# Start a dog walking business

URL: https://gocutline.com/playbooks/start-a-dog-walking-business/

Start a dog walking business: Very little to buy, regular weekly customers and a job outside. 1) Walk dogs for friends for free for a week, to learn how you handle more than one. 2) Pick a small area you can walk between in minutes. 3) Set a price per walk and a cheaper weekly rate.

## The steps
1. Walk dogs for friends for free for a week, to learn how you handle more than one.
2. Pick a small area you can walk between in minutes.
3. Set a price per walk and a cheaper weekly rate.
4. Ask local vets, pet shops and neighbourhood groups if you can leave your card.
5. Send a photo and a short note after every walk: this is what owners pay for and share.
6. Check local rules and get pet insurance before you take on many dogs.

## Your first move in Cutline
Block 45 minutes to write your offer and put it up in three local groups.

## Copy this
> Hi, I walk dogs in [area] on weekdays. A 45-minute walk is [price], with a photo after each one. Can I meet [dog] this week?

## Make it a block
[Add it to your week in Cutline](https://app.gocutline.com/?plan=Start%20a%20dog%20walking%20business%2045%20min%20on%20Monday%20at%209): one click and the time is blocked.

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