Pet sitter, walker, etc.

VanMan2007

They always suggest doing work you would ordinarily do for free makes for a happy working life, so..

Has anyone investigated this field of work? What qualifications are required?

Anyone have any experience of the companies working in the Beeston, Nottingham area?

This is something I have come back to again and again, as I love anything to do with cats, dogs, etc. It may be something I go at as an employee, or maybe start up my own business.

So any start-up business advice, tips, links, etc would also be welcome.

Thanks guys.

clairibel

Not sure about setting up on your own but if you google dog walking franchise then all the franchises come up and usually you can go on each site and see what vacancies they have in your area ( i mean as a self employed worker for that franchise) and you can work for more than one franchise if work is slow.

One way of starting off and getting some work initially.

VanMan2007

clairibel wrote: »

Not sure about setting up on your own but if you google dog walking franchise then all the franchises come up and usually you can go on each site and see what vacancies they have in your area ( i mean as a self employed worker for that franchise) and you can work for more than one franchise if work is slow.

One way of starting off and getting some work initially.

Thanks Clairibel.

MJM10

I guess it depends on how much time you have to invest. If you can build a client base i would think that word of mouth will soon follow. Locally (Lymington Hants) the charge is £10 per hour and you can walk more than one dog at a time. Good luck.