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You get paid to do something that is relaxing, great fun and you meet some wonderful canine friends. By working as a dog walker you will get fit and can get paid to go for some great walks in the beach, park, woodlands and around the streets. Dog Walker Rates of Pay Dog walker rates of pay and the charges you can make to the dog owners for dog walking work varies from area to area though a standard seems to be £6 - £10 upwards for a 30 minute to an hour walk. It is possible to collect several dogs in one walking session and safely walk them together or do several walks a day for several dog owners. Most owners will not mind this as it socialises their dog and they will love their dog to make friends - just be sure to keep the males away from any females! If you have a friend or spouse who loves to walk then you could get together on these walks and walk a group of dogs. Why Do People Need Dog Walkers By identifying why people need dog walkers you can target your advertising and provide a service in your community. Here are some examples of why someone would employ a dog walker: Many people like to have their dog's walked whilst they are at work and they would rather pay someone to do this so that their dog can have a long walk rather than a short walk when they get home late and tired. The person may no longer be able to do it themselves perhaps from injury or illness. Many older people who cannot walk long distances will keep a dog for companionship and employ a dog walker to walk their dog each day or several times a week. Someone may be temporarily unable to walk long distances perhaps because of a broken bone. Some owners may ask you to look after their dog in your home because they do not like the thought of putting their beloved pet into a kennel. This is known as dog sitting or pet or dog daycare. Though kennels may charge about £4 a night, you can charge up to £20 because this may be the only animal you are caring for and it will get your undivided attention and the dog will get its home comforts. Other owners may ask you to stay in their house so that the dog keeps its routine and the house is looked after. You can also charge £20 upwards a day or night for this service. You should negotiate areas that you are not permitted to access, if you (and the dog) will have food provided and any other tasks you are expected to undertake such as cleaning. There is more information about this on the House Sitting page. Most dog owners will want to know about your pets and what experience of dog care you have. Any qualifications related to dog care, grooming etc will help you secure work. Owners are trusting you with their loved companion so will watch how you interact with your animal and their dog. Become A Dog Walker The main skill and qualification for the dog walking work job is a love of animals and the ability to provide a safe, fun, caring and stimulating environment for dogs. You should look into insurance such as public liability insurance incase a dog bites someone or slips off the leash, runs onto the road and causes an accident as examples. Owners may already have such insurance or you can ask them to take out such pet insurance cover. You may like to carry spare leashes or collars in case any that come with the dog deteriorate or fray. Do carry a pooper scooper and poo bags during your dog walking work and please do pick up any faeces that the dogs under your care may produce. Most areas have on the spot fines for those who do not pick up after their dogs and you are responsible for the dogs actions whilst in your care. A professional pet groomer course will teach you how to groom cats and dogs, their anatomy, the different grooming personalities and their health care with a business information. An ideal course for dog walkers who wish to run the extra service of dog or pet grooming. Starting A Dog Walking Business When starting a dog walking business word of mouth is your best form of advertising. Treat your customers and their dogs well and they will soon recommend you to friends and relatives. In the meantime you may have to advertise locally in the local newspaper, on notice boards of vets or dog groomers and in pet shops. Any advertising costs can be claimed as a tax expense. When you get a new customer you may want to protect yourself from any liabilities with an agreement between you and the dog owner. Custom Search If this page has not answered your questions or you need some more advice then please feel free to e-mail me. I would also welcome any advice to increase the information on this page to make it more useful to others. So feel free to e-mail me your thoughts. I would also appreciate it if you were to send the url of the www.findextrawork.co.uk to your friends, forums and websites. Automatically Add www.findextrawork.co.uk To Your Favourites Folder - Bookmark Us. The site is updated weekly with new earning opportunities. Dog Walking Consent Form A dog walking consent form can be signed by the dog owner and the dog walker as a service agreement to give both parties legal protection and to provide information to the owner. It is worth seeking advice from your solicitor about a dog walker consent form. You may wish to include information about: Emergency treatment of the dog whilst under your care and who is responsible for such costs. This could include details of the dog's vet or the vet you would take the dog to in the event of an accident or injury. Emergency contact numbers for the dog owner including work phone number and a mobile telephone number. Have the owner agree that the dog has had an annual vaccination and is wormed every three months to prevent any possible spread of disease or worms to the other dogs you may walk. Outline who is responsible for any damage or injury caused by the dog. Describe your insurance level or ask the dog owner to sign that they are responsible for insuring their dog or are responsible for any insurance claims and indemnity. Collection dates and times. A disclaimer that should be drawn up with your legal representative but may include the reporting to you of any concerns within 24 hours. Describe who is responsible for any damage caused to property whilst you are caring for the dog. The owner and the dog walker should each sign the consent form and service agreement. One copy of the consent form should be given to the owner and you should retain the other copy. The above and other information on this page does not constitute any legal advice and you are strongly encouraged to seek qualified legal advice about dog walking consent forms. Dog Walker Legislation There are several laws, guidelines and regulations that you should adhere to during your dog walking work. These are not inclusive and should at the least include: Environmental Protection Act (1990) Dog Fouling Control of Dogs Act (1992) Dogs (Fouling of Land)Act (1996) Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 2006 Animal Welfare Act, Duty to Care Policy Countryside Access Code Data Protection Act (1998) The Advantages Of Being A Dog Walker Lots of fresh air and exercise will keep you fit and active. You get to make lots of canine and human friends. The pay for a dog walker can be good. You will be helping busy, full time workers, disabled or ill people who may not normally be able to walk their dog. Dog walking work may lead to other jobs. For example the TV presenter of It’s Me Or The Dog, Victoria Stilwell started her dog work career as a dog walker in between working as an extra actress. She then met dog trainer Ken Cochrane and trained as a dog trainer and opened several successful dog training school in America including New Jersey, New York and Atlanta. She returned to the UK and became the presenter of the Channel 4 television programme It’s Me Or The Dog and wrote several books about dog training and dog diets. Disadvantages Of Walking Dogs You may be given an ill trained dog who can be mischievous Winter months can get wet and cold for a dog walker However dog walking work is rewarding and can be suitable for active people seeking part time work, or full time if they are prepared to build up a client list. Income Tax and National Insurance Income earnt as a dog walker should be declared on your self assessment income tax return. If you work full time or make a large enough profit from dog walking work you may be able to claim expenses such as a van and mileage. If you do dog walking work in the evenings, weekends or in between your full time job you will still have to pay income tax and National Insurance (NI) contributions. Your local tax office can give you expert advice and help. Dog Nursery A growing trend that originated in America but is growing in the UK is for dog nurseries that look after dogs for an hour, half a day or all day. Much like a normal nursery - but for dogs! The first UK dog day care nursery opened in January 2007 in Kilmarnock, Scotland. It is called Fido Sassoon and is run by dog groomer Lainy Wilson and her staff. She has kitted the facility out with dog friendly facilities such as play areas full of dog toys and soft anti-fatigue tiles on the floors much like there are at gyms so that they cushion the dogs paws. She even provides home from home comforts like armchairs! Owners love the service and find it a great way for their dogs to socialise rather than being kept at home on their own where they could suffer from separation anxiety. Conditions of being allowed to leave dogs include male dogs having to be castrated and aggressive dogs not being permitted to stay. As more people open a dog nursery throughout England, Wales and more Scottish dog nursery facilities open then this could be an opportunity for more dog related work. Our other pages of interest - Dog Food Samples. If you run a dog walking work service and have vacancies for dog walkers then please Contact Us to get listed on this page. A link back to the findextrawork website is appreciated. Dog Walkers Jobs Listed below are some dog walkers jobs. These are not connected to findextrawork and are listed here for free to aid our readers find dog walking work in their local area. Not all dog walking work needs to be for self profit. Many charities need dog walkers. You still get the exercise, canine company and fresh air whilst helping dog charities such as the PDSA or RSPCA. For example the Dog's Trust re-homing centres have vacancies for dog walkers and dog socialisers. For more information about being a dog walker with Dogs Trust visit their website at dogstrust.org.uk and click on the How To Help link and look for the Support Your Centre section and Volunteering subsection. Walk The Dog Walk The Dog are looking for a dog walker. The job would suit someone looking for an extra source of income or have spare time such as a retired person or housewife. Applicants to Walk The Dog will need to be aged over 18 years and have a clean driving licence with their own transportation. The applicant should love dogs and animals, the outdoors and walking, have experience of pet care or working with animals and live in the Berkhamsted (Hertfordshire) or surrounding areas. The hours of work are between 11am to 2pm. For more information visit the Walk The Dog website at www.walk-the-dog.net Assistant Dog Walker and Driver Very Important Pets have a vacancy for an assistant dog walker with the combined role of driver and carer. This is a part time dog walker vacancy. You will need to hold a valid UK driving license and for insurance purposes you will need to be aged over 25 years. The dog walking work is in the Borough of Hillingdon and will involve the successful employee working with one of the experienced dog handlers of VeryImportantPets and some of the assistant dog walker and driver roles will be to collect the dogs in the morning from their owners homes and taking the pack to the VIP private farm land for their walk. Applicants will need to be Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checked for child protection purposes and ideally have previous experience and knowledge of working with dogs, though the employer will also accept an applicant who shows an interest in dogs. Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to work in all types of weather, sunshine and rainy days, and an ability to cope in rush hour traffic. The successful candidate may have to care for dogs in their own house and should show this willingness during their interview. Very Important Pets pride themselves in providing a variety of dog care which includes dog walking, day care, boarding of dogs in the homes of staff members, dog training and advice on individual dog diets for their clients throughout North West London and Middlesex. Very Important Pets hold a boarding and day care licence from their local council and are fully insured. They are also Security Industry Authority approved, National Training Inspectorate for Professional Dog Users and British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers qualified. They have Police and Ministry of Defence (MOD) clearance. Staff of Very Important Pets can benefit from teaching which ranges from basic puppy and dog care and training and specialist discipline dog training such as security work, close protection, patrolling, guarding and drug detection. For more information or to apply for this dog walking work please visit their website at www.very-important-pets.com and click on Careers on the left hand side for the current e-mail address to send your application form, covering letter and CV. Animals At Home Animals at Home are seeking dog walkers who own a car in the Sidcup area. Good rates of pay are available. Please call 01322 618580 for more information or visit their website animalsathome.co.uk Pet Sitting An alternative to being a dog walker or a job that could be performed in conjunction with dog walking work is Pet Sitting. This need not be just dogs, but could include any pets from hamsters, guinea pigs, birds such as budgies, parrots or cockatiels and even more exotic pets such as snakes or a tortoise. An example of dog sitting services includes the barking mad dog sitting petsitters company. These dog sitters can be found at the barkingmad website www.barkingmad.uk.com. They will pay you to look after their clients dogs in your own home. So you get the joy of a dog's company and earn money at the same time. You will need to ensure it is cared for just like they would be at their own home, ensuring their routines are kept, diets and special foods given and normal walks undertaken. Dog and pet owners who use the services of Barkingmad.uk.com want their pets to be cared for in a caring home where the pet can enjoy home comforts and have their own bed and toys and regimes rather than a dog kennel perhaps while they are away on business, on holiday, in hospital, while they settle a new baby into their home, decorating or renovating their house, etc. You will need to have a secure garden to become a pet sitter which Barkingmad call being a host family. Typical host families are retired couples who want the company of a dog at dates that suit them, people who work from home or do not work full time. Barkingmad will interview you for the position of host family for their pet sitting service. Branches of Barkingmad are throughout the UK including Ayr, Colchester, Doncaster, Dundee, Edinburgh, Exeter, Lancaster, Leeds, Manchester, Norwich, Oxford, Reading, Stoke and Torquay. Barking Mad have a franchise opportunity for those who want to run their own pet sitting business in their local area. Visit Barkingmad.uk.com for more information. Pet People The Pet People, a small independent pet care company who are based in Hare Hatch near Wargrave in Berkshire are seeking applicants for a range of posts such as dog walkers, dog trainers, dog sitters and pet sitters. Current vacancies with Pet People include Dog Walking Vacancies Pet People have dog walking vacancies in the Maidenhead, Twyford, Wargrave areas on a part time basis. Potential dog walkers will need to own an appropriate car or van, have previous experience of working with dogs such as having been a rescue centre employee, working in boarding kennels, being a veterinary nurse or assistant or previously being a dog walker. Pet People seek people with experience of training dogs using positive methods and are physically fit who are willing to walk in all weathers. Please note that Pet People will perform a Police record check and references will be taken. Rates of pay with Pet People depend on the number of dogs walked. Part Time Assistant Dog Walkers Pet People also have vacancies for part time assistant dog walkers in the Maidenhead, Twyford and Wargrave are of England. Requirements as about and the rate of pay for part time assistant dog walkers is £6 per hour. To apply for either of these posts with Pet People please download the application form which can be found at www.the-pet-people.co.uk/vacancies.htm Animal Jobs The Animal Jobs website hosts vacancies for those looking for dog walking jobs, pet sitting work and training courses for those looking to work with animals. Animal jobs lists those jobs in a wide range of fields such as in a zoo, wildlife park, charity, safari park as well as those working with dogs and cats, horses, with vets, etc. Training options range from certificate courses through to diploma and degree level. Visit www.animal-job.co.uk for information about working with animals or help with a career working with animals or search for animal jobs working with animals in the UK or overseas in countries such America, Canada, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Professional Dog Walker In August 2009 BBC Radio 4 broadcast a comedy play about a professional dog walker called Dog Dazed Afternoon. The professional dog walker had printed some business cards to advertise his walkies service and when he walked his first dog he thought he had killed the dog in a road traffic accident. So he went to buy a replacement dog for the one he thought had died on his first assignment as a professional dog walker in his company Walkies. After buying the puppy he discover the other dog was not dead but had returned to its owner which was why he could not find the dog's body. Despite this setback he continued to work as a professional dog walker. Dog Dazed Afternoon was written by Ben Crompton and starred Carl Rice, Graeme Hawley, James Quinn, Siobhan Finneran, Sara Sadeghi, Ryan Pope and Sally Carman. Free Puppy Pack The Free Eukanuba Puppy Pack for puppies under one year old which includes a free sample of Eukanuba Puppy Food, a Puppy Training Clicker, a Eukanuba Feeding Cup, a Money off coupon, Puppy Training Guide and Nutritional Information: link to return to this page about dog Walking Work Free Puppy Packs Other free puppy packs offer for you and your puppy is the Pedigree Puppy Club Packs which has been compiled with eight expert guides from Pedigree and takes the new puppy owner through the whole exciting process one month at a time. Whatever stages your puppy has reached, owners will find all the relevant information they need, about nutrition, health and behaviour. Even experienced dog owners could learn something from the advice. On top of all the free advice users will also get free money-off coupons saving 25% on the Pedigree® Puppy range. A puppy is considered to be any age up to 12 months old. 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