are these prices fair for dog walking?




My prices
Dog Walking

for 20 minute walk for first dog
for every additional dog for twenty minutes

Pet Care at home after walk

• Dogs: visit includes play, water check, feed (owner supplies food), clean up dog poo, watering of outdoor plants, check mail, take rubbish out – .00 per visit, 10% discount on 14 consecutive days or more (private walk included into price)

or play, water check, feed (owner supplies food), clean up dog poo, – .00 per visit, 10% discount on 14 consecutive days or more
well I heard most people say they charge for a half an hour walk, so I though for 20 minutes sounded good.

and that if nothing else – an hour was concidered the best, almost cheap even

so how does for twenty for 40 minutes and for a full hour, then maybe some discount (say 10%) if they have me walk their dog(s)
also I would like to get someone’s opinion on the prices for the dog cares options

the first one would include the price of a private walk, of up to an hour, and for all the services included. I also forgot to throw in dog bath and brushing

the second one doesn’t include a private walk, so say this with a thirty minute walk would be , with the baithing ang grooming and all the other dog care services, just minus the other household chores of taking out the garbage and such
rather I meant that people charged for half an hour walk
* (my 1 button is kinda sticking today)
is they have me walk their dogs for a full hour*




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How can I find pet owners in my area?




I want to distribute coupons and promotional items for my pet care business to pet owners (especially dog owners) in my area. However, it would be a lot more efficient if I knew where to find them. I know there are people who could benefit from pet care who don’t necessarily look where I have previously advertised (online, fliers, business cards, etc.)

Ideally I would like to get a list of individual’s who have registered their dogs with the town but I doubt that this is possible. Are there any other ways that I can reach pet owners who aren’t actively in the market for pet care? I’d like them to at least know that my business exists.
I’ve been advertising on Craigslist for over a year, as well as local bulletin boards, pet stores, veterinary offices and grooming offices. I’m trying to find out if there’s any way I can target people who aren’t already looking- people who look at classified ads and bulletin boards are already looking.




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Rhetorical question for breeders?




Would you ever give a discount on a puppy for the right person?

I know "if you cant afford to buy the dog, you cant afford to keep one"

Let’s say the person has a limited/fixed income. They do budget tho, and can budget to provide routine vet care, good food, grooming (if necessary), etc.. they just cannot drop several hundred or more to purchase a dog. They could budget to save, but it would take an awful long time to save that kind of money. They want a healthy dog, and they want a dog that is tempermentally sound- so they dont really want to gamble with a shelter dog. As for emergency care, they have a credit card for that purpose only. This person has kept all their pets till old age, and has good vet references.. any current pets are all spayed/neutered and current on vaccines, wormings, etc. This person is knowledgeable and experienced in pet care.

This person just wants a pet to love.. not after a show/working/breeding dog. Would you consider selling a pup at a discounted price? Why or why not?




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Pet food recall?




How do I know if the food that I have is contaminated? The brand name is priority total pet care, the date on the cans say august 5-10 09, its a variety pack and from bought from Safeway. My mom said that these were the cheapest and with the whole recall I think they were just trying to get rid of it? Is it safe for my dog to eat she already ate one and is acting normal, she cant eat dry food it has to be canned




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PetSmart???




Anyone who is 16 work at PetSmart as a Pet Care Associate? I want to get a job there and im 16. Was it hard to get a job? do u like it? what do u do?




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Another Dog Food Recall Please Read!?




Just found out that mars pet care is recalling a whole bunch of pet food products is your dog on any of these? here is the list

http://www.petcare.mars.com/

This is why I tell everyone to feed there dogs good quality food, not the wal-mart 5.99 special




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How to get Hired at the Petsmart in Fullerton?




I would like to work at the petsmart in fullerton.
I have already applied online. I also called the store to check about my application.
They said that they may not have gotten to my application yet.
They also said that they may not hire me for the postion I want (pet care specialist).
Have any of you been hired at the petsmart in fullerton?
If so, then please tell me how to increase my chances.




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I just saw on the news that there are more brands of food being recalled. I wasn’t home, so I wasn’t able to write down the names. Please check menufoods ASAP for the current list.
I just looked online and P&G Pet Care, Del Monte, Hills and Mighty Dog 5.3 oz. pouches are on the list.
Fortunately, my dogfood hasn’t been recalled YET. My beagles are eating Kibbles and Bits.




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So many questions in "Pets" are very basic pet care questions. For instance, the time to ask about your dog having puppies is not when she is delivering them – maybe you should have learned what to do months ago when you realised she was pregnant.




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