So much planning goes into launching a new dog walking business and your name is a big part of what makes you stand out.
But how do you choose a name that is catchy, memorable and sits well with your dog brand? I’m here to give you some super simple tips and kickstart your creative brainstorming.
How to choose a business name?
It’s really easy to get bogged down in creative ideas when thinking about names for a new business venture. I always like to consider the following four-point checklist to keep things simple:
1. Does it fit with your service and business style?
Think about what you want to convey with your business name. Sure, a name like Precious Paws has a nice ring to it, but if you plan to take big, boisterous dogs out on muddy woodland walks would this work for your clientele? Instead, something like Mucky Mutts might work better. Make sure your business name aligns with your target audience and the type of dog walking service you’ll be offering.
2. Does it tell a story or evoke emotion?
Dog walking business names that really work for me are names that give an indication of your values, evoke trust and make people believe that you’re going to look after their beloved pooch. A really simple way to achieve this is by incorporating words that describe a friendly atmosphere, like active, happy or club. They sound fun and really portray a good narrative to your customer.
3. Is it easy to say and spell?
It may sound obvious, but you’re going to be saying this name A LOT in the future so make sure it’s easy for people to understand over the phone and the spelling isn’t too complex. It will soon drive you mad if you’re always having to spell your name out to people. Try speaking to a couple of friends that fall into your target market and get their feedback on your potential dog walking business names.
4. Is it available?
Early on in my brainstorming process I always like to check if my business name (or a similar variation) is available as a website domain name. There’s nothing worst than choosing a name only to find you can’t get the .co.uk or .com version or worst still that another dog walking company has got there first.
To avoid that bitter feeling of disappointment, head over to NameCheap to check the domain availability and carry out a quick Google search to see if anyone else is using it before you get too attached to the name.
99 dog walking bussiness names to get you inspired
| A Mutts Paradise |
| The Pet Nanny |
| One Happy Dog |
| Happy Canine |
| Your Pet’s Friend |
| Happy Pack Pet Walks |
| Pampered Pooch |
| Happy Paws |
| Happy Hounds |
| The Dog Brigade |
| Hot Doggity |
| Mucky Mutts |
| Paws Pet Services |
| Tails and Trials |
| The Dog Walking Co |
| Lucky Dog |
| Mucky Paws |
| Ruff & Tuff Pet Services |
| Canine Friends |
| Doggie Workout |
| Doggy Haven |
| Mad About Mutts |
| Active Pooch Pet Services |
| The Urban Dog |
| Happy Walkies |
| Walks on the Wild Side |
| Sunnyside Pet Services |
| The Happy Mutt |
| Cloud K9 |
| Dog Walking with Friends |
| Wiggles & Waggles |
| Hound’s Haven |
| Dogs Day Out |
| Pawsome Pups |
| Waggy Days |
| Sleepy Pup Dog Walking |
| Happy Dog Care |
| Dog Adventures |
| Wagging Pups |
| Dogtopia |
| Happy Pup |
| Wagging Tails |
| City Dog Walker |
| Absolute Pet Services |
| The Paw Sitter |
| Amigo Dog Walker |
| Canine Gang |
| Your Pup Nanny |
| Prestige Pets |
| Running paws |
| The Pet Pro |
| Your Pups Best Friend |
| PaK9 Companion |
| Wagzone Pet Services |
| Precious Paws |
| Happy Dog Club |
| The Pet Pack |
| Paw Trails |
| Happy Dog Play |
| Pawfect Dog Walking Services |
| Savvy Dog Walker |
| Doggie Butler |
| Dogs Outdoors |
| Panting Pups |
| Dog Collective |
| Happy Pups |
| Canine Club |
| One Happy Pooch |
| Pampered Pup |
| City Pets |
| Golden Leash |
| Woof & Walk Dog Walking Services |
| Tired Pooch |
| Happy Trails |
| Top Dog Pet Services |
| Wags & Walks |
| The dog walker |
| Barking All the Way |
| Walkin’ Paws |
| The Walkies Pro |
| Pet Hangout |
| Oh Happy Pets |
| Super Dog Pet Services |
| Fetch Pet Services |
| Doggy Paradise |
| The Pet Nanny |
| Doggy Waddle |
| Muddy Paws Happy Pup |
| Active Animals |
| Pawsome Pet Services |
| Countryside Pet Sitter |
| Poochly |
| Happy Hound Troop |
| Happy Barker |
| Sandy Paws and Waggy Tails |
| Mucky Pup |
| I Heart Dogs |
| Let’s Walk |
| Tired Hound |
Useful tools to help you choose a dog business name
Here are a few free, online tools I like to use to help get creative and come up with dog walking business names.
If you want to be the next Google of the dog walking world then this is the tool for you! Namelix is a neat search tool that generates slick branded business names which aren’t real words, how about Dogily, RedBone or Waggs? Plus if you’re a more visual thinker, it also displays logo ideas to go alongside the business name.
FreshBooks Business Name Generator
This free tool from the accounting giant, Freshbooks, is a great place to start. The tool is pretty simple and by just entering a few keywords and indicating your business type it quickly generates suggestions to get your creative juices flowing.
Once you’ve got a few names you like NameMesh is a great tool to see whether the domain name is available and if it’s not what other options you can choose. It also has a handy ‘similar’ section which pulls in alternative names that are similar but not quite the same. Very useful if your chosen name isn’t available as a domain.
That’s it! Get brainstorming and let me know how you get on. Please drop a comment below and let me know what you come up with. I’m always happy to give feedback.
Looking to expand from just a name to creating a fully-fledged dog walking brand? Check out my blog post on how to create a dog walking brand people will remember.