My hobby is dogs

My hobby is dogs

If you have a purebred dog and are passionate about the breed, dog shows could pay off.

Most magazines and advertising agencies occasionally use animal models in their advertising campaigns. Pet models can earn hundreds of dollars an hour on top-paying jobs, with smaller jobs still paying a decent hourly wage.

Start with commercials, which pay up to a $1,000 for each appearance; if you're lucky, your pet could be the next Benji or Lassie, earning thousands for movie shoots.

Some owners may need you to come in every day while they are at work to let their dog out to the bathroom, others may just need your services when they travel. Clients who are away overnight may require up to 4 visits a day depending on the needs of their pets.

Instead of traveling to your clients' houses, build a business where your clients bring their pets to you.

Cluster your clients if possible so you can pick several dogs up and walk them at the same time, or bring them as a group to your local dog park for room to play.

If you have the space, you can also host the party. Birthday parties for dogs and other pets are becoming increasingly more popular. Typically dogs and their human owners are all invited and activities center on the pets.

Busy pet owners can't always take time off from work to get their pets to the vet or groomers. Pet taxi services pick up the pet, accompany it to the appointment, and then bring it back home. These services often run other pet-related errands, such as picking up pet food and other supplies.

Be a pet photographer if you love pets and are good with a camera. Strike a deal with some local pet shops and set up in their store. Shops may be particularly open to this around holidays, such as Christmas and Easter.

Bathing, brushing, cutting hair, brushing teeth and trimming nails are some services many pet owners pay others to do. Going to your clients' homes to groom their pets makes your services very accessible.

Most services charge a monthly fee which includes one visit a week. Build a route to fill your day because each stop should only take 10 to 20 minutes.

Many dog owners are willing to pay more for high-quality, all-natural dog treats made with human-grade ingredients. Familiarize yourself with which foods are not good for various pets to make sure that your recipes are healthy ones.

If you are crafty and can make your own pet clothing. Local flea markets are a good place to market pet supplies, as well as online and word of mouth. Craft fairs are also a great selling venue.