Number 1 - Doggy Day Care

I didn't think I was going to start with this one - but I found an article today about doggy day care.

Read the article here.

Do you love dogs? Enjoy having them around? Do you need some extra money coming in as you find your new life and job? Start a small doggy day care at home in your yard. Won't work if you live in an apartment or condo. But, if you have a yard, a place where you can make the dogs comfortable, some shade or shelter, and love to see happy dogs, this one could be for you.

It only takes a few dogs - you don't want a whole herd of them on hand. Say four or five which can translate to the equivilant of $15 per hour. Price will depend on where you live, what other locations charge, the services you provide, etc. If you train dogs, great - you can charge more if you really train them. You can charge extra for dog washing and grooming. If you don't know how to groom a dog, find someone who does and who will come to your home.

Remember, though, if you do decide to run a doggy day care, you have to be at home with them at all times - they become your responsibility and do not take that lightly.

Start by finding more articles on the web.
Visit other people who have doggy day care centers to see what they have done - don't be afraid to steal ideas to make your operation better.
Make a list of who you know who has dogs. Let them know you are starting an exclusive doggy day care center.
Make sure you like the dog and have the dog and owner over to see how the dog interacts with others - make sure they all get along. If the new dog does not get along with the existing dogs - don't care for the dog.
Make sure the dog has had all shots and they are current.
Lunch for the dog should be packed by their 'guardian.' You should not have to purchase food, but do make sure each dog has an area they can think of as their own.
Keep your yard clean and free of fleas. Make sure the guardians are using something on their dog to control fleas.
Have emergency contact information for every dog including vet's name, number and location. Make sure you know the shortest way to get to the vet's office - just in case.

A book might help you: Doggy Day Care (Frankly, Frannie)

Or, maybe this one:All About Dog Daycare...A Blueprint for Success

This is not intended to be a full list of what to do to start a doggy day care. Do the research and know that you can start to make money very soon - target about $15.00 per hour, or whatever your area will support comfortably. You could easily be earning $600+ per week by taking care of animals you love.

Good luck.