The new Dog Business School Website We're thrilled to announce that the Dog Business School website has been completely rebuilt from the ground up. Whether you're a returning student or discovering us for the first time, we've made some significant changes to give you...
Struggling to set profitable rates for your dog walking or boarding business? Discover how to calculate your true costs, benchmark against UK regional averages, and communicate your value to clients with confidence.
Do you legally need insurance to be a dog walker in the UK? While not always statutory, operating without it risks financial ruin. Discover the essential cover you need, from Public Liability to Key Cover to protect your business and meet local council licensing rules.
Is pet first aid training legally required in the UK? This guide breaks down mandatory first aid rules for dog walkers and boarders in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Is your dog boarding service legally compliant? Learn the critical differences between licensed and unlicensed UK boarding providers, how to verify safety standards, and why cutting corners on licensing puts your pet at risk
Discover proven, budget-friendly marketing strategies to grow your UK dog walking or boarding business. Learn how to attract ideal clients using digital tools, local community tactics, and retention secrets without breaking the bank.
Discover why the UK pet care industry needs stronger regulation, how it affects pet welfare, and what professionals can do to support change.
At the risk of sounding too obvious, it’s important to have a firm grasp of the basics of dog health, welfare, and behaviour before you start up your very own dog business, whether you’ll be a dog walker, home dog boarder, dog trainer, dog breeder, or a dog day-care...
So, you’ve achieved all the necessary qualifications to start your home dog boarding business. You have done the proper marketing and have even gotten a few bookings, all with the correct booking and consent forms signed, of course. Insurance is all taken care of, and...
When starting a dog business—whether you intend to be a dog walker, pet sitter, home dog boarder, dog groomer, or any other kind of small dog business—learning canine welfare is an important step in your foundational education. Aside from regulations in place for...
Mastering the Financial Aspects of Your Dog Business When one thinks of setting up a pet care business, it is very common to think of all the obvious aspects of pet care first and foremost: learning canine behaviours, getting all the necessary qualifications to care...
So you’re looking at starting your own dog home boarding business in the UK and want to be sure you’re licensed. Good for you! If it’s been a while since you were in school, fear not! Embarking upon a Dog Business School course is a worthy endeavour, and will require...
When Sam Coulburn of Surrey made the difficult decision to part ways with the garage she had run for 34 years, little did she know that not too far off into the future, she would be running a licensed home doggy daycare, dog walking, and home boarding facility that...
So you fancy dogs, you’re looking at a career change, and you’re thinking about having a go at boarding dogs or providing doggy day care from home. Brilliant! Instead of guessing at what all is needed to start a dog business, let us be your guide. Home boarding and...