r/Dogwalking

I always turn on my smart watch to keep track of my dog walks

I send them to the owners and mostly its a mile but occasionally we go over a mile

Anyone else?

General advice is appreciated! Looking to start In the CT area but is their a website better used for putting myself out there or even just a way to find clients? I’m a dog groomer currently but am i need of a lil extra cash. thanks again ! Any advice is appreciated!

* Update* Maybe I should include my background

Animal care for 7 years

Kennel Attendant 1 year

Vet Assistant for 1 year

Retail for a Dog Store/Groomimg 2 years

Dog Groomer of 3 years *current job

Volunteered at my local shelter dog walking 1 year

I’m currently a grad student taking classes most weekday nights considering joining rover to pet sit, drop in, or walk pets during the day. I’m currently employed as a clinic manager. however, we are so short staffed that I am the only employee left at the clinic. the other 3 employees left due to school and commute reasons. I alone am handling the tasks of 4 employees for both our providers along with training/onboarding/interviewing. It’s getting too stressful for me to handle and I’ve been dropping the ball with my studies.

I am considering rover because I love pets, and to be honest, they’re not as mean and entitled as some patients showing up to clinics can be 😅. I also think it’s a better fit and less demanding for me, as my current job has started to affect my health because of the stress. The one thing holding me back is I’m not sure how much demand there is for rover services, and if I’d be able to make a similar amount to what I am making currently. I pay for school on a payment plan which is $2k monthly. As a clinic manager, I’m currently making $30/hr working 25hrs a week. I’m willing to take in less income, I just mostly need this to be able to cover my monthly school expense.

With your experiences, is there a demand for rover services? Or is it too overly saturated? I’m looking for any advice and open to any suggestions or thoughts!