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First of all experience counts for a lot. You may think that taking a dog for a walk is any easy task. How hard can it be? Harder than you think. Dogs come in many different shapes and sizes and have a variety of different temperaments. It is important to gain as much experience as possible before becoming a professional dog walker. Make use of every opportunity as it will also give you some idea whether this branch of dog care is the one for you. It will also give you a chance to explore your neighbourhood, discovering suitable areas to walk in and see how dogs interact with each other. Maybe you have a local animal charity that has kennels in your area. Consider offering your services as a volunteer.Do the proper research. Ask around family, friends and neighbours to see if there is a real demand for this kind of dogs services. Ask yourself if you really know what is involved in running a small business. Consider enrolling in a local college and learn some basics about registering as a sole business, keeping financial records and completing tax returns. You will also need to think about opening up a bank account. Most high street banks have a small business advisor who is sure to be able to help you out. There is also a wealth of useful information available online, such as the government Business Link website. Think about gaining some qualifications relevant to the field. There are various animal behaviour courses available and animal first aid certificates. Also consider membership of relevant associations, such as the National Association of Registered Petsitters. Memebrship of these types of associations will also offer you access to various other resources and services. When considering setting up a dog walking Victoria small business it is a good idea to take out some insurance. This is a fairly specialised form of insurance but there are companies out there who can help. Create your own website and advertise for free. A fairly basic website can be pretty easy to create, and if you aren't sure where to start many local colleges and schools offer basic computer courses. You may even know a friend who can help you out for free. Social media is one way forward to gain free advertising space, and is also a wonderful way for customers to "like" you and spread the word about your wonderful services. You should also consider offering other pet related services, such as petting dogs, dog care or pet sitting.
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