How to Start a Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business - COMPLETE GUIDE

The absolute complete guide to starting your very own pet sitting and dog walking business! Learn from the founder of an award-winning pet care business! There is a ton of information in this video so take a look at the time codes below to look back at specific topics. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more content like this! Contents: 1:09 - Finding your "why" 2:15 - What kind of pet sitter do you want to be? 3:56 - Things to think about before starting 5:38 - Learning from your peers via social media 6:06 - Does your community need another pet sitter? 8:16 - Try pet sitting first 10:47 - Services 12:34 - Service area 14:10 - Pricing 15:09 - Who do you want to service? 16:10 - How will clients contact you? 16:44 - Gathering client information 17:44 - Scheduling 18:36 - Policies 21:24 - Collecting payments 22:32 - Register for a business license 24:56 - Insurance and bonding 26:20 - Network and create referral agreements 27:01 - Marketing 31:25 - Supplies 32:54 - Professional Organizations Download my FREE Top 10 Tips for Pet Sitters and Walkers or Schedule a Strategy Session: https://dougthedogguy.co/ Check out my pet sitting and dog walking business: https://badtothebonepetcare.com/ Get 50% OFF your first FOUR months of Time to pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/doug My favorite leash: https://amzn.to/3Kswsac My favorite harness: https://amzn.to/3RmDUpF My favorite healthy dog treat: https://amzn.to/3AyPYgH Gentle leader: https://amzn.to/3QYfFyj Eco-friendly poo bags: https://amzn.to/3e69Ujs For dogs that are chewers: https://amzn.to/3wBIWGU Microphone I use in videos: https://amzn.to/3RajYWS Tripod I use for filming with my iPhone: https://amzn.to/3e3kvvp Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel.