carol!? :)

[@yvindLyshaug]

Hey! Liked your video. I have started walking dogs here in Norway and watched your video for inspiration. Was wondering what the cleaning machine you use is called?

[@perfectlymyself]

It's called 'Mud Daddy'. It's one of their big models.

[@minty2340]

I belive dude im going for it. Thank you for the inspiration ill have to follow you and keep you posted mayne.

[@danfothergill]

Awesome. Is there anything I can do for you still? Dan

[@minty2340]

@@danfothergill im sure ill have more questions for you honestly but ive got a lot I can get started on already. Thanks for all the info man that was a goldmine truly!

[@AmeliaDunnage2010]

Brilliant video thank you I have just started my own business and found this helpful

[@danfothergill]

Amazing! Are you based in the uk then?

[@AmeliaDunnage2010]

@@danfothergill Yes Essex : )

[@tricetribecare3539]

Thank you so much! I am currently getting my clients, enough for now, and need to watch more videos of just strategizing and marketing. Hopefully when I no longer need to work for someone else and have more time to myself, I’ll be so happy! I can’t wait to expand and take off my business to a new level!

[@danfothergill]

No problem! You can do it :D perhaps let’s schedule in a video zoom call for this week to have a chat and see whereas I can help you! You can book using my link here 👉 calendly.com/danielfothergill/6figurepetbusinesscall?month=2021-10

[@mahnaz9217]

Do you have a vehicle to transport dogs?

[@tyrafox2048]

Hi Dan. Really did enjoy your video 😊 Would you mind sharing though how much time you actually allow for a one hour dog walk? Just thinking of your comment about cleaning doggos off etc. Do you and your team allow roughly 1.5 hours per 1 hour... or slightly less? Thinking of setting up my own business next year, so am working on my model now, timings, cost per hour etc. Thanks. Tyra 😊

[@kerrykaos6308]

You are amazing how you explain stuff .thanku so so much mate

[@danfothergill]

No problem. If you need any more help make sure to follow me on Instagram :) @electricdogwalker

[@adamwheeler3722]

I’m looking to start up my own dog walking business, how would you recommend in starting? Doing is along side a part time job until you build up enough clients? Or go all in at full time.

[@danfothergill]

Hello! Apologies for my late reply to you I may have missed your comment. Have you made the jump yet? Or are you still working full time? It really depends on your situation. If you have funds saved up which can allow you to quit your job and jump in to building your new pet business then this would be ideal. If you do not, then working on this before and after your full time job would be the first step. You’ll know in your gut when the time is right to quit trust me.

[@mahnaz9217]

I dont have a car and I want to be a dog walker , what do you think about tye chances to find clients? Would they accept ne to walk dogs in simpke streets instead of parks? If thry are near to oarks we can walk there.

[@johnburton9469]

Thanks a lot for this mate! I was just wondering, do you actually walk the dogs much yourself? Or do you pay walkers and just pick up & drop off?

[@danfothergill]

Hey John, I have dog walkers and sitters who walks and look after the dogs. I sometimes jump in and do walks as well when needed. :)

[@mimimyers7851]

Portable water bowl, portable water container and Fanny pack for treats and phone to track walk ;)

[@danfothergill]

Yes you’re right! Perhaps I assumed this was just common sense + basic needs, and did not add it in to the video. 😅

[@mimimyers7851]

@@danfothergill haha probably I am about to re listen to this to restart my business. Thanks for the detailed process very much appreciate it !

[@rhysbell464]

Great content bud! Very helpful & informative, thanks.👍

[@jodespalmer]

Awesome video! Thank you so much for all of the advice. Which GPS trackers do you use on your walks? Or are there any in particular you'd recommend?

[@danfothergill]

Thanks! I currently use the Vodafone Curves. There are of course others out there so take your pick.

[@andrewp6945]

Fantastic content - really helpful. Thank you so much!

[@danfothergill]

Thanks andrew! Anything I can help with at all? Also, make sure to give me a follow on instagram @electricdogwalker as I put a lot of value content on there. :) Dan

[@lanabonjovi7]

Awesome content! Thank you so much! Well done 😁🐶🐾🐾

[@lauragoodall4038]

Absolutely brilliant information. I watched this 3 times thanks!!

[@danfothergill]

Thank you :) glad it helped!

[@patrickprendergast9589]

how is it going

[@mahendratandia5832]

Hi I'm from India I have 6 German shepherd this is my world i love them so much..

[@mahendratandia5832]

But i didn't know about this

[@alexdennery3375]

great content Dan keep it up

[@danfothergill]

Thanks!

[@nicholasgrant9844]

What type of shampoo do you use?

[@tally8634]

Hey, right now I'm 16 and I really considering starting a business like this in the future. would you say this something I can start straight away in a few years or should I gain more experience with dogs beforehand.

[@danfothergill]

Hey! I would definitely get the experience before hand but in your spare time, start learning how to start and grow a dog walking business so you have the knowledge when you’re ready to begin! Follow me on Instagram @electricdogwalker as I upload lots of content which will help. Dan

[@vidsvids5378]

Thank you great insight into a well run business

[@danfothergill]

Glad to hear!

[@kerrykaos6308]

Your British brilliant so am I in the uk.im in The new forest

[@aliceruth6748]

Hi, really enjoyed this video. Full of practical information. In terms of the DBS check, does it need to be a Standard or Enhanced?

[@danfothergill]

Thanks hope it helped! It can be either. Enhanced would be more advantageous.

[@katxtay195]

i am 13 and me and my 2 friends would like to start a dog walking buisness, we are mature and have dog walking experience is it possible for us to start dog walking?

[@martinosicka7051]

Fantastic! thank you.

[@Jgoldie1997]

Hi, Do you have any advice on what insurer to go with or what to look for?

[@danfothergill]

Protectivity.com is a good one to go for. Are you UK based?

[@Jgoldie1997]

@@danfothergill thank you, yeah I’m based in Norfolk

[@wxvydream8549]

What age do you recommend to start dog walking?

[@sammarch3135]

Love the video and some brilliant advice and ideas! So helpful and good to base it off what you've been through! One question is how you organise group walks? What's your process from first meeting the dog it taking them on group walks and how do you decide which ones you take with which group?

[@danfothergill]

Thanks for your comment! My answer to your question is by using common sense and keeping things simple. Depending on your experience with handling multiple dogs and introducing dogs, if you lack that experience it will feel odd at first and perhaps make you slightly anxious. This also comes down to what dogs you decide to take on. I don’t normally take on big dogs such as German shepherds for my group walks, mainly due to experience where they have not got on with the other dogs but again it really depends on the dog when you go for a meet and greet. You need to make sure you qualify each client getting information such as does their dog like other dogs, well trained, good recall etc.

[@DesmondLaforme]

😂😂😂😂

[@Leewoods123]

Great video, thank you for putting the effort in to helping others start up. I am literally just about to start my own dog walking business but have a few questions and could do with some valuable advice from someone like yourself. Do you have an email address I could correspond with you on? Thanks again