12 Unusual And Unique Pet Business Ideas to Consider Starting

Looking to start up a pet business but don’t want to go the traditional route? Well, you’re in luck because we are covering 12 unusual and unique pet businesses with bright futures. So move over dog walkers, because the 2020s will be the decade of the pet workout couch.

1. Animal Toy Maker

In most cases, owning a dog cost more than owning a cat, but one area where people spend about the same amount of money on them is toys. Creating toys is a great way to let your creativity run wild and you put a smile on a pet’s face. Who could ask for a better business?

2, Organic Treat Maker

Less unusual and more unique, making and selling organic treats is a great way to capture the attention of the younger generations who are responsible for 62% of pet ownership in America.

Every year since the 80s, pet ownership has been on the rise, and lately, a big factor in those increasing sales is pet owners' interest in foods and treats with healthier ingredients.

3, Yard Cleaner And/Or In-Home Cleaner

It’s all in a day's work, and you’re helping to clean up the planet. With more households becoming multi-pet households, yards can get dirty fast. So fast, that some people will pay good money to avoid having to clean up the mess.

Not getting enough work cleaning yards or prefer a less dirty task, then how about starting up an in-home pet cleaning company?

4. Custom Pet Portrait Artist or Pet Photographer

Looking to combine your artistic skills with your love of animals? If so, have you thought about doing portraits for pets?

With a custom painting pet business, you can keep your business solely online by having customers send their favorite pictures of their pets. If you’re great at photography, think about becoming a pet photographer because you’ll get to meet a bunch of interesting and fun animals.

5. Pet Clothing Designer

People love dressing their pets up in costumes, especially in fun and unique ones. So, if you have a knack for sewing, designing, etc. a pet clothing company may be up your ally.

6. Doggie Day Care Operator

According to research by Innovetpet - a popular company for hemp products for pets, a large majority of pet owners say they hate leaving their dogs alone for so long because of work. That’s why you’re seeing more and more doggie daycares popping up. This is a great idea for dog walkers looking to make an upgrade.

7. Pet Workout Coach

There is no way around it, our pets are fat. In fact, 54% of dogs in the U.S. are overweight and 59% of cats are. Even worse, most pets that become overweight stay that way. So if you’re looking for a business where you want to incorporate your athleticism along with helping some fluffballs lose weight, then consider becoming a pet workout coach. This is a another great business idea for dog walkers looking to advance their business.

8. Pet Home Grooming

Some owners worry about taking their dogs to the groomers because it causes them a lot of anxiety. By starting up a home grooming business, you can help out pet owners looking to cut down on their pet’s stress and make a bit of cash in the process. You can offer a number of services, from traditional baths and nail clippings to more unique ones like spa treatments and massages.

9. Luxury Boarding Service Operator

A lot of people want to travel but worry about leaving their dog or cat at a general boarding service. In fact, most pet owners are willing to spend more money on the peace and mind that comes from a luxury boarding service. Luxury boarding services typically houses fewer pets, have private rooms, and spend more time papering the cats and dogs.

10. Dog Whisperer

This next one has made some people into celebrities. Feel like you have a knack for dealing with a pet that’s struggling mentally or has some behavior issues? Then maybe you’d make a great dog whisper.

If the new agey side of dog whispering is too much for you, you can simply be a dog obedience trainer.

11. YouTube Training Expert

Do you look at other pet owners and remark how untrained their pet acts while yours is well-behaved? If so, throw up a couple of dog training videos on Youtube. You get to show off your dog and help out owners who need training guidance.

12. Pet Business Marketing Specialist

We’ve covered over 10 pet businesses, and those are just the unusual and unique ones. With so many different pet businesses and with the pet industry expanding at a rate faster than ever before, there is a huge demand for marketing specialists.

You’re still marketing to people, so if you’re already a marketing specialist, making the jump isn’t as big as you’d think.

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