{"id":2681,"date":"2022-10-14T15:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T19:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/?p=2681"},"modified":"2025-08-07T10:32:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T14:32:59","slug":"6-quick-steps-for-a-dog-walking-startup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/6-quick-steps-for-a-dog-walking-startup\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Quick Steps for a Dog Walking Startup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Originally Published: May 22, 2019<\/em><\/p>\n

A dog walking business can be an inexpensive business to get started, if you get a good plan and strategy in place from the start. With this type of business, there can be very little upfront investment needed, and if you are willing to roll up your sleeves and do much of the work yourself, it can be even less costly.<\/p>\n

You will have to spend some money to get things started in order to get the necessary supplies and register the business, but costs can be kept fairly low when starting up. As you grow, you can begin investing more money into the business but when you are starting out, you will want to try to keep costs down and avoid unnecessary spending. Here are some strategies and tips for starting your dog walking business quickly and with little investment.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Put Yourself to Work<\/h3>\n

If you are trying to save on labour costs, you may have to be willing to do some or all of the work yourself. If you have a full-time job, you can schedule jobs around your work hours. Doing things yourself means that you\u2019ll be in control of the quality of work being done, letting you focus on building a good reputation and driving word of mouth recommendations.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Target the Right Customers<\/h3>\n

Take a look at the clientele in your area, to determine where the most demand is. If there are a lot of shift workers on night shift, they may require someone to help with their dog during the day. Or, you may find that there are people who travel frequently that need more long-term care for their pets. Take a look at the market in your area, and what the demand looks like. Targeting the wrong clients could slow your growth and unnecessarily cost you time and money.<\/p>\n

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Step 3: Register or Incorporate your business<\/h3>\n

Register your Business<\/h4>\n

Before you can operate under a business name, you will want to get that name registered. Ontario Business Central can help get your business name registered quickly, easily and at a highly competitive price.<\/p>\n

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