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Professional Pet Sitting & Dog Walking

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Setup steps
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AI prompts
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Tools & links

What it is

Providing reliable, insured care for pets (dog walks, overnight sitting). Post-pandemic office returns created a massive shortage of trustworthy midday pet care.

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How To Start A Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Business in 2026

Step by step

  1. 1

    Get a DBS check

    A basic check (£18) proves you have no criminal record and builds massive trust.

  2. 2

    Get insurance

    Public Liability covers you if a dog bites someone or runs into traffic (£5–£10/month).

  3. 3

    Register on platforms

    Fill out profiles on Rover, Tailster, and Cat in a Flat completely.

  4. 4

    Meet & greet

    Always do a free initial visit to learn the dog's routine and locate leads/treats.

  5. 5

    Send updates

    Send 2–3 photos and a short note after every walk. This is your #1 retention tool.

AI prompts to try

Copy one of these into ChatGPT, Claude or your AI tool of choice and adapt it to your situation.

Rover profile bio
“Write a warm, professional Rover bio. I'm a 34yo dog lover in Bristol with a secure garden, experience with reactive dogs and small breeds. Tone: trustworthy, fun.”
Meet & greet form
“Create a 15-question 'Meet & Greet' form covering feeding schedule, vet details, behavioural triggers, and escape protocols.”
Client updates
“Write 5 short, fun WhatsApp update templates to rotate after dog walks. Include placeholders for the dog's name.”

Get help setting it up

Hand the fiddly setup to a freelancer on Fiverr and start earning sooner.

Useful links

uCheck DBS (fast, cheap Basic DBS)↗Pawshake↗Rover↗Tailster↗Cat in a Flat↗Pet Business Insurance↗Gov.uk — DBS check↗
Started? Run it from one place

A free OddSync account gives you a booking page, quotes and invoices sent as a link, and a running tax estimate for your side hustle.

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