Cant get enough of that sloppy kiss and wet nose?
Turn your passion for puppies into cash by creating a dog-focused business.
When I wanted tomake some extra moneywithout leaving my teaching job, dog training seemed like a natural fit.
Lead Dog Adventures
This is thenext levelin dog walking especially if you live near the beach or the mountains.
7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People
Do you avoid people too?
Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff.
Plan Dog Parties
If youre good atevent planning, this is a unique way to make extra money.
Everyone loves agood party, and the more creative, the better!
Soon, youll have requests for more pupcakes and doggie cookies than you’re free to handle!
Dog Washing
Anyone familiar with dogs knows that they can get a bit smelly.
Offer to take care of dog baths either at aself-wash facilityor in your own backyard or bathroom.
Throw on a bow or a bandana at the end for a fresh-smelling, good-looking dog.
Dog Grooming
As with dog training, dog grooming takes a bit of training.
Offer your services on your own, or partner with a doggie daycare to find new clients.
One artist,Adriana Willsie, even built a business turning pet photographs into painted portraits!
Check outHow to Photograph PetsandPet Photography Tipsfor some advice as you get started.
Offer to watch their dogs either at their house or at your own place.
Plus, if you have your own dog, its something you do anyway!
Consider joining a databaseLocal Dog Walker, or post your services on your localCraigslistpage.
), or take a course at an online school likeAnimal Behavior CollegeorCompanion Animal Sciences Institute.
When searching for resources, look for those that focus on relationship-building and positive reinforcement training strategies.
For more on what you might be getting into, check outNicole Wildes website.
In addition to freelance writing and editing, Abbie is a dog trainer and an early interventionist.
It sounds appealing right?
Check it out here!