How much would you guess I earn?

[Dogladyloveswine]

I took redundancy from a very corporate job a few years ago. Very respectable job title with a big company.

I decided to have a go at home dog boarding. So I look after dogs in my home for people who don’t like kennels. I also do a bit of doggie day care. It’s all just in my house.

It obviously doesn’t carry the same respect that my corporate job did! You don’t need any qualifications.

If you had to guess, what would you think I earn a month?

@Dogladyloveswine How many dogs do you have at the same time to generate 4K a month? Obviously asking for a friend 😂

Wow, that's amazing, op. Well done for getting out of the rat race (sincerely, I'm not being sarcastic!) and finding something that gives you such a fantastic work-life balance. I almost wish I actually like dogs so I could do similar!!!!

Good for you OP!

How long did it take you to build up to your current level and how many dogs do you have at a time?

It’s not the job for me, but I can see people pay a lot of money for their dogs. And getting reliable care for them can be really hard

3.5.k along with a healthy dose of smug 😏🤣

Great! I loathe dogs, too many everywhere since COVID and everyone who has dogs think their house doesn’t smell just because they’re used to it.

£60k p/ annum.

Soz just skipped thru the OP and made a guess.

Vets are as expensive as they are because kind Brits will not see their cherished pets do without and spend what’s needed. So likely to also to spend on doggy daycare.

An arm and a leg if you house sit more than 3 dogs.

I would love to do this. Sadly dcat2 doesn’t like strange dogs in the house otherwise I’d be tempted.

900 pcm

Fucking hell, that’s enough to make me want to like dogs enough to spend large chunks of time with them!

Don't you play with them?

Good on you! What a great way to make a decent living totally dictated by you, not anyone else. Lots of jealous folk on here.

Good for you OP.
i really don’t understand the snotty responses here? It’s like you’re directly taking money off them! So what if you’re boasting, it is boast worthy and you love it.
I don’t particularly love dogs so couldn’t do it but it sounds perfect for dog lovers

Eh. No, she said she doesn't leave daycare dogs ever.

She leaves dogs which are boarding.

I would love this job 0P , mine are reactive so not something I could do currently but adore dogs so would love it !
you’re worth your weight in gold ! when it comes to time away , knowing that your dog is with someone who is going to care for them and make them feel welcome and happy is priceless

Good for you OP but I think you’re underplaying how much work it is looking after other people’s dogs - from someone who also works in this industry.

£75k

Thats great. Do you need a van? Could I do this as a side hassle? Do you do walks or just boarding?

Happy for you. There must be a lot of cleaning up poop? Do the different dogs always get on together or do you need to break up fights sometimes?

Totally agree.

Well done for escaping the rat race. 😎

Interesting isn't it?
I think some people gain a lot of satisfaction from corporate type jobs and the status it gives them without realising if they take risks, they can earn a lot more for doing a lot less. Very well done.

I also dog sit, but very part-time and only take up to two dogs at a time. I usually make somewhere between $800 and $2k a month, but if you do it full-time and take multiple dogs at once, it can easily turn into $7k+ a month.

Sounds great. If this is an AMA I would like to know:
How many dogs you accept at one time, whether you brush them and what if your guests don't get along?

Good on you. That is so awesome and you are right many would not even consider the true value of that job. Hope it keeps up for you.