How Much Money Do I Make Dog Walking? (Q&A)

[@chloed5191]

4:15 Is when she actually says how much she makes.

[@Chloe11968]

Thx

[@maxinef6654]

Thanks.

[@c.m.b.7567]

@Claudia Vlahović thanks

[@caeden4163]

Ty

[@betha8761]

thank you😁

[@gwibo]

Came here for doggy stuff and fell in love with that mug :O

[@user-hz5zu1rb7o]

I charge $75 per hour per dog and I charge for 2 hours so $150 per dog. I walk 7 dogs at once and I do 2 walks a day with a 2 hour break in between walks. I take 1 set of dogs on Monday’s and Wednesday’s and the other set on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s each set has a morning and afternoon group and each group is 7 dogs I work 190 days a year as I take the month of December off. I recommend for anyone trying to enter the business to target wealthy areas as owners are willing to pay a lot more for there dogs to be walked. I also recommend investing in a sprinter van with custom cages in the back for transportation and multi dog leads.

[@InRuffCompany]

Yes Yes Yes to everything you just said! The van will be so very helpful. People who have a bit of extra money are much more likely to pay good money for their dogs, which will help you to buy things for your business (like the van). Honestly, I also find that people in wealthier areas are also more willing to work with their dogs on the training that you recommend because oftentimes one of the adults in the family is home during the day. So it's a nice relationship!

[@johnnymiranda8952]

Hey, so your saying you make $33,600/month, $399,000 a year if I read that right?

[@libby9001]

@@johnnymiranda8952 More like $228,000 a year because they only work 190 days with four days a week, but it's still a killing for dog walking

[@alexvelardobowling]

@@InRuffCompany I love your vids I'm starting a walking business but I'm a teen I have some great ideas but could really use some help with it

[@Blessed_11.11]

Wow! Love how you are so set in your time and prices! I should start charging that much 🤔 lol

[@Chewwy153qt]

As a soon to be retiree, I have entertained this idea to be a walker and your vids are definitely what I need. Thank you so much.

[@janecard2060]

Go for it!!!

[@keristevenson2757]

Here in California dog walks are 25-27 personal dog walk 30-35- overnights 50-100. Dog daycare where they stay with you all day is 40-45.

[@loveg1171]

Hey! I’ve been pet sitting for a few years and now I’m finally starting to get more customers so I’m so excited. Your video was very understanding. Thanks for your time.

[@heidirich7479]

If you are thinking of starting your own dog-walking business you may want to start volunteering at a local shelter like the Humane Society in your area. We are always in need of help and you will learn if this is really what you want to do. Plus you will learn a lot about animals and their behaviors.

[@jackiechan27]

Love this advice!! ❤

[@TalitiaHill]

I knew this video was going to be good when it started off with the cutest dog!!

[@israelcontreras5332]

So why do you charge $20 per hour for a dog walk with multiple dogs but only $17 for a single dog walk. It would seem logical to do the opposite since a single dogwalk devotes your attention to one dog and the $20 charge has multiple dogs.

[@parrotgirl1920]

$17 for half an hour not an hour

[@gavinmagnusfan6051]

I came here for some help! Me and my friend are making a dog walking business to make extra money over the summer! We are getting ahead of are selfs with naming the company and making a logo. We are nervous to start a company when we are so young but I think we know what we are getting into. We are probably going to only walk the dogs in each of our neighborhoods but we are nervous about starting a small business and having it take off! We have come up with our name and logo (name is “happy paws”) wish us luck!

[@aphonic2276]

Heyy! I’m planning to do this this summer. How did it go for you guys? I’m a bit nervous too.

[@cassidysweet9215]

Do you use any specific dog walking app such as Wag, Rover, or Barkly? What apps do you use? what app do u find the most service on? I recently started using Wag and Rover and have only gotten service or Wag! so far. I have been thinking about using more apps but dont want to keep spending money on registering for apps, and suggestions?

[@jubejubes1904]

I’ve used Kijiji and rover. Both took time to find the right clients.

[@brentbeatty4171]

I was thinking to maybe take it one step further. Perhaps you already do this. The idea of going around with a school bus just for dogs and taking the dogs to a certain park designated just for dogs

[@InRuffCompany]

Brent Beatty I love that idea! There is a dog daycare in Toronto that does that. They have their own dog park and pack leaders will go around to the houses, pick up the dogs, and bring them to their own personal park

[@tlhreese]

Hi, I have two questions if you don’t mind. I would like to become a dog walk, but not in a group setting a private setting. Now if you walk for 30 minutes or an hour how much would you charge? Second question when do you start the timer for that 30 minutes or an hour to start? Sorry, I have a third question if the client has two dogs and you can’t walk both of those dogs at the same time how do you go about that? Thank you so much for your advice.

[@fetchbarker9554]

Hi! How did you promote your group walk service? I'd really appreciate the input!

[@ellej6985]

Very informative QandA , thank you for this !

[@arleeduran1]

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[@TexasSandyJ]

Thank you for the information.

[@Phillipking-kp7cg]

I have a neighbor who I walk her dog and she pays me 50 dollars in a hour.

[@InRuffCompany]

Big P that’s awesome!

[@Phillipking-kp7cg]

@@InRuffCompany yeah

[@sarahcouture1794]

@@Phillipking-kp7cg yup $50 per hour is the going rate here in MA as well.

[@philsterthephilster]

Thank you your videos are so informative. I have question. What do you think about using an El scooter to walk a dog?

[@t.todorov5493]

How do you introduce yourself to a new dog in their home (where they could be protective or aggressive?)

[@InRuffCompany]

I made a video about this! It's in the "A Dog Walkers Guide" playlist. The short version is to avert your eyes and stand on a slight angle away from them (not fully turned away but just a little). Hold out your hand to allow them to sniff. Always let them come to you, and don't move quickly. Allow them to see that you're not a threat, and all will be well!

[@Jamiesadventuresandtravel]

One good way I have found is to do a meet and greet with the dogs owner there as when the dog sees you with their owner they will less likely be nervous or protective. Let them approach you too and remain quiet around them at the start if they are a little nervous. I haven't had any problems with doing that approach plus it's good for the owner to meet you and speak in person before leaving their best friend with you!

[@jessjeffery6534]

I’m starting a dog walking business because I want to get a dog, I already have a dog and his name is Janto, but my parents said that they do not want to buy another dog and if I want to that is up to me

[@Sara-jg2om]

why don't you adopt a dog?

[@katestrittmatter1605]

Jess Jeffery omg I am going to walk some dogs in my neighborhood bc we have a dog and I want a frenchie but I’m proving to my dad that I can take care of two

[@adriannelopez5992]

Who do you stat in your dog career while young

[@holisticleedriven8532]

Have you had first aid/CPR training? I live in a rural community and haven't been able to find any emergency care classes. How might I go about getting certified? *new dog walker*

[@InRuffCompany]

First aid is really important for dog walking! Even just knowing the basics can really make you look professional, and will give you a skillset if an incident should arise. It's amazing that you've been looking into it. Some dog training facilities offer them, and some dog daycares do as well. If there aren't any certification courses around you there are some great online ones. I can't recommend any in particular because I haven't done them but I have heard of people doing them to great success.

[@daisysfarmsonnotalottaacre4895]

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[@Lightstudiophotography]

Hi I love you thank youuu very good information

[@Blessed_11.11]

Love this content! At one point I started making $2,000/weekly. It’s super easy to create your dog business when you love what you do and you go beyond! It will take time just like anything great does 🙌🏽

[@jubejubes1904]

Wow I don’t make that a month , let alone a week. Congrats 🥳

[@quan2950]

hey can you show me how to make that much?

[@asmaaaaa2]

What website do you use?😫

[@Dabal_R]

But how

[@100Jim]

Id love to do this as a job as I love dogs!

[@chocolate4135]

I really like your coffee mug, where can I get one?

[@sakshikulkarni1279]

Is there a limit on how many dogs we can walk at a time? Also is there any legalities involved before starting?

[@raynettewatts678]

Hello everyone. Dog walking / sitting is my love passion. I have a question for In Ruff? What is the going rate for me dog sitting in my home from 9am- 6pm. I have done it with Rover and they only pay $20. I don't think that is far, but I just love the pups and gives me joy and peace doing what I love. I also want to do a website when do you start your information class again?

[@sarahday6016]

How do you know which dogs are going to get along and which would be aggressive?

[@patrickraffy6440]

I love you so inspired for you ....where I can learn

[@savannah8947]

Hey I'm Savannah. I have taken up Dog Waking and Dog Sitting for this summer. I have a questions, Please Help: I just come across a small issue. One lady that I am walking her 2 dogs for (3 times a week) says that I walk her dogs too fast and that they come back inside panting heavily and lying down. For my other families that I am working for, I walk for 1hr. This lady told me to walk her dogs for 25mins, since it's hot, around 6:30pm. I offered to walk them 30mins, since that's closer to my 1hr rate. Today, she gets frustrated and says that she's paying for the full hour, and that I'm not doing that. I tell her that she's specifically told me to only go for 25mins. She says that I "make" them walk too fast and they get too tired when they arrive home. I have had no problem with any other family, and they have asked me to walk in the heat of the day. The lady owns a Beagle/Mix and a French Bulldog. They are both on the Obese-side and are older. The French Bulldog, already has a short snout and doesn't breathe well on the walks anyway. I think a shorter walking time is better for them to be outside anyway, and not stay out longer in the heat. I have even offered to walk the dogs separately, since the Beagle/Mix actually wants to walk normal speed. That way I can focus on each need separately. But the Lady said "No". Could you please help me understand what to do in a situation like this? Thank You!

[@miaitzel9867]

Obese dogs will pant and huff so find a research paper online and show her it

[@savannah8947]

*Aesthetic Mocha* I wish it was that easy. This lady is one who doesn’t really want to hear other opinion for her dogs (not very open). She wants to do it her way and her way only. Apparently, even it’s its harming her own dogs. She even whips the French bull with the tail end of the rope leash when trying to leash both dog up. The French bull do bite and hold onto the other dogs leash crazily. But adding physical punishment harm to this situation obviously doesn’t help and make it any less chaotic. I feel bad for the mix, because he’s sweet and let’s the French bully him.

[@miaitzel9867]

How many dogs do you walk?

[@miaitzel9867]

Also maybe file a report on her if she hits her dogs

[@savannah8947]

*Aesthetic Mocha* 5 , I walk 5 dogs total.

[@matthewsnowdon8530]

This is literally possibly my dream job I have autism and soical anxiety and find working in a like idk a factory ect But i do wanna get a job that i love that does pay tho So in the uk I’ll probably try get on with a kennel who will pay me to walk dogs idk if thats a good idea But do you have any advice for me

[@marlyce]

You should first volunteer at an animal shelter or hospital to see if you like it.

[@yanlee1398]

I wish you a lot of success Matthew.

[@dalilabonilla7182]

😂😂😂 when you are describing the different dogs !

[@adriana-jn8ru]

It should start at twenty for one dog. Around here rates are high. Usually start at 25

[@nia7866]

Very useful information

[@gendragonking9228]

Hey! I have one quick question. I'm 11 years old and live in a neighborhood that is buzzing with dogs. Do you think that I would be a successful dog walker even of my age?

[@anmcclo9731]

loving, your waist band touch good job

[@BigManMarcus]

Cannon camera u have it’s clear

[@magallymartinez664]

you are in my dream spot. i started my dog walking bussiness last year. i am 11. it is called k4k9. i get my clients by passing out flyers. i get paid 50 cents per dog. :( i dont know how to ask for a raise....

[@PossumMedic]

Thanks for the great vid! :)

[@shelleygold4923]

How do you do group dog walks? Under what circumstances would that be? Thanks!

[@InRuffCompany]

Some people prefer for their dog to go on a group walk with their dog friends rather than have them walk solo in their own neighborhood. Depends on the client! In terms of how you do them, there's a lot of working pieces that go into managing that, but it is MUCH easier to do it if you have a car and are able to bring the dogs to a dog park, rather than walk them all on leash at the same time

[@SergioRojas-ne1ds]

Thanks love your Answers

[@ateam4986]

Do have have any qualifications? What would you suggest

[@zabrinatheteacher]

Great info. Thank you!

[@itsniyah1745]

what is the multiple dog leash thing-a-ma-bob called

[@tonicook3171]

What if I don’t have a dog park near me and what am I going to do if I don’t have one

[@jubejubes1904]

Sick your right by me in Ontario , awesomeness 😎

[@manjotsekhon9143]

What is the name of your company for dog walker?

[@ramankamboj3552]

Is it need any specific certificate for international students?

[@juditreble9424]

I like your rates,

[@7ajhubbell]

Thank you.

[@daisysfarmsonnotalottaacre4895]

Does anyone find that wag walking apps make this business harder on your own? How does everyone deal with this.

[@tobypeterson5867]

Do you work M-F? Or I should say what kind of hours do you work?

[@InRuffCompany]

Yes, Monday to Friday! And also dog sitting on weekends. The vast majority of people will want a dog walker to come when they are at work (and most people work 9-5 M-F) so that's the biggest time for business in dog walking

[@Blessed_11.11]

It definitely depends on what the client needs. Some request Monday-Sunday. Once you commit it’s hard to break it off lol

[@driftlesschica]

Which was the company you worked for in toronto?

[@InRuffCompany]

The first company I worked for was A Leg Up. I was there for 1 year before I went off on my own. I then started dog training at Purina Pawsway (before it closed), in addition to my own walking/training business

[@fleedum]

What about insurence?

[@eisopip]

Can an 11 year old do dog walking I’m 11 I know I’m quite young but I need to make a lot of money for various reasons I’m homeschooled and have lots of time on my hands would it be a good job if so is there anything I need to know? :)

[@InRuffCompany]

Yes, you can :) You won't be able to get insurance or anything like that because you will be too young. What you'll need to consider is the size of the dogs, since you are 11. Don't take on any dog that is too big for you! I'd also stick to walking one (maybe 2 if they are not too big) at a time

[@eisopip]

In Ruff Company thank you!! I have two Newfoundlands at home and can handle them very well so I think I’ll be fine with bigger dogs :) I don’t think I can handle more than 2 to 3 dogs thanks so much for the info!💕

[@InRuffCompany]

@@eisopip 2-3 dogs is a lot for anyone! Lol. Also, I LOVE Newfoundlands, so fluffy! Good luck :)

[@pillbertdidit]

4 minutes and 20 seconds later I find out how much finally!!😴😲🙈🙉🙊💩💨

[@DannyT226]

Nice coffee mug, now you can put it down...😅

[@jupitermiller7763]

Hey, Can you bring scotter or bicycle with you when walking the dogs?

[@jDot2414]

Half hour walk for 5 evenings a week . 1 medium dog and 1 large. New to this , any idea on what to charge ?

[@Blessed_11.11]

Hi! I do Dog walking full time, I charge $30/ each walk for exactly that! Hope your business is rocking!

[@jDot2414]

@@Blessed_11.11 thank you!! I hope the same for you 🙏🏻 stay blessed

[@cool1chic2love3]

@@jDot2414 Of course, my pleasure!

[@aestheticvibes2218]

What age do you have to be ??

[@InRuffCompany]

There's not really a set age, but I'd say generally people will want you to be at least 12. It depends on the dog though really! If it's a very large dog they will likely want someone older, but a smaller dog could be walked by a smaller person :)

[@DreGotGame_]

Can you make a living out of dog walking? Or this is a side hustle?

[@InRuffCompany]

It can be either! I know people who use it as both. Often times, it will be a side hustle until you can build enough clientele to make it a full-time job

[@vikingsproductions1917]

Can any1 reply how much they make a week so Ik

[@maliknexus]

About how much do you bring home cash?

[@brolythe1kingcod679]

What if the dogs don’t get along

[@amandagalbraith9958]

what about utah

[@phungtran4278]

Do I need to buy a leash or the owner will give me? Thanks

[@InRuffCompany]

The owner will definitely have a leash, but I suggest bringing one of your own just in case. Every once in a while the owner may forget to leave the leash for you, or you won't be able to find it, and it just saves time if you have a spare on you at all times

[@phungtran4278]

In Ruff Company Thanks for answering!

[@harliarmes5644]

I live in the middle of no where (500 people year round) and i'm shocked at how low your rates are!!! ( even though there are not a ton of people that live in my town year round, I do live in a bit of a tourist beach town) I charge $30 for 30 minutes, and $50 dollars for an hour. But I am cheap compared to other dog walkers in my area. I feel bad that you make so little! Hopefully rates in your area will start to improve or you get better clients in the future.

[@InRuffCompany]

Harli Armes I definitely think it varies depending on where you live! $50/hour would be unheard of here, and no one would hire bc it would be considered too high, so it just shows the importance of knowing your area. There are a lot of place I know that even $20-$25/hour is too high! But you’re right lol fingers crossed it increases haha

[@sagittariusmax5419]

do you choose a certain breed to walk? can you walk a small dog together with a pitbull? do you have to drive to go to a dog park?

[@RyanWillis227]

it's recommended to walk larger breeds with fellow larger breeds, and smaller breeds with fellow smaller breeds - But if they are well behaved maybe you can make exceptions. And idk about dog parks, I'm just going to use a local park

[@InRuffCompany]

Yes, Ryans reply is right. It's good to walk dogs that are similar size BUT the most important aspect is personality. There are some small dogs who prefer to be with the big dogs because their personality matches. So roughly base it on size, but there are other factors. With regards to the dog park, you don't have to drive there if it is close enough to walk from the house.

[@sagittariusmax5419]

@@InRuffCompany Thank you. how do you walk the dog or take the dog for a poop in winter time? is there an alternative not to take the dog out on a bad winter

[@mrshirazi]

So how much do you make in average monthly?

[@Blessed_11.11]

At one point I started making $2,000/weekly. Income really varies, it’s not a set salary but I would say $2k-6k/ monthly as holidays can either be busy or non busy depending what clients need during those holiday seasons. But steady weekly income is between $500-$1,500 full time or part time. Hope that helped!

[@tatsianalightfoot4989]

❤

[@jonathanwalker8730]

Oh my days, you are so beautiful. Dog stuff good too.

[@64maxpower]

She is pretty

[@TrueBeelzebub]

Is it fine to charge ten bucks for a thirty minute walk since I’m young

[@InRuffCompany]

Yes, you can charge however much you feel comfortable with! It is a good idea to charge less if you are younger, because people will understand that you have less experience

[@TrueBeelzebub]

In Ruff Company thanks for answering I need the exercise anyways :)

[@russelljconquerslifehawkey]

This was in 2018 with inflation I think $25 -$30 for half an hour is reasonable

[@Tresador]

Yeesh

[@eleanorrigby4780]

6 dogs??? Holy cow

[@Moonlight-vq7vm]

so expensive smh brother 🐀🐀🐀😔✨✨🧚🏻‍♂️🧚🏻‍♂️🧚🏻‍♂️

[@sonurai3154]

Can i have a job dog walker in usa i am from nepal

[@vanillasparkle6899]

shes charging about 15 us dollars a dog. if you multiply that by about 5 dogs shes making 75 dollars an hour!

[@ihatekillerclowns]

lol that's cheap and grossly underpaid

[@vanillasparkle6899]

@@ihatekillerclowns um no

[@nileaogden3903]

@@ihatekillerclowns the average doctor makes that kind of money

[@ihatekillerclowns]

@@vanillasparkle6899 who charges per hour for dog walk lol Usually it's a flat rate, which is what i thought you meant.

[@ihatekillerclowns]

@@nileaogden3903 she's not walking every hour lol

[@superj3ff686]

Right off the bat talking about tying the dogs to your waste sounds very dangerous.

[@jsmith3964]

i make 300 for 4 days. 3 nightd.

[@bobf3598]

Covered by pet insurance, may i ask!

[@GameAflameYT]

SHE MAKES 120 BUCKS A DAY

[@McKaylaMC]

What are the chances for a 11 and 13 year old dog walker to be successful in Vegas

[@tianafarr5926]

I have a dog business

[@germanfeuchter6536]

Hermosa!!!

[@marcantwuanlorenzorenaud7907]

Can you do dog walking without any certification or it's like fraud ?🤔😂

[@Cloud_Owl]

um... your plants are going to dry out.

[@InRuffCompany]

Focuscapes 🤣 they’re already dead. I am the worst with plants! Clearly...lol

[@Cloud_Owl]

@@InRuffCompany LOL... I guess that's why you're a dog sitter and not a plant sitter! - great channel!

[@BigManMarcus]

£55’987’46 my bank

[@Manman-vu8fq]

You are a really beautiful woman.

[@NoTaboos]

If you can only make money picking up dog shit, then you are a sad case indeed.

[@zyro7574]

I like you. And also live in Toronto. Congrads on your business, just wondering walking 6 dogs spunds inhumane and alsp illegals in the city. How do you bypass that?

[@moniquedee4084]

It was no point watching this you didn't say how much you make a day or a week.. We all know the average prices what it cost, I wanted to know how much pets you take care of a day, how much money you make per week..

[@indigomoon7848]

What difference would it make? She could say she walks 10 dogs a day, but it won't impact how many dogs *you* could walk a day. Just do the math yourself? If you charge $20 per dog for a 1 hour walk, and you take a group of 5 dogs at a time, that's $100 per group. If you do two groups per day (one in the morning and one in the afternoon), you're making $200 per day. Do that 5 days a week, and you're making $1000 a week. Do that 50 weeks a year, taking 2 weeks vacation, and you're making $50k a year in revenue, before expenses.

[@moniquedee4084]

@@indigomoon7848 it makes a difference.. It's not about the math it's about getting enough client.. What if she get only one client a week? That's why she should have shared how many dogs she walks or board in a week in average.. So we can figure if it's worth it or not.. 20 dollar is not all yours you need to give some of it to rover, so she should have shared some estimate how many client she get in average and how much she makes a month with that... The video is pointless if you talk about a job but miss out all the important details.. 😏 Also how do you walk 5 dogs at the same time? They all come from different areas and require you to go there and pick up the dog in different time frames they all in different location.. So she need to be more specific.. I might not get 5 client a day I don't know how busy the site is, we needed details!

[@DougHinVA]

Stop the acting and emoting on camera. A dog walker is not a bubbly actress...so knock it off.