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    sajf1999 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 15, 2007, 06:18 AM
    Do I need to be Bonded?
    I’m starting a Dog Walking Service in my neighborhood. I currently walk 5 dogs daily 2 times a day for a few people on my block for free. I have been doing this for about 6 months. Do I need to get bonded in order to expand my service to my entire development and charge money? I do have keys to my current free clients homes, they also have known me sense I first moved here 3 years ago. :confused:
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    Mar 15, 2007, 06:20 AM
    No you don't need to be bonded unless your clients require it. But you should have business liability insurance in case something happens to the pets or their property.
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    Mar 15, 2007, 06:26 AM
    No, you may want to look into liability insurance, in case you lose a dog, a dog dies while you have it, one of the dogs bites someone.
    But that is for your protection.

    But there is no requirement ( unless your city requires one for a city business license)
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    Mar 15, 2007, 08:52 AM
    Thanks guys for the help. I was thinking about Liability Insurance but my neighbor hood is so quiet I wasn't sure if I wanted to bother or not.

    Thanks again.
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