By Dan 
Do you love animals? Love the out doors? Looking to merge those loves and make a living? Dog walking seems a natural fit, and there?s so many ways to go about it. You can list your services online, get referrals from friends, hang posters at dog parks? but what happens if one of the dogs you?re walking gets hurt? Or bites someone? Dog walking insurance has you covered.
The United States Is The Most Dog Loving-est Country!
With a total of 403,760 dogs registered in the U.S.A., no other country loves dogs as much as we do. More than half (63%) of all homes in the U.S. include at least one pet. California has more than 52,000 registered dogs, making it the most popular state in the nation for dogs and their owners, while Texas and Florida each have over 31,000 and more than 23,000, respectively, making them the second and third largest owners of dogs.
And when it comes to breeds, there are almost 61,000 Labrador Retrievers in the U.S., making it the most popular breed of dog in the country. Coming in at second most popular is the Chihuahua, with more than 42,000 registered. The third most popular dog in the country is the German Shepherd, with more than 25,000 licensed in the U.S..
People care about their dogs and they?re not going to let them go off with just anyone, you need dog walking insurance.
American?s Love Their Dogs and They Don?t Mind Spending Money On Them!
In 2015, Americans spent over $4.4 billion on dog grooming and kenneling. And the total that Americans spent on their pets in 2015 amounted to more than $58.5 billion. We don?t mind spending on our pets, especially if we know it will keep them safe and healthy. If you?re thinking of starting your own dog walking business, you?ll want dog walker insurance. Dog walking insurance will cover you if anything unforeseen happens on one of your walks, if you lose your grip of the dog’s leash and it attacks another dog or person.
Dog walking insurance is very important for your business because it can cover you from damage you may cause to the home of your client. Most clients will expect you to have dog walking insurance to protect themselves and their pet while their pet is in your care.
Let?s face it, we baby our dogs. We treat them like our kids and like our kids we want them to have the best. And the best dog walkers have dog walking insurance. Start your business off on the right foot (or paw, if you will) by getting coverage today.