What qualifications do I need?
Whilst you don’t need any qualifications to become a dog walker, having experience with dogs is an absolute must.
What if you don’t have any experience?
You can ask your friends and family and if you can take theirs out to build your experience.
Is a dog walking business right for you?
You need to ask yourself if you enjoy being around dogs and feel confident handling them – there’s a lot more to it than playing ball.
Do you have enough dog knowledge?
If you don’t, you could offer to volunteer at a local animal shelter. It is a good place for you to get to know various different breeds and develop an understanding of how to manage a number of different animals at once.
Dogs behave differently in a pack environment, so it is important that you have experience managing more than one at a time before beginning your business.