Description
Created with the lived expertise of Laura, who grew her accidental dog-walking hobby into a thriving full-time daycare, this manual gives you everything you need to launch with confidence and avoid the mistakes new starters commonly make.
What’s Inside
🐾 Getting Started
From deciding between part-time and full-time, to licences, insurance, start-up costs, DBS checks and choosing the right business setup.
🐾 Building Your Brand
Naming, logos, trust markers, social media, community visibility, storytelling posts and how to stand out locally.
🐾 Setting Up Operations
Dog-proofing your home, safety procedures, CCTV, signage, neighbours, onboarding customers, diary management, payment systems, poisonous plants and essential forms.
🐾 Daily Life of a Dog Care Professional
Walk routines, feeding, naps, environmental management, training basics, handling anxious dogs, managing breeds, enrichment, and staying in control during tricky moments.
🐾 Troubleshooting & Real-Life Scenarios
Dog escapes, fights, sick days, fireworks, aggression, separation anxiety, difficult owners and managing intact dogs safely.
🐾 Growth & Success
Raising your rates, expanding, hiring help, building reputation, adding services and becoming the go-to professional in your area.
🐾 Printable Customer Forms
Everything you need to onboard clients professionally:
– Owner details
– Dog details
– Vet release forms
– Terms & conditions
– Walking contract
– New enquiry form
Who This Manual Is For
This guide is perfect for anyone who wants to:
- Start a doggy daycare or home-boarding business
- Become a dog walker with a professional setup
- Add structure, systems and confidence to an existing pet business
- Understand the industry from someone who has lived it – not theory
Whether you’re starting from scratch, switching careers, or turning your love for dogs into income, this manual saves you months of trial and error.
Why This Manual Works
Laura grew her business the hard way — through real-world challenges, surgeries, burnout, and rebuilding her life one wagging tail at a time. Her story proves that anyone can build a thriving dog business with the right guidance.
This manual captures that journey and translates it into clear steps, systems and strategies that actually work.
Format
📘 Digital PDF Download
Instant access on purchase.
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