Dogs on the Run Getting Started Guide

The Complete Guide to Dog Walking & Boarding

A Complete Coaching Guide for Aspiring Pet Care Entrepreneurs

Turn your love of dogs into a business that runs itself.

Written by Rachel, founder of Dogs on the Run, this is the guide she wishes someone had handed her when she was starting out — everything learned from over 20 years and thousands of dogs boarded, walked, and cared for, distilled into one complete resource.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to professionalize a business you've already begun, this guide walks you through every stage: getting legally set up and insured, pricing your services with confidence, screening clients and running meet-and-greets, building a brand that earns trust, and handling the day-to-day realities of walking and boarding safely — including emergencies, difficult clients, and everything in between.

Inside you'll find:

• 34 chapters covering every stage of building the business, from your first client to hiring your first employee
• Rachel's real stories and pro tips throughout, drawn from two decades in the field
• Practical safety guidance — dog body language, vehicle safety, medication administration, emergency protocols, and more
• 16 ready-to-use forms, checklists, and templates, including client intake forms, service agreements, incident reports, and a rate increase notification template
• Straight talk on the mistakes that cost new dog walkers time, money, and trust — so you don't have to learn them the hard way

This isn't a theory book. It's built around what actually happens on the job, from a nervous first meet-and-greet to the moment a client tries to negotiate your rates down — with the systems and confidence to handle it all.

Instant digital download. Start building your business today.