LittleHobo

Hey... This is what i am toying with when i get to Melbourne... so i just wanted to get an idea of whether this is something that is used etc...

Is hiring a dog walker/sitter something that is common in Aus/Melbourne? Do you know anyone that does it? Have you got any links to some websites for dog walkers?

Sorry, just a random post... i really dont want to get to Aus and have to work in an office... That is the major part of my life that i want to change.

LH x

Bordy

http://www.lonelypetsclub.com.au/Dog...-Melbourne.asp

http://www.allterriermotives.com.au/

http://www.ozdoggy.com.au/dog_walkers_service.html


Yeah theres a few but probably loads of room for a few more. McDonalds, KFC, Burger king etc make sure plenty of owners are to overweight to walk there dogs.

esperanza

I haven't decided what I will do once in Oz, but if I have an office job I would certainly consider a dog-walking service.
If I don't, then I have thought about doing dog-walking/cleaning/babysitting as alternative, "less-stress" jobs! I certainly believe there are opportunities there. On the dog-front, others have said that some Aussies tend to leave their dogs as 'yard-dogs' and do not exercise them properly - I guess those people might not be interested in the service!

LittleHobo

thanks for the links bordy, i will have a look at them!

esperanza - that is exactly what i want, something outdoorsy and not a 9 to 5 environment either!

LH x

esperanza

My other thought (or ANother thought, as I'm having lots and can't make a decision!) is to do some sort of horticultural qualification and work in that sector - or maybe even viniculture, which I think might be my ideal job!
I did start looking in to what 'standard' qualifications there are but I didn't get very far.... wonder if experience is as/more important than papers...

stuckinblighty

A friend of the wife's husband (following so far ) used to work at Jaguar in the UK.When they moved over to Aus he started a dog sitting/walking service and now business is booming.
Infact he's earning more than when he was working at the Jag