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 business insurance do dog trainers need?

These policies cover the most common risks of training and walking dogs.

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

Workers’ compensation insurance

Most states require workers' comp for dog walking and pet training businesses that have employees. It also protects sole proprietors from work injury costs that health insurance might deny.

BEST FOR

Employee medical expenses
Partial missed wages
Lawsuits over employee injuries

Business owner’s policy

This policy bundles commercial property insurance and general liability coverage under one plan. A BOP is often the most cost-effective type of business insurance for dog walkers.

BEST FOR

Pet injuries
Customer injuries
Damaged business property

Errors and omissions insurance

E&O is also called professional liability insurance. It covers legal fees related to work performance, such as a claim that a dog walker’s negligence caused an injury.

BEST FOR

Claims your dog training was ineffective
Negligence that caused pet injury
Professional mistakes or oversights

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Why do pet trainers and dog walkers need business 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.

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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