Start a dog walking and pet sitting: the real numbers
Walks and in-home care. Below is what it actually costs, how long before money arrives,
and the part most guides leave out.
Startup capital
€200–€1,200
Hours / week
8–30
First income
~2 wks
Net margin
85%
Saturation
high
Realistic ceiling
€500–€1,800
What nobody usually tells you
The cheapest possible start, and you earn from week one. But the ceiling is genuinely low: it works as a supplement, rarely as a salary replacement.
The route, in five steps
Get insured: it's the one non-negotiable cost
Define a tiny area you can cover on foot
Group several dogs in the same walk
Use platforms for the first clients, then take them direct
Add overnight boarding: that's where the margin is
What you'll need to buy
These are the categories every dog walking and pet sitting pays for in the first month.
We break down what each one actually costs at this size on the
tools page.
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Does it hold up for you?
These numbers are the average case. Whether this business clears your target depends on
your capital, your hours and how long you can wait — put them in and see.