Scaling a boarding and walking business doesn’t have to mean losing your peace of mind. I have been exactly where you are—starting from scratch, building a client base, and reaching that point where you desperately need an extra set of hands to maintain the “good vibes” your clients love. I’ve designed a complete online course that walks you through every stage, from handling your first pack to improving service quality and finding a helper. By shifting your lifestyle now, you aren’t just working a job; you are investing in your financial independence and a ready, steady income.
Why Your “Energy” is Your Best Marketing Tool
Clients mirror the security and happiness you project when they contract you. Executing every job with a calm, trustworthy presence ensures they feel safe. Teaching your Helper to stay steady and use breath control—rather than shouting names when dogs bark—ensures those “good vibes” remain consistent across your entire business.
Finding the Helper Who Actually Helps
- The Commitment Challenge: Finding a replacement is difficult; you need someone for driving, communicating with clients, cleaning and walking (even when it’s raining).
- Training for Patience: You must train your team to stay calm; if they can sit steadily on a sofa with slow movements, the dogs will mirror that relaxed energy.
- The Power of Tone: Consistency in voice is why a dog listens to one person and not another. Sometimes we need to teach people to stop talking or calling the dog’s name. It’s unconsciousness, that’s why it’s easier to train someone who never had a dog, as they don’t have the habits from their dog.
- Leading the Pack: It is much easier to get in agreement with someone you live with, but they must follow your commands, so the dogs don’t get confused.
