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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Looking for insight from anyone who works for or owns a dog-walking business. My dog recently died, and I really miss our frequent, long walks. I'm a teacher, and one of my planned sources of summer income recently fell through, so I'm thinking about applying to be a dog walker to an established company. (I don't have the business or marketing skills to start my own company, and don't want to do it during the school year anyway.)

I know it wouldn't be possible to earn good money as a dog walker, but I don't want to put effort in to a search that will result in pennies, either. A few questions: what is a decent rate, and how is it paid? Hourly? By the walk? Are commuting costs covered, or  must those be factored in to one's earnings? Are dog walkers hired by companies assigned clients, or is it more like a franchise where they're basically expected to bring in their own clients? (This would be a deal breaker for me -- see bad business and  marketing skills above.) Finally, I feel like I'd have to disclose my summer-only availability up front: would any company be interested in hiring a seasonal worker?

Thanks for any info.[/quote]

Some places will not hire workers just for the summer; some will.  Where do you live?  I may be able to recommend some companies.  You will make more working on your own.  Some companies pay poorly.  Some pay great.  For me, great was $14 for a 30 min walk.[/quote]

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