SALE!!! -The Complete Guide to Setting Up a Dog Walking Business

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"A practical, no-nonsense guide that tells you what you actually need to know before starting a dog walking business."

— Louise

Thinking about turning your love of dogs into a business? This is the guide that tells you everything the other resources miss.

Written for the UK market and updated for 2026, this comprehensive guide covers the legal landscape, insurance requirements, pricing strategy, client contracts, bookkeeping, technology tools and what to do when things go wrong — all in one place.

"Clear, straightforward and packed with useful information. I wish I'd had this when I started." Emily

What's inside:

16 chapters covering everything from registering as self-employed to managing reactive dogs, finding your first clients and growing your business.

8 ready-to-use appendices including a New Client Intake Form, Meet & Greet Checklist, Sample Client Contract, Incident Report Template, Key Holding Agreement, Cancellation Policy Template and Monthly Bookkeeping Tracker — ready to use from day one.

This guide covers:

• UK legislation you must know before you walk a single dog
• Insurance — what you need and why cutting corners can ruin you financially
• How to price your services without underselling yourself
• Contracts, cancellation policies and client agreements
• Finding your first clients and building a reputation
• Technology and apps that save you time and impress clients
• Tax, self-assessment and Making Tax Digital
• Managing reactive dogs safely and professionally
• How to handle incidents, complaints and difficult situations

Real-world advice. No fluff. Written from genuine experience.

"Written for aspiring UK dog walkers, this guide covers legal requirements, insurance, pricing, marketing and day-to-day operations in one practical handbook." Vet professional

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