The dog walking industry is one of the fastest growing industries at the moment and dog walkers have allowed dog lovers to work full time.

If you love the idea of starting your own business and working with dogs but don't know where to start here are some great tips for you to get started.

Dog walking Experience: If you don't have any experience in walking dogs then a good place to start is to ask your dog owning friends, family, and neighbors if they would consider using your services for free to enable you to gain experience.

Business Course: a Dog Walking Business Course, holding a certificate or qualification will not only inform you about everything you need to know about running your dog walking business but it will also install confidence in your potential clients.

Contracts: You will need to have the right paperwork in place for your clients, a service contract is a must and there are many other forms that you will need to get filled in and signed by the client.

Insurance: If you are going to run your own dog walking business, pet sitting business insurance is a must, offers its member's discounted insurance that covers all aspects of pet sitting, dog walking, and house sitting.

Trustworthiness: Dog owners are looking for someone they can trust when they seek out a dog walker, they will be looking for confidence, reliability, and a professional service. Join a membership organization and display their logo on your website and literature.