Business Insurance for Pet Trainers and Dog Walkers

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Working with animals always involves risk. A dog could bite another dog, or slip a leash and get injured. Safeguard your small business with affordable insurance for dog walkers and trainers.

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What types of insurance do dog trainers need?

These policies provide coverage for common risks of training and walking dogs.

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General liability insurance

General liability insurance covers basic risks of working with dogs, such as injuries to pets or customers. Bundle with property insurance for savings in a business owner’s policy.

BEST FOR
  • Pet injuries
  • Customer injuries
  • Damaged customer property
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Workers’ compensation insurance

Workers’ compensation insurance is required in almost every state for dog walking and pet training businesses that have employees. It can cover medical costs for work-related injuries.

BEST FOR
  • Employee medical expenses
  • Partial missed wages
  • Lawsuits over employee injuries
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Business owner’s policy

This policy bundles property insurance and general liability insurance under one plan. A BOP is often the most cost-effective type of commercial insurance for dog walkers.
BEST FOR
  • Pet injuries
  • Customer injuries
  • Damaged business property
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Errors and omissions insurance

This policy is also called professional liability insurance. It covers legal fees related to work performance, such as a claim that a dog walker’s negligence led to a pet’s death.

BEST FOR
  • Claims your dog training was ineffective
  • Negligence that caused pet injury
  • Professional mistakes or oversights
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How much does pet care business insurance cost?

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Several factors will have an impact on insurance costs, including:

  • Pet care services offered
  • Business equipment and property
  • Revenue
  • Location
  • Number of employees
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Why do pet trainers and dog walkers need insurance?

Keeping dogs safe and healthy is your area of expertise, but accidents can happen when you’re working with animals. Business insurance for dog walkers and trainers can protect you from the high cost of veterinary bills, damaged property, and liability lawsuits over dog bites.
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