Monday, May 24, 2010

Any suggestions?

me my brother and his friend are thinking of starting a dog walking buisness. i am 13 and the other 2 are 10 and 9. we are having it 3-5 dollars, because we dont want to be too expensive. actully the cost is dependent on the size of the dog. i think its a good idea because the 3 of us are saving up for something... but now i am a little worried because what if something happenes? like what if something happenes to the dog? we are going through with it, but are there any good suggestions out there that couold help us? please share, and no smart alec remarks! thanks alot! :)
Answers:
Have your parents help u with a contract made up!
Or be extremely careful when walking the dog!
good luck!
maybe get a contract made up. Get your parents to help you and get all your clients to sign it.
Also you're going to want to make sure that the dogs are good to be alone with you or whoever it may be.
Make sure you're able to handle larger breeds. IE: my boxer pulls and must wear a hulti...if he ever got out of his hulti u have to be strong to be able to pull him back.
i think it's a great idea exspeshally for ppl who are busy.
That's great that you know you need to work in order to get something you want instead of 'running to mommy and daddy' to have them buy it for you. You are off to a very good start! There are people much older than you that STILL expect mommy and daddy to give them things. You sound very mature for your age, so good for you for wanting to earn that money!!
I'd make sure you 'interview' the dog and owner as they'll probably be doing to you at the same time! :-) You'll want to make sure it's nice, gets along with other dogs/people if you plan to take more than one at a time. You'll want to make sure he knows how to walk on a leash so you're not drug all over earth by a 100lb dog!! It would even be good to see if you could take him/her for a 'test walk' to make sure that all seems to be fine with them!!
Just remember to be polite (I'm sure you'lll not have a problem with that), look people in the eyes, if they shake your hand, use a nice grip to shake back. Greet them with a great big smile and enthusiastic 'HI!' when you meet them for the first time. Ask what the dog's name is and start interacting with him/her as soon as possible! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!
Find find a first aid book for dogs this way you are ready for any emergency. keep a the first aid kit with the person who walking the dog. this will make you ready for anything. your parent will be proud of you. if your parent help you out they should also learn from the book
i think thats a great job!! just make sure your clients trust you... and make sure you're ready for the commitment!!
good luck
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I think it is a good idea but you have to make sure that nothing happens to the dogs...losing the dog could get you in tons of trouble and even ending up in court along with your parents...I would draw up a professional contract as I do with any business transaction. Good luck and make sure you hang on tight! :)

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