Dog Walking
The Dog Walker's Startup Guide: Create Your Own Lucrative Dog Walking Business in 12 Easy Steps
WARNING: USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! Known to cause side effects such as happiness and fulfillmentAccording to many experts, dog walking is currently the fastest growing area in the professional pet care industry and it shows no sign of slowing down. More American households have dogs than ever before! Whether you have been dreaming of escaping the 9-5 grind, or just love dogs and want to work with them, this book will help you take this growing industry by the leash and profit from it. This easy to follow step-by-step guide to starting your own dog walking business teaches: How to assess the number of clients you ll need to meet your financial goals using case studies and formulas that work (page 12)What services will creatively sell your business and lead the competition (page 16)How to create a winning web presence that promotes customer confidence and sells your business 24 hours a dayHow to create a professional welcome packet step-by-step (page 31)How on-the-fly photo updates can enrich your service by promoting human interaction and involvement, leading to more referrals and additional income from advertising (page 124)Professional advertising strategies revealed in detail and highlighted with examples that will quickly turn your business idea into profit-making reality (page 53)
Puppia Soft Dog Harness, Red, Small
The Puppia Soft Mesh Harness is one of the best-selling harnesses for dogs of all sizes. Made out of 100% Polyester soft mesh, this harness is comfortable, safe and stylish. This harness was designed with the dog's comfort and safety in mind.
Alert Stamping OV-3 Ultra Oval LED Walk Light
Let's make this clear up front: this is not your standard flashlight. One look at it and you'll realize that. It has a revolutionarily ergonomic oval-shaped design that fits easily in your hand. It has five LED lights: (1) forward facing light to shine in front of you, (2) shining on the ground in front of you, and (2) rear-facing red warning lights, alerting vehicles to your presence. Because you're using LEDs, you get more efficient battery use, unlimited bulb life, and lights that are shock and vibration proof. This attractive, unique light is naturally a great fit for use when walking the dog. Walk, run, hike, this weatherproof and ultra bright Oval Light will guide your way. Includes (3) AA batteries.
Super Coupler Bungee, walk multiple dogs tangle-free - for dogs between 20 and 50 lbs - this leash will make walking two dogs at once so much easier - 54 inches long with a built-in swivel that prevents the tangling of leashes - 2 X 54" - Red
This leash will make walking two dogs at once so much easier. The leash is 54 inches long and has a built-in swivel that prevents the tangling of leashes. For dogs between 20 and 50 lbs. You'll love it! All Coupler products are tangle-free! Our Standard and Security Model Leashes have enough power to control two full-size animals, so hook ?em up and go! Much time and research has gone into making the Xtreme line of Leashes and accessories. Each item is engineered for years of hard use and enjoyment, and is fully tested before leaving our production center. Check out the Security Coupler for large dogs, the Standard Coupler for medium-sized dogs, and the Super Coupler Jr. for your smaller sized dogs.
Coastal Holt Dog Walking Collar, Black, 2
Holt walking collars are designed to easily and quickly control a dog. Stops the animal from pulling, lunging and jumping. Engineered to stay securely on the dog without being uncomfortably tight, it will not interfere with the dog's vision or breathing, nor will it restrict natural mouth movements.
Dog Walks Man: A Six-Legged Odyssey
A humorous, thoughtful, absorbing narrative aboutthe metaphysical joys of a simple daily task Imagine if Annie Dillard had taken a dog along with her to Tinker Creek. Now imagine Tinker Creek was a New Jersey suburb, and you have an idea of the surprises that await in John Zeaman?s book. Humorous, thought-provoking, and playful, Dog Walks Man might also be called Zen and the Art of Dog Walking. Zeaman takes us on a journey from a 'round-the-block fraternity of “dog-walking dupes?—suburban fathers who indulged their children?s wish for a dog—to a strange and forbidden wonderland at the edge of town: the New Jersey Meadowlands. Along the way he rediscovers childhood?s forgotten “fringe places,? investigates the mysteries of the natural world, and experiences moments of inexplicable joy. Each chapter of Dog Walks Man is a bite-size meditation on the wisdom derived from dogs and dog walking. Woven into the narrative are musings on such familiar dog-walking issues as the war of nerves that precedes each walk (or “w-a-l-k? if your dog is in earshot), the problem of dog-walking monotony, and why dog walkers are always the ones to discover dead bodies. This is also the story of Pete, the prescient standard poodle who begins as the “family glue? and evolves into Zeaman?s partner on a journey through an abandoned landscape as alive as any jungle. Above all, Dog Walks Man is about a search for wholeness in an increasingly artificial world. It is about discovering what Thoreau meant when he wrote, in his seminal essay “Walking,? “Life consists with wildness.? Because the truth is, something as simple as walking the dog can open up unexpected worlds. An excerpt In the beginning, I walked around the block. Or a couple of blocks. It didn?t seem to matter. That it didn?t matter was in itself novel. It had been a long time since I had gone out without any particular destination or direction, without knowing whether I was going to turn left or turn right at the end of the front walk. . . . The simple aimlessness of it made me feel like a kid again. . . .Pete, with his boundless enthusiasm for the outside world, was like the reincarnation of that juvenile self. We?d hit the sidewalk and, like two kids with nothing special to do, spend a half-hour meandering about. We were suburban vagabonds. In the mornings, with the whole world rushing to get somewhere, there was something almost subversive about roaming around with a companion who had no responsibilities.We walked the irregular streets of our hilly town. We each had our compulsions. I revived the childhood aversion to stepping on cracks. Pete made sure that every tree was marked with his scent. . . .At night, Pete and I would escape the sometimes-suffocating sweetness of family life—the pajamas and stories, the smell of toothpaste and sheets, the damp goodnight kisses and prolonged hugs. We?d slip out into the silky night like a pair of teenage boys with high hopes for a Saturday night. We?d walk beneath the streetlights from one pool of light to the next. The people in the houses would drift past the windows like aquarium fish. Pete, with his black coat, was practically invisible in the dark stretches and I would let him off the leash.
The Dog Walker's Startup Guide: Create Your Own Lucrative Dog Walking Business in 12 Easy Steps
FROM THE BACK COVER:WARNING: USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! Known to cause side effects such as happiness and fulfillmentAccording to many experts, dog walking is currently the fastest growing area in the professional pet care industry and it shows no sign of slowing down. More American households have dogs than ever before! Whether you have been dreaming of escaping the 9-5 grind, or just love dogs and want to work with them, this book will help you take this growing industry by the leash and profit from it.This easy to follow step-by-step guide to starting your own dog walking business teaches:* How to assess the number of clients you ll need to meet your financial goals using case studies and formulas that work (page 12)* What services will creatively sell your business and lead the competition (page 16)* How to create a winning web presence that promotes customer confidence and sells your business 24 hours a day* How to create a professional welcome packet step-by-step (page 31)* How on-the-fly photo updates can enrich your service by promoting human interaction and involvement, leading to more referrals and additional income from advertising (page 124)* Professional advertising strategies revealed in detail and highlighted with examples that will quickly turn your business idea into profit-making reality (page 53)From the author:First of all I'd like to create a distinction between pet sitting and dog walking. The two have been used interchangeably for far too long and there are major differences between the two you should be aware of. Dog walking differs considerably from traditional pet sitting and offers a very real solution for those who need a more flexible schedule. Pet sitting is about pet visits: feeding the cat, bird, dog, or fish, making sure they have fresh water, making sure the owners house is still standing, watering plants, taking in mail, taking the dog out for a potty break or a walk and some companionship. Pet sitters take care of many different types of animals from domestic pets to live-stock. But here is the clincher: the hours are pretty much 3 to 4 blocks of time in each day: early morning, noon, late afternoon, and an evening tuck-in. Pet sitters work very hard and need to be out most of the day with brief 1-2 hour blocks of down-time.In contrast, a dog walker's job, focus, and service are very different and the hours are much more conducive to stay-at-home parents, students, and retired persons. The bulk of a dog walker's work happens between the hours of 10am and 3pm. However with puppy-care, and a 3x per day schedule, you'll be starting a bit earlier and finishing a bit later. Dog walking is also a great way to supplement a dog training business!Dog walking is a Zen-like business model, provides a steady predictable income, and your customer base is much, much larger.Dog walking is for the most part recession proof. American households with dogs have increased exponentially. According to the APPA pet-related spending in 2008 will likely exceed $10.5 billion. We aren't going to get rid of our pets, and we aren't going to stop working and commuting. Therefore dog walkers will still be needed, even in a down economy.
Invisible Dog Boots - Protect Paws From Sand, Hot Pavement, Ice, and Salt with All Natural 100% Wax-Based Cream. For Dogs Who Just Won't Wear Boots. - 60gm
This easy-to-apply all-natural wax-based cream protects paws from harsh surfaces. Protect paws from sand, hot pavement, ice and salt with all natural 100 percent wax-based cream. When applied to pads and between toes, dries in seconds to form a semi-permeable shield. Non-toxic, non-allergenic, non-staining formula can be used weekly or as needed to prevent abrasions, burning, drying and cracking. Perfect for mushing, hunting, walking or before any outdoor activity. Acts as an invisible boot to prevent potential paw problems. Easy-to-apply formula contains vitamin E to moisturize and help heal wounds and keep paws healthy. Available in pack of 2.1-ounces. Measures 3-inch length by 3-inch width 1-1/3 height.
Kurgo Tru-fit Dog Harness, Large (for Dogs 50 to 80 Pounds), Black
As dog owners our designers know a harness has to be easy to put on or it will not be used. As a result, the Kurgo Tru Fit Smart Harness is the easiest to use harness available today. Kurgo followed up a great design with high quality automotive materials such as seat belt webbing and a padded chest piece for added comfort and durability. This harness is a must-have for your vehicle and also doubles as a great walking harness.
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