Millions of households own a pet, they are big business as millions of pounds are spent on them every year.

Why not get on the bandwagon and think of ways to earn part of those millions.  Dogs are one of the front runners and a large majority are indeed pampered pets so lets think up a few ideas so you can start earning.

Before we begin, I belong to the older generation and as a result I can remember when to get an apprenticeship in any trade you had to pay the employer. That has faded out long ago but think about this when I make my next suggestion.

Pet grooming can earn you a good living but you need some experience to start your own pet grooming service so here is an easy way to start getting that experience.

Enquire at your local pet grooming parlour if they would let you work voluntary for a few months at weekends or in your spare time. This could benefit you enormously as you learn the tricks of the trade.

Don’t tell them you are thinking of opening your own pet parlour because the fewer the better as far they are concerned, if they ask why you want to work for nothing just say you have three or four dogs at home and can’t afford to take them to be groomed so you want to learn how to do it yourself. Or tell them you are moving to the country and it seems a good profession to follow in that environment. 

Just think of them as little white lies because you never know you might end up with three or four dogs one day, or you might even move to the country it is a possibility.

Dog walking can bring in the money if your willing to go out in all weathers, just place an ad in your local shops and you’ll be surprised at how many people would appreciate this service.

Dogs fashion clothing are also big business, if you have a creative mind and your good at making things then get started, just try the auction sites to start with and if you do ok visit the small pet shops and see if they are interested in selling them for you with a small percentage of the sales going to them.

What about a dog sitting service while their owners go on holiday, you would have a holiday yourself from your own home. Just get a reference from your doctor or local vicar if you know them just to show credentials to prospective clients.

If your good at handiwork have a try at building dog kennels, or making beds for pets, the more luxurious the more pet lovers will want them.

There are probably dozens of ideas you could think of if you put your mind to it so do a bit of brain searching and see what you can come up with.