Industries · 89 episodes
Pet & Animal Side Hustles
85 episodes of Side Hustle School feature real people earning money with pets and animals — dog walkers, pet sitters, specialty breeders, pet photographers, animal trainers, and some truly creative niches nobody else thought of. If you love animals, this archive will show you more ways to earn from that passion than you probably imagined.
- Chemical Engineer Zips Up Solution for Baggy Shirts
SiDi Huang invented the ZipSeam — a DIY gadget that tailors baggy shirts in minutes — after getting a baggy company shirt he couldn't afford to alter. Side...
- First $1,000: Florida Woman Becomes Pet Party Planner
In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from the go-to pet party planner of St. Petersburg, Florida. She plans doggie bashes… Side Hustle School Ep. 3439.
- Dog Lover Fetches $250,000 in Canine Clothing
Dog clothing business earns $250,000 with custom pet apparel. Gina Davis started Dog Threads with $1,000. Side Hustle School Ep. 3438.
- TBT: Luxury Buttercream Cakes Make Life Batter
Luxury buttercream cakes from a Toronto home bakery. Karen Nguyen built Sweet Afternoon into a thriving custom cake business. Side Hustle School Ep. 3428.
- TBT: Frozen Yogurt Dog Treats Are No Barking Matter
- Dog Stocking Hustle Earns Husky Payoff
- Dachshund-Loving Duo Designs Doxie Apparel
- Rent the Chicken! An Egg-Cellent Idea Clucks Into Cash
- The Rise and Fall of BirdSupplies.com
- “Graphic Design for Dogs” Earns $84,000
- Weekend Workshop: The Fish Tank Review Method
- TBT: From DIY Pet Tributes to Six-Figure Etsy Shop
- Frozen Yogurt Dog Treats Are No Barking Matter
- TBT: Pet Furniture Maker Adds Digital Blueprints for DIYers
- Q&A: “How can I start an ‘adopt don’t shop’ pet business?”
- Q&A: “What are some good business ideas for teens?”
- TBT: Aquarium Maintenance Business Makes Splash
- Q&A: ”What’s the wildest side hustle idea you’ve ever heard of?”
- Q&A: “What are some unique pet side hustles?”
- TBT: Fetching Sales and Profit from Fulfillment by Amazon
- Q&A: “How do you start with no audience?”
- TBT: The Evolution of an Edible Insect Business
- TBT: Coder By Day, Cockatiel Companion By Night
- Q&A: “How does a dog trainer start selling dog toys?”
- First $1,000: Florida Woman Becomes Pet Party Planner
- Q&A: “I sell pet bandanas. How can I reach pet influencers on Instagram?”
- Failure Friday: Chicken Rental Service Fails to Egg-cite
- TBT: Mobile Pet Grooming Thrives in Oakland
- Q&A: “Makin’ a dog walkin’ app…”
- Q&A: “Introducing the plant-based diet for pets…”
- Q&A: “Does anyone make money from cat videos??”
- Q&A: “I want to be the Zoom Dog Trainer!”
- First $1,000: “I sell t-shirts for pug lovers on Amazon…”
- First $1,000: “I got paid to walk dogs while I was on work calls…”
- Failure Friday: “This is super embarrassing looking back…”
- TBT: NYC Pet Sitter Saves $200,000
- TBT: Catholic Designer Updates T-Shirts for New Generation
- First $1,000: “Beekeeping is forced zen: be present or get stung!”
- The Blog That Laid the Golden Egg
- Vacation Frustration Inspires Seven-Figure Cleaning Product
- TBT: Dating App for Dog Lovers Fetches New Users
- “Bee Man of New Jersey” Buzzes Into Money Hive
- TBT: The 7-Figure Dachshund Apparel Business
- A Doggie Bag With a Twist
- TBT: “Dog Threads” Designer Chases Coordinated Outfits
- Q&A: Should I update my LinkedIn profile to better match my side hustle?
- School Teacher Designs Specialized Diets for Dogs
- Q&A: Can I make a different video about dogs every day for a year?
- TBT: “Graphic Designer for Dogs” Retrieves New Clients
- TBT: Frozen Yogurt Dog Treats Are No Barking Matter
- Electrical Engineer Rides Demand to Dog Collar Empire
- Texas Banker Teaches Classes on Painting Your Pet
- Teenpreneur Skips College to Build Pet Care Company
- Wildlife Biologist Shoots, Scores With Pond Hockey Gloves
- Sisters Find Puppy Love After Launching Dating App
- That’s the Spot! Dog Lover’s Hustle Becomes Fur-ever Biz
- Chemical Engineer Zips Up Solution for Baggy Shirts
- NYC Student Starts Barking Business Walking Dogs
- Medical Examiner Fetches New Paws-ibilities With Pet Sitting Hustle
- Dog Lover Fetches $250,000 in Canine Clothing
- Weekly Recap: Ice Cream, Dog Stockings, and Luxury for Less
- Dog Stocking Hustle Earns Husky Payoff
- Minnesotan Opens Private Campground in Her Backyard
- Rent the Chicken! An Egg-Cellent Idea Clucks Into Cash
- Hit the Streets With These Chicago Walking Tours
- The Rise and Fall of BirdSupplies.com
- Social Media Strategist Bakes Pawfect Dog Treats
- Dachshund-Loving Duo Designs Doxie Apparel
- “Graphic Design for Dogs” Earns $84,000
- Acrobatic Mom Jumps Through Hoops to Become High-flying Entertainer
- Hometown Bracelets Support Local Marine Life
- Dog Sled Trainer Becomes Women’s Fitness Coach
- Frozen Pup Treats Are No Barking Matter
- Scientist Starts a Purrfect Cats-Only Pet-Sitting Service
- Every Dog Has Its Side Hustling Day
- WEEKLY RECAP: Hungry Crossfitters, Monogrammed Scarves, & Cat Portraits
- Cat Lover Creates Cat-tivating Portrait Series
- WEEKLY RECAP: Baseballs, Rocket Science, and Personal Shopping
- Birds of a Feather Flock to Your Bank Account
- WEEKLY RECAP: Scavenger Hunts, Bow Ties, & Horses
- Equine Lover Makes $5,000; Stables Business to Change Horses in Midstream
- WEEKLY RECAP: Barking Up the Right Tree
- Dog Lover Turns At-Home Baking Into Barking Business
- Show Me the Honey: Houston Beekeeper Buzzes to $4,000/Month
- Alcohol Fueled Idea Sells Over 1,500 Shirts in Less Than a Year
- The Live Cricket Dropshipping Hustle
- “Airbnb for Dogs”: Woman Hosts Pets at Her Home for $200/Day
- Saddles for Pet Chickens: Get Ready to Wing It!
- British Man Earns $700/Month Writing Fish Tank Reviews
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