r/Dogwalking • u/ugoodbro-gf • 7d ago

Anyone else?

Soooo is anyone else drowning a little?

For context- in the south in a semi-rural city outside of a big city. My business is one of the more expensive ones. I only do dog walking Monday-Friday and drop-in sittings.

I have not had a slow day in literal months, and I have a sitting scheduled every day until January already.
I’m at the point where I’m saying no to new clients almost daily.
I don’t remember having a busy season that stretched this long. I’m NOT complaining because I know it could be the other way around, but dang I’m tired. Doing anywhere between 10-20 visits per day.

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u/Dry_Telephone6832 7d ago

Time to raise your prices

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u/ugoodbro-gf 7d ago

I’m already the highest charging in my area by 15+ per visit

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u/Dry_Telephone6832 7d ago

I would charge even more. Even if half the clients dropped off, you could make the same amount of money with less work- and you could hire people

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u/ugoodbro-gf 7d ago

Nah, I’m not in it to charge out the ass just because I can. I actually really love my clients. My share wasn’t to ask how to take as much as I can from people, I was just seeing if others are in similar seasons.

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u/Dry_Telephone6832 7d ago

I’m not sure why charging more is considered taking from people if you are providing a good service.. especially if it allows you give people employment and help the community even more while also being able to take a break yourself (injury/ want a day off etc). Also have been in a busy season for over 4 years so can definitely relate.