Adding Cat Litter, Hutch, and Dog Poo Cleaning Services to Your Business
- Tori Lynn Crowther
- Mar 2, 2025
- 5 min read
Adding Cat Litter, Hutch, and Dog Poo Cleaning Services to Your Business
Expanding your dog walking or pet care business to include specialised cleaning services is a simple, low-cost way to increase revenue, provide extra value to clients, and make yourself indispensable. Services like cat litter cleaning, hutch cleaning, and dog poo collection are highly practical for pet owners and complement your existing business perfectly.
Why It Helps Your Business
Fills Quiet Times During slower periods for dog walking, these small, efficient services keep your schedule full and income consistent.
Provides Real Value to Clients Many pet owners struggle to keep up with routine cleaning tasks. Offering to handle litter trays, hutches, or garden dog mess saves them time and stress.
Increases Client Loyalty Clients who can rely on you for both care and practical maintenance are more likely to book regular services and recommend you to friends.
Simple to Implement These services require minimal additional equipment or training but are highly appreciated by clients.
How to Set Up These Services
1. Cat Litter Cleaning
Offer regular litter tray visits: scoop daily or during your scheduled visits.
Dispose of waste hygienically and safely.
Clean the tray thoroughly once a week, if included in your service.
Use gloves and pet-safe disinfectant.
2. Hutch Cleaning
Target small pets like rabbits, guinea pigs, or ferrets.
Remove bedding and soiled hay, clean the hutch with pet-safe disinfectant, and replace with fresh bedding.
Offer weekly or fortnightly cleaning depending on the client’s needs.
3. Dog Poo Collection
Offer a “poo picking” service for clients with gardens or yards.
Regularly remove waste and dispose of it properly.
Optional: offer garden tidy-ups, such as raking leaves or sanitising surfaces after collection.
Pricing & Scheduling
Set clear pricing based on time, frequency, and effort.
Consider hourly rates or flat fees per visit/cleaning task.
Offer bundled packages alongside dog walking or cat sitting for convenience and added value.
Advertising Your Service
Highlight Practical Benefits Emphasise convenience, hygiene, and the time-saving aspect for clients.
Update Online Presence Add a dedicated section on your website and social media. Include photos or short “before and after” visuals to show your work.
Target Existing Clients First Many dog walking clients will appreciate a garden poo pick-up or litter cleaning service. Offer introductory packages or discounts for recurring bookings.
Word of Mouth & Referrals Happy clients will recommend these small but valuable services to neighbours and friends.
Tips for Success
Use Protective Gear: Gloves, masks, and cleaning products that are pet-safe.
Create a Checklist: Keep notes for each visit (e.g., litter scooped, hutch cleaned, yard tidy) for accountability and client trust.
Be Reliable: Clients value consistency and dependability over anything else.
Start Small: Begin with a few clients to refine your workflow before scaling up.
Keep it Professional: Approach these tasks with the same professionalism as your dog walking service.
Warnings & Considerations
Health & Safety: Proper hygiene is essential, particularly when handling waste. Wash hands thoroughly after each visit.
Allergies & Sensitivities: Check for client or staff allergies to hay, litter, or pet dander.
Boundaries: Only take on tasks you are comfortable performing. Avoid deep cleaning or repairs unless you are trained.
Insurance: Check that your business insurance covers these services, particularly if handling waste or entering client gardens.
Offering cat litter cleaning, hutch cleaning, and dog poo collection is a low-effort, high-value addition to your dog walking business. By bundling these services with existing offerings and marketing them effectively, you can increase revenue, enhance client satisfaction, and make your business indispensable to pet owners.
A note on business and professionalism
This guide assumes one thing: you are running a business, not a hobby.
Pet care is more than a passion—it’s your livelihood, and it deserves the same professionalism, planning, and respect as any other business. Treating it like “just a job for fun” won’t get you the results or freedom you want.
You are allowed to:
Charge enough to make your business sustainable
Set and enforce clear boundaries with clients
Expect respect from clients, peers, and the wider pet care industry
Take your work seriously, even when others don’t
Build a business that supports you, not just every pet and client
Professional success starts with self-respect—and pet care businesses built on self-respect thrive for the long term.
About Tori Lynn C. & The Dog House
Welcome to The Dog House — my cosy corner of the TLC Canine Crusaders Business Hub. I’m Tori Lynn C., the founder of TLC Dog Walking Limited, mentor to professional dog walkers, and lifelong advocate for dogs and the people who care for them. Before building my own dog walking company, I worked as a dog trainer and held corporate roles at Pizza Hut’s Head Office in London and at PricewaterhouseCoopers, based at Embankment Place. Business, structure, and people management have been part of my life for a very long time.
With full time, hands-on experience in the dog industry since 2007, my mission is to guide you through the realities of running a successful, sustainable dog walking business — from client care and safety to wellbeing, confidence, and professional growth.
The Dog House is where I share the honest, behind-the-scenes conversations we all need: the tricky moments, the funny bits, the business lessons, and the mindset work that keeps us thriving rather than merely surviving. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, you’ll always find support, guidance, and a friendly nudge forward here.
You’re never alone in this journey — you’re part of a community of canine crusaders.
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