Got a love for pooches? A hankering for
kitties? Then these pet businesses will be right up your alley.
The array of product and service businesses for pet owners is
only limited by your imagination. Many people treat their pets like their
children and, following that logic, most products that people want for
themselves, they'll want for their pets. Just look at recent trends in the
industry--organic foods, homeopathic products, luxury accessories--and you'll
easily find they mirror counterparts for human folk.
But there are still traditional services and products for pets
and their owners that will never go out of style. I am sure with below 10 pet business ideas, you'll be catering to your furry, finned and feathered friends
in no time.
Pooper-Scooper Service
Believe it or not, you can make a very comfortable living by
starting and operating a dog pooper-scooper service in your community. This is
an easy business to start; it requires little investment, no special skills,
and minimal equipment to operate. Basically, if you can handle a shovel and plastic
bags, and can put up with less than aromatic smells, you're qualified to run a
pooper-scooper service. If not, you can still cash in on this booming growth
business by marketing and managing the service while hiring others to do the
dirty work. Spread the word about your pooper-scooper service by advertising in
local newspapers, pinning fliers to bulletin boards, and through dog-related
businesses and clubs in the community. Most services charge a flat monthly rate
of between $30 and $60 to stop by customers' homes or businesses weekly to
clean up their yards, which takes no more than 10 minutes per visit. You'll
need reliable transportation, a cell phone, garbage buckets, plastic bags,
shovels, gloves and a good pair of rubber boots.
Pet Photography
As an animal lover, I can't imagine a business that would be
more fun and rewarding than operating a pet photography service. Unfortunately,
I'm not a very good photographer, but if you are and you love pets, then what
are you waiting for? Start a pet photography service! Owners of dogs, cats,
reptiles, horses, champion livestock, birds, and even fish can all be potential
customers. Full time or part time, operate the service on a mobile basis, from
a home based studio, or from pet shops, or combine all to cover all the bases.
Making the experience fun for pets and their owners will go a long way toward
securing repeat business and a ton of referrals, so liven things up with pet
costumes, themed backdrops, and by offering pet videotaping services, complete
with music, titles and special effects. Likewise, to boost profit potential
also offer a wide assortment of products that customers can have their pets'
photographic images transferred onto--key tags, greeting cards, calendars,
mugs, hats, T-shirts, sports bags and bumper stickers.
Dog Clothing and Accessories
Americans spend more than $30 billion annually on their pets,
and big bucks can be earned by designing, making and selling designer duds for
dogs. Sweaters and rain jackets are sure bets to become top sellers, but dog
lovers around the globe are also buying designer doggie hats, goggles, shirts,
booties, scarves and even Halloween costumes for their beloved furry friends.
The criteria for getting started are minimal--design skills, sewing skills and
equipment, patterns, and a bit of gumption to get out and pitch your fabulous
designer fashions for mutts and pedigrees alike to pet shop retailers,
especially if your ambitions are to establish wholesale accounts with chain and
independent pet shop retailers. If not, there are still many ways to sell
direct to dog owners. These include exhibiting and selling at pet fairs, online
sales via dog-related websites, mail order sales supported by newspaper,
catalog, online and magazine advertising, and establishing a doggie clothing
boutique at home or in a retail storefront location. As dog owners know, word
travels fast amongst dog owners, and when a great product for a pet is found,
he or she is quick to spread the word to other dog owners.
Pet Sitting
Lots of people have pets that can't be boarded or left with
friends and family when the need arises--pets with chronic health conditions or
exotic pets that are difficult to take care of. Likewise, many people prefer to
have their dogs, cats and other pets in the safety and familiar surroundings of
home, rather than an unfamiliar boarding environment. When these pet owners
want or need to be away from their home, there is only one solution available:
hire a pet-sitting service to come to their homes and take care of their
beloved pets while they're away.
If you want to work on a small scale, you can be the pet sitter.
But if your intention is to operate full time with an eye on growth, you'll
need to hire or contract additional pet sitters. Good candidates for the job
include pet-loving retirees and students. Market your pet-sitting services
through pet-related businesses in your community such as veterinarians, pet
supply retailers, dog trainers, dog walkers and pet-grooming services.
Remember, many people also hire pet sitters for short periods of times--a
weekend away, a night out, or time off for family events. Therefore, you'll
need to develop fee schedules for long- and short-term jobs.
Dog Day Care
Day-care facilities for dogs are becoming increasingly popular,
especially as more and more caring dog owners are realising the benefits of
leaving their beloved dogs at day care with other dogs instead of at home alone
while they are at work. Dogs, like people, are social creatures and need
contact with people and other dogs to become well-behaved and confident.
However, a dog day care should not be confused with a kennel, which boards
animals for short- and long-term time spans. A doggie day care is strictly a
drop off in the morning and pick up in the evening or anytime during the day
type of operation. If space allows and your neighbours don't mind the barking,
you can open at home. A better alternative is to rent commercial warehouse
space and covert it into a dog day care spa, complete with water features,
fenced outdoor space, and indoor couches to ensure your clients have all the
creature comforts they're used to at home. One innovative day care center in my
community recently installed web cams throughout their facility so people at
work could log onto their website and see live footage of their dogs playing
with other dogs. Current rates are in the range of $15 to $25 per day, with
discounts for weekly service.
Dog Obedience Training
Dog obedience training is a multimillion-dollar industry, and
continues to grow by double digits as more and more dog owners realise the
benefits of professional obedience training. Training classes can be held at
your home in a one-on-one or group format, or if your home isn't suitable you
can travel to your customers' homes and train one-on-one. Likewise, you can
also strike deals with schools and community center to hold dog obedience
classes on weekends and nights. Many trainers are currently not certified by a recognised association, although that trend is changing. If you're serious
about making dog obedience training your career, I strongly suggest you receive
professional training to become an instructor and obtain the required
certifications. Not only can certification be used as a powerful marketing tool
when persuading people that you're the right trainer for their dog, but having
the proper credentials will also mean that you can charge a premium for your
services. Current rates for in-home training are in the range of $30 to $50 per
hour and many trainers create dog-training packages for their customers, which
include a set amount of training classes and course materials in print and
video formats.
Dog Walking Service
A dog walking service is perfectly suited fro the person who has
the time, patience and a love for dogs. Best of all, this business can be
started for less than $100. There are various styles of multi-lead dog walking
collars and leashes available that will allow three or more dogs to be walked
at the same time without becoming tangled in the leash. Acquiring this
equipment will be important to your new business, as it will reduce frustration
and enable you to walk multiple dogs at the same time, thus increasing revenues
and profits. To secure clients for the service, simply design a promotional
flier that explains your dog walking service and qualifications. Distribute the
fliers to businesses that are frequented by dog owners, such as groomers,
kennels, pet stores, community animal shelters, and veterinarians. Once word is
out about your dog walking service, it shouldn't take long to establish a base
of 20 or 30 regular clients.
Tropical Fish and Aquarium Rentals
Gigantic profits can be earned by starting a tropical fish and
aquarium rental business, and best of all, this very unique enterprise can be
set in motion for less than $5,000 and managed right from your home office. At
this point, I'm sure you're wondering exactly who would rent tropical fish and
an aquarium? The list is very long, and if you think about waiting rooms, the
list of potential clients can include doctors, lawyers, restaurants and
business offices. Once a regular client base has been established for this
business, the annual profits could well exceed $50,000 or more.
Pet Toys
Designing, manufacturing and wholesaling pet toys could put you
on the path to financial freedom, and this opportunity can be started part time
from home on a minimal initial investment. There are literally thousands of
different pet toys on the market and this is definitely a situation where it's
not important that you build it first, only better. The toys can be sold on a
wholesale basis to pet retailers, or even directly to consumers via the
internet and mail order. The key to success in this type of business is to have
a high-quality toy and the ability to get the pet toy in front of as many
potential customers as possible. Remember, pets are like children to most
people and generally people will spare no expense when it comes to the
happiness of their pets.
Gourmet Pet Treats
The fastest growing segment of the pet foods industry is gourmet
dog treats. There's a lot of money to be made in this business because the
profit margin is very high and people are willing to pay for the best dog
treats money can buy. As people become more health conscious of their own
diets, they begin to scrutinise their pet's diets as well, and many are turning
to naturally made food and biscuits for their dogs, even though all-natural
handmade biscuits cost as much as ten times more than commercially produced
biscuits.
Making dog biscuits at home is easy; all you need to get started
are dog biscuit recipes, healthy ingredients, biscuit molds (those shaped like
bones and cats are favourites), a catchy name, and packaging materials. Baking
and selling specialty dog treats is a fantastic opportunity for pet-loving
entrepreneurs who want to work from home and have lot of fun. Selling options
are plentiful. Sell to independent and chain pet retailers on a wholesale basis
or to consumers via online pet products marketplaces, at pet fairs, and from
your home supported by word-of-mouth advertising. The advertising is very easy
to get, providing dogs love your treats.
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