If you like animals and enjoy being out and about in the open air, then a dog walking business might be the dream job for you. With many people looking for someone to take their dog out for a walk during the day when they are at work, it is something that is in high demand.

However, there are some things to consider beforehand if you want to make sure you have the best chance of success…

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Qualifications – Although you don’t actually need an official qualification, you need to be confident working with all sorts of dogs, as well as knowledgeable about training and keeping them under control.

Qualifications in animal care and first aid are beneficial if you want to appeal to owners.

Equipment – You will need to ensure that you have the right equipment. Transportation is probably one of the main things to think about as you will usually need to transport a group of dogs to a suitable place to walk them. A used van from somewhere like this used vans for sale Cardiff based company cotswoldvancentre.co.uk/buy/used-vans-for-sale/cardiff/ is a good option if you need a suitable vehicle.

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Legal Compliance – Like any business you also need to make sure that you comply with the law and that your business is abiding by the regulations. Making sure that you have the correct insurance as well as ensuring that you are paying business targets is essential.

In addition to this you must also be aware of dog laws such as the protection of livestock and the control of dogs’ order.