Understanding Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business

If you love pets and enjoy spending quality time with them, pet sitting can be a way to make a living while doing what you enjoy. However, there are aspects to pet sitting beyond just enjoying time with animals. It also entails offering a service to pet owners and effectively managing a business. This course teaches you how to start and manage a successful pet sitting or dog walking business.

We start by introducing you to pet sitting and its scope in the UK as we outline the responsibilities of a sitter to both the client's property and the animal's health. We explore the licensing requirements and laws that govern pet sitting in the UK. We then explain how to start and effectively manage your pet care business and show you how to price your services, acquire the necessary equipment and obtain insurance. We provide guidelines that professional dog walkers should adhere to in order to ensure the correct standards of welfare for both dogs and cats.

Finally, we discuss the wellbeing of rabbits, guinea pigs, ornamental fish and reptiles and provide safety tips you can use to ensure your safety while looking after pets. There are no prerequisites to taking this course and it is open to all animal lovers. The pet sitting and dog walking industry is rapidly growing as more pet owners seek trustworthy care for their companions. This pet care course provides a solid understanding of the pet sitting and dog walking business. Sign up to turn your love of animals into a fun but lucrative business opportunity.