Dog walker3 of 7Dog walkers typically work -- and walk -- six to eight hours per day, with one or more dogs. Some also offer obedience training. All walkers pick up poop en route.Income potential: Dog walkers earn $30,000 to six-figure annual incomes in these pet jobs, with averages around $40,000 to $60,000, estimates Veronica Boutelle, founder of DogTec.org, which offers several resources in running dog-related businesses. Dog walkers charge an average hourly fee from $15 to $25, depending on whether the dog is walked in a pack or alone.Startup costs: Startup costs for these pet jobs are extremely low, says Boutelle. It includes "a vehicle, if needed, some marketing, some education," she says. Aside from a business license, some park districts and city governments are beginning to require local permits for dog walkers, Boutelle says. DogTec's four-day Dog Walking Academy and certification program costs $550 and is offered in locations nationwide.Check out: DogWalker.com, an online directory of dog walkers around the country, offers educational resources for those starting out. Related Articles:5 great second jobsStay-at-home jobs for momJob-hunting in cyberspaceTop 10 work-at-home jobsRelated Links:Green jobs on the riseSummer jobs for studentsBest temporary jobsWork beyond the cubicle advertisement
Dog walkers typically work -- and walk -- six to eight hours per day, with one or more dogs. Some also offer obedience training. All walkers pick up poop en route.
Income potential: Dog walkers earn $30,000 to six-figure annual incomes in these pet jobs, with averages around $40,000 to $60,000, estimates Veronica Boutelle, founder of DogTec.org, which offers several resources in running dog-related businesses. Dog walkers charge an average hourly fee from $15 to $25, depending on whether the dog is walked in a pack or alone.
Startup costs: Startup costs for these pet jobs are extremely low, says Boutelle. It includes "a vehicle, if needed, some marketing, some education," she says. Aside from a business license, some park districts and city governments are beginning to require local permits for dog walkers, Boutelle says. DogTec's four-day Dog Walking Academy and certification program costs $550 and is offered in locations nationwide.
Check out: DogWalker.com, an online directory of dog walkers around the country, offers educational resources for those starting out.