Dog Walker Insurance

Dog walking insurance designed to protect your business

NEXT Insurance is a one-stop shop to help you get the dog walking insurance coverage you need to protect your business from accidents, injuries, legal fees and damaged vehicles. Our insurance packages typically include:

General liability

Commercial auto

Workers’ compensation

Commercial property

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We’ll help you get the business insurance coverage you need

It’s all about managing your risk. See the different policies available for dog walkers and save up to 10% when you bundle.

General Liability

Bought by 95% of business owners like you

General liability insurance covers a wide range of dog walker accidents and basic risks. You’ll have financial protection if someone other than an employee gets hurt or you are held responsible for damaging property that doesn’t belong to you.

General Liability can help you pay for:

Medical payments

Property damage

Legal fees and judgments

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Commercial Auto

For business owners who own or drive vehicles

Most states require commercial auto insurance for business-owned vehicles to help pay for medical expenses and property damage. Personal auto insurance usually won’t provide coverage if you damage another vehicle while driving to pick up a client’s dog.

Commercial Auto can help you pay for:

Medical expenses

Collision repairs

Rental reimbursement

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Workers' Compensation

For business owners who hire employees

Workers’ compensation insurance can help pay for medical care and lost wages after a workplace injury. It’s almost always required if you have employees. Choose business owner’s coverage with your policy to protect yourself.

Workers' Compensation can help you pay for:

Medical expenses

Lost wages

Employer liability

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Commercial Property

For business owners who own or rent physical spaces

Commercial property insurance can help protect your business equipment, inventory and even for the animals in your care. If your business property is damaged due to a covered event, such as a burst water pipe or fire, property insurance can help with replacement costs or repairs.

Commercial Property can help you pay for:

Damaged equipment and inventory

Lost income

Operating expenses

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Dog walker insurance requirements

Dog walkers are almost always required to have insurance due to the risk of injury while walking and damage to property. You might need insurance to:

Win new business. Clients might ask you to have active insurance — usually general liability or workers’ compensation.
Hire employees. Most states require workers’ compensation.
Drive for business purposes. Business-owned vehicles typically need commercial auto insurance.
Repair or replace property you own or rent. Protect your inventory, equipment and even the building that you lease or own.

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Frequently asked questions about dog walker business insurance

Here are some of the most common questions we get about dog walker insurance. If you don’t find the answers you need here, our licensed, U.S.-based insurance advisors are standing by to help via online chat or phone.

How does business insurance protect dog walkers?

Our dog walker insurance policies and packages are designed to protect your business from a variety of risks and help you save money to grow your business. You’ll be protected from financial losses related to:

Damage to someone’s property

The owner of a dog park says that a dog in your care destroyed the water fountain and several shrubs. The general liability coverage in your insurance package would help pay to fix the damage.

Accidents that hurt someone

A pedestrian needs stitches after one of your dogs bites them. Your general liability coverage would also come into play here by helping to pay for medical costs and legal fees.

Workplace injuries

You are pulled to the ground by a strong dog and suffer a head injury. Workers’ compensation insurance with business owner’s coverage can help cover medical bills and lost wages. Workers’ comp is usually required by law if you have employees.

Injuries and damage involving your business vehicles

A dog damages the upholstery in your car while you’re driving back from a walk. Commercial auto insurance will help pay for the repairs. This coverage is also usually required by law for business-owned vehicles.

Damage to your own property

Your storage space is flooded during heavy rains, damaging your expensive crates and dog food. Commercial property insurance can help with replacement or repair costs if your owned or leased property is damaged due to a covered event, such as a burst water pipe, fire, tornado or vandalism.

What do I need to get an insurance quote online?

We keep it simple and straightforward so you can find the coverage that’s right for you within a few minutes. When you start a quote for insurance, we’ll ask you a few basic questions about your business, including: the kind of services you provide, the location of your office or where you plan to work, how many people you employ and how much you pay them and the number and type of vehicles you use for work.

How can I get a certificate of insurance?

You’ll have instant access to your certificate of insurance 24/7 from your computer or mobile device when you purchase coverage with Next. There’s no waiting for anyone, no need to print anything and definitely no fax machines. If you’re a new or current Next Insurance customer, all you need to do is log in to your account and your Live Certificate delivers you the proof of insurance you need instantly, for free. You can easily share your COI with anyone via email, text message or a social media post. We provide unlimited certificates and you can also add an additional insured for free. If you decide to change your coverage, your certificate will be automatically updated. Find out more details about your certificate of insurance.

How does the claims process work with NEXT Insurance?

If you’re a policyholder, you can file a claim any time by logging in to your account at www.nextinsurance.com and clicking the “File a claim” under the "About us" tab. You can expect a call from us shortly after you submit a claim to go over the details.
If you do not have a policy with us and are filing against one of our policyholders, you can head over to our website at www.nextinsurance.com, select “Help Center” under our “Support” tab, and under “Quick Actions for Customers” click where it says ”Not a policyholder and want to file a claim?”
If you cannot access your online account or would prefer to speak with an agent, call us at 855-222-5919 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday to Friday.

Dog Walker Insurance

Dog walking insurance designed to protect your business

Save up to 30% on dog walker insurance