Starting a dog walking business is about more than just a love of dogs—it’s about building a professional, safe, and reliable service for both dogs and their owners. Before taking on clients, it’s important to have the right foundations in place, including your business setup, insurance, pricing, and policies. Below you’ll find step-by-step guidance to help you get started, from understanding legal requirements and choosing the right insurance, to setting your prices and c

Dogs are always learning. Not just during formal training, but all the time—through what they see, hear, and experience, and how humans react to them. Sometimes, they pick up habits we don’t want, like counter-surfing, jumping on people, or running up to other dogs on walks. As a dog walker, it’s important to understand why these behaviours happen and how to prevent and stop...

Risk management is not about fear or red tape. It is about professionalism, foresight, and business survival. Every dog walking business, whether solo or multi-staff, is exposed to risk daily: dogs, traffic, members of the public, weather, equipment failure, human error, and the unpredictable nature of...

his guide walks you through the essential foundations you need in place before you take on your first client, helping you set up properly, protect yourself, and build a business that is credible, compliant, and sustainable.

Back To The Dog House Everything a New Dog Walker Needs to Know Starting out as a dog walker can be incredibly rewarding – you get to spend your days outdoors, build strong relationships with dogs and their people, and create a business that genuinely improves lives. That said, professional dog walking is far more than just liking dogs . It comes with legal responsibilities, practical skills, and a strong understanding of canine behaviour. This guide is written for brand new