400+ Creative Names For Your Dog Walking Business

So, you've come up with the perfect dog walking business idea, but in order to launch, you need a good business name.

And not just a name, but a creative and descriptive name that will make your dog walking business stand out.

The name of your business will forever play a role in:

• Your customers first impression
• Your businesses identity
• The power behind the type of customer your brand attracts
• If you're memorable or not

We've put together a list of the best dog walking business ideas, provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to name your business and give real-world examples of how other founders came up with the name of their business.

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Catchy dog walking business name ideas

• Cuddles
• Good Dog Walking
• Biscuits & Bath
• Precious Pets
• Dog’S Bed
• The Dog’S Paw
• Metro Paws
• Lets Walk Dogs
• Fetch! Walking Service
• Smart Paws
• Sit, Stay, Home
• Dogs in Motion
• Bark N Barrel
• Gotham Dog Walkers
• The Pets Pal
• Throw Me a Bone
• Furbabies
• Love Your Pup
• Whoa Doggy
• Cutie Paws
• Dog Walkers
• 4 Paws Dog Walking Service
• Yelping Dogs
• My Furrst Love
• Bingo’s Pet Sitting
• Coco and Toto
• Healing Hands Animal Care
• Paddy Paws
• Paw Sitters
• Silly Goose Pet Care
• Pawfect Day
• Designed For Dogs
• Fetch!
• Coddled Critters
• Companion Pet Care
• Pet Affect
• Big Sky Animal Nanny
• The Pet Nanny In Home
• Purr-fection
• Four Paws
• Tired Dog Good Dog
• Dog Star Walkers
• Out n About Dog Walkers
• Haven’s Hounds
• TLC Pet Sitters
• Uptown Pet Services
• Preppy Pet Boarding
• All Purrs and Paws
• Pup Walker
• Dog Walker
• Dogma Dog Daycare
• Happy Hound Pet Service
• the doggie army
• Wags West
• Lucy Loves
• Its Potty Time!
• Snapkiss Puppies
• Dog Adventures
• Big Paw
• Pawslosophy
• Dogie Way
• The Dogs Out!
• It’s Potty Time!
• Tails-A-Waggin Dog Walking
• Hello Pup!
• PawPaws Pet Walker
• Beloved Pet Nanny
• More For Max
• Snappy Paws
• Frogs to Dogs
• Waggin’ Tails Pet Care
• Sweet Puppy Smiles
• Society Pet Sitter
• Gimme a Break
• Rover Time Dog Walking
• Paws in Motion
• Wild At Heart Dog Walking
• K-9 Companion
• King Pup
• Mans Best Friend Dog Walkers
• Tails and Trails
• Buckhead Paws
• PAWSitive Strides
• Stroll Rover
• Home Alone Pet
• Dog People
• Pooch Ventures
• A Lucky Dog
• Good Boy Business
• Fancy Paws
• Doggone Good Dog Walking Service
• HotDogs Walking Service
• Wiggley Walkers
• See Spot Run
• Homeward Hound
• See Spot Walk
• Companion Care Pet
• The Pet Wash
• Pet Pals
• Dog Emporium
• Hot Diggity
• Wag & Purr
• Just Fuzz Dog Walking Service
• Pet Minders
• Wag! Dog Walking
• Highrise Pet Care
• The Ultimate Dog House
• Prestige Pet Services
• Paw Prince
• The Playful Pup
• Tall Tails
• In The Dog House
• Buckhead Pet Pals
• Windy Walks
• Super Dog Walking
• Ruff Life
• Out of the Kennel
• Pet Palace
• All of Us Pet Services
• Happy Trails Dog Walkers
• Dogs Deserve It
• The Four Paws Agency
• Urban Tailz
• Woody Gang
• Pet Huggers

Creative dog walking business name ideas

• Critter Sitters
• Bone, Hugs, and Harmony
• Savvy Pet Sitter
• DogCycle Pet Walkers
• Hyde Bark Dog Walking
• The Petsitter
• Cozy at Home Pet Sitting
• Camp Canine
• Paws Home Care
• Tail Travels
• Grand Paws
• Fetch Fun
• Gotta Go! Dog Walking Service
• Puptopia
• Park Cities Pet Sitter
• Windy City Dog Walkers
• Crate Escape
• Walking the Paws
• Hangin with the Dawgs
• Real Terms Dog Training
• Happy Paws
• Prospect Bark!
• Majestic Paws
• Small Dog Sitter
• Hands on Paws
• Dogs ‘N Sync
• Paw Pals
• Let’s Walk
• Cruisin’ Canines
• Home Sweet Home
• Happy Tails
• Second City Pet Care
• Happy at Home Pet Sitting
• Dog Gone Spoiled
• Pet Zeppelin
• Howl’s Dog Walking
• My Pleasure Pet Sitting
• The Doggie Walker
• Little Furry Things
• Walk n Wag Dog Walking
• PetBuddy
• All Things Dog
• Walk N Roll Pet Sitting
• PAWSitive Pet
• Just Pawing Around
• Surf City Dog Walks
• Walk My Dog
• Dog Lovers
• Comfort Zone Pet Care
• Right on Time Dog Walking
• Barking Club
• Woof-D-Doodoo Dog Walkers
• Urban Dog Adventures
• The Bow Wow
• Pupp Mania
• Cosmic Home & Pet
• Strut the Pup
• Pet Care Nanny
• Camp Bow Wow
• Paws and Claws Pet Care
• Bonehemian Wags
• Fetch Club
• Grateful Dog
• Precious Paws
• SNIFF Dog Walkers
• Puppy Parade
• Wagged Out Dog Walking
• Every Dawg Has its Day
• Pampered Pets
• Doodle love
• Go Go Dog Walk
• Four Leg Stretch
• The Pawfessionals
• Dog Gone It
• Paradise Pet Sitting
• Green Paws
• The Dog Whisperer Walking Service
• Citizen Canine
• Six Legs
• Peace, Love, and Paws
• Pets Are Inn
• Furever Friends Pet Sitting
• Petlandia
• Sits and Walks
• Just Fur Babies
• Angel Pets
• Belltown Dog Walker
• The Big City Woof
• Attention Dog Walkers
• Lovely Huggs
• Dog Dayz
• Out U Go Pet Care
• Fetchmates
• Bark Bud
• Dapper Dogs
• Good Day Pet Sitters
• Mutt Strut
• Lucky Dogz
• Handy Pet Nanny
• Hot Chicks Dog Walking
• Pooch Sitters
• The Doggy Trolley
• Pleased Pets
• A Buddy for Hire
• Lucky Leash
• On Call Pet Sitters
• Fluff n Stuff
• Whiskered Walks
• Pet Angel
• The Barking Brigade
• Make Your Mark Dog Walkers
• Flying Dog
• Pawsitively Best Dog Walkers
• On Your Mark Dog Walkers
• Active Paws
• Paws to Pavement
• The Dog Walker
• Walks n Wags
• The Midday Dog Walkers
• Animalhouse
• Pawesome Dogs
• Running Paws
• Pack Leaders
• Sunnyside Home Pet Care
• The Pampered Pug

Learn more about starting a dog walking business:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a dog walking business?
-> Pros and cons of a dog walking business

Need inspiration?

-> Other dog walking business success stories
-> Marketing ideas for a dog walking business
-> Dog walking business slogans

Other resources

-> Dog walking business tips
-> Blog post ideas for a dog walking business

Funny Dog Walking Business Names

• Track Group
• Long
• The Dull Firedog
• Straight Trek Pro
• Sheep Manner Of Walking Place
• Mangy
• The Nice
• Heel Co
• Pet Pro
• Little Tail
• The Sheep Paseo
• Favorite Chase Group
• Young Blackguard
• The Worth
• Playful Petit
• The Big
• BelovedDog
• Dear Doll
• The Arrogant Whelp
• Strange
• SheepWalk
• PrettyWalk
• The Quick Trek
• Wander Collective
• Pedigreed Pomeranian
• Domestic Tag Pro
• Base On Balls Group
• The Stuffed
• Playful Papillon
• Damned Puppy
• The Little
• The Small Doggie
• Single
• Peculiar Pass Group
• Handsome Heel Spot
• The Gravel Paseo
• Good
• The Scared
• Healthy
• Concrete Walk Of Life Trading Co
• Newborn
• Shy
• Puppy Co
• Hound Collective
• The Graceful Paseo
• Savage Firedog
• Whelp Trading Co
• Domestic Duck
• The Hungry Pooch
• SteadyWalk
• Domestic Dogg
• Closer
• Haired
• The Red Firedog
• Brown Tag Group
• Favorite Tag
• Steep
• Pass Collective
• Bub Pup
• Trail Spot
• The Newborn
• The Bad
• The Puppy
• Intelligent Firedog
• SideWalk
• The Mere
• Dear Duck
• The Damned
• Playful Puppy
• Narrow Ride Collective
• Newborn Spot
• The Concrete
• The Easy Pass
• Daily Wander Trading Co
• BriskWalk
• SlowWalk
• Longer Trek Pro
• Solitary Manner Of Walking Collective
• Poor Pomeranian
• Poly Pekinese
• Quiet Walk Of Life
• EastWalk
• HalfWalk
• Favourite Bounder Trading Co
• Pass Spot
• The Dull
• Hound
• Weaned Runt
• Customary Trek
• Dingo Place
• Miserable Doggie Place
• Tail Co
• GrownPup
• The Live
• Rapid Paseo Co
• Shady Pass Collective
• The Half
• FriendlyPup
• The Brindle Dingo
• East Base On Balls Collective
• The Random Manner Of Walking
• Wall Works
• Nice Firedog Pro
• HoundPup
• Brisk Stroll
• The Mile Wander
• Nice
• Quick Trek Collective
• Faithful
• The Lonely
• Dull Doggie
• The Newborn Pooch
• The Broad
• The Favorite
• Stiff Stroll
• The Strange Track
• Healthy Trail
• Run Pro
• The Weary
• SlyDog
• Ugly Chase Trading Co
• Young
• Baby Pro
• The Friendly Pooch
• Tag Trading Co

Cool dog walking business name ideas

• Muddy Paws
• Wagzone Pet Care
• A Perfect Pet
• Just Bow
• Cuddles & Care Pet
• Treasured Creatures
• Petlantis
• Big Sky Pet Center
• Its Puppy life
• The Bunny Lodge
• Paws Express
• Cute dog walking service
• Petaholics
• Mutts Movement
• The Golden Leash
• It’s a Dog Life
• Gentle Guardian Pet Sitting
• Let’s Walk Dog
• ExecuPets
• Fetch Pets
• In Your Place Pet
• Moochy Poochy
• Pet Walkers Anonymous
• Doggy Days
• Unleashed Unlimited
• Paws on Pine
• The Sidekick Sitter
• Dog Walk
• The Barking Meter
• A Helping Hand
• Bow Wow Boys
• Hot Diggity Dogs!
• Camp Cavalier
• The Dog Stop
• Wet Noses
• Loving Your Pets
• Puppy Krayons
• The Dog Walkers
• Sitter 4 Paws
• Dogs Unleashed
• Mutt Company
• Let’s Walk Dogs
• Field Days Dog Walking
• Potty Time Pets
• Millennium Dog Walkers
• The Fairy Dog Parents
• Adorable Paws
• Creature Companions
• Metro Dog
• Dog Stay
• Happy Pants
• Especially 4 Paws
• Walk your Dog with Love
• Dog Parade
• A Small World Dog Day Care
• The Figgity Dog
• Uptown Dog
• CaNINE to FIVE Dog walking Service
• Fab 4 Pet Care
• Belly Rub Pet Services
• Bark In Style
• Love Those Paws
• American Pet Sitters N More
• The Pet Sitters
• Snoopy and Friends Dog Walkers
• Alpha Dog Walking
• Dogs 4 Life
• Woof
• Oh Happy Pets
• HOT dog walking services
• Jaywalker Dog Walking Service
• The Woof Pack
• Dogs R Barking
• Paddywhack Dog Walkers
• K-9 Perceptions
• Little Paws Dog Walking
• Pet Taxi
• Better Bark
• The Mangy Firedog
• The Lonely
• Rub Pup
• The Pretty
• The Older
• CharmingWalk
• Leisurely
• Customary
• Dull Domestic Dog
• The Looking Blackguard
• Newborn Spot
• Track Spot
• HairedDog
• Domestic Dogg
• Domestic Duck
• Nice Blackguard Group
• SmartDog
• Customary Trek
• The Rapid
• Overgrown Pooch Pro
• The Big
• Faithful
• PedigreedPup
• Rabid Track
• Single
• Canis Familiaris Trading Co
• Whelp Spot
• Promising Piglet
• Domestic Detent
• The New
• Spotted Pet
• Lost Firedog Co
• The Damned
• Old Pet Pro
• Poor Petit
• Wall Works
• Doggie Collective
• Sized Track Co
• WeanedPup
• The Quiet
• The Easy Pass
• The Live
• Pleasant
• Newborn Collective
• RapidWalk
• The Lovesick
• The Wet Newborn

Unique dog walking business name ideas

• Chase Co
• The New
• Wild
• The Domestic
• The Concrete
• WetDog
• The Young
• WallWalk
• The Steep Trek
• Dull Dogg
• Favourite Bounder Trading Co
• The Friendly Pooch
• Speckled Baby
• HoundPup
• Weary Way
• Trail Place
• Dear Doggie
• Poor Pekinese
• Wander Place
• Weary Walk Of Life
• Nice Blackguard Group
• Wall
• The Rapid
• Weary Waulk
• The Favourite Chase
• Playful Puppy
• HealthyDog
• The Favorite
• PedigreedPup
• The Mile Wander
• BrownPup
• Broad Wander Co
• Fine
• Nice Tail Co
• Steep
• The Mangy Firedog
• Wild Chase Pro
• Brindle Newborn Collective
• Wall Stroll Spot
• The Pedigreed Doggy
• Yellow
• Old Blackguard Spot
• Poly Petty
• NicePup
• The Favourite Heel
• Beautiful Walk Of Life
• Irish
• SmallDog
• The Pleasant Pass
• Heel Pro
• Weaned Doggie Collective
• Trained Heel Spot
• Handsome Heel Spot
• Indian club Pup
• Favourite
• Mile
• SmallPup
• The Gonna
• Dear Duck
• Shy Whelp Trading Co
• Healthy
• Canis Familiaris Trading Co
• Worth Walkway
• Worth Way
• The Beautiful
• SadDog
• Poor Petit
• Concrete Trek
• Hound Pro
• New Pet Group
• Lovely Wander Pro
• Pretty Trek
• Blackguard Group
• The Wall
• LiveDog
• The Sheep Paseo
• Poor Pomeranian
• Sad
• Lame
• Whelp Collective
• Savage Firedog
• The Large Tag
• Playful
• Sheep Stroll Co
• The Friendly
• Spotted Pet
• The Gravel
• Slow Walk Of Life Collective
• Patient Pass Spot
• Weary Works
• CharmingWalk
• Older Whelp Co
• Pooch Spot
• The Bad
• Brisk Trek
• CustomaryWalk
• Healthy Trail
• Ugly Chase Trading Co
• Bad Firedog Co
• Quiet Walk Of Life
• Walkway Place
• Min Paseo Spot
• LameWalk
• BriskWalk
• Pleasant Wander
• Pooch Co
• Doggie Group
• Clever
• Broad
• Sheep Trek Place
• Sub Pup
• The Sheep
• SheepWalk
• The Sly
• Peculiar Trek Place
• Beautiful Baby Group
• Old Bounder Trading Co
• The Delightful Walkway
• Min Base On Balls Group
• Strange Tag
• HotDog
• Poor Heel Place
• Blackguard Pro
• Bub Pup
• The Spotted Heel

Cute dog walking business name ideas

• The Broad
• The White
• FemalePup
• Sheep Trek Place
• Dear Detent
• Dull Domestic Dog
• Domestic Duck
• The Random Walk Of Life
• Tag Trading Co
• The Frisky
• Friendly Heel Co
• FemaleDog
• Miserable
• The Hot
• Newborn Collective
• The Brindle Dingo
• Worth Waddle
• The Ungrateful
• Strange
• The Graceful Paseo
• The Healthy Track
• Heel Place
• Poly Petty
• Track Group
• Eager Whelp
• Hound Runt Collective
• The Brown
• Pet Place
• The Little
• MerePup
• Random Walk Of Life Pro
• Sweet
• LongerWalk
• PedigreedPup
• Eager Newborn
• Pass Co
• The Mile Wander
• DelightfulWalk
• Gentle Stroll Pro
• CharmingWalk
• Newborn Spot
• Canis Familiaris Co
• Playful Dingo Co
• WhiteDog
• PolyPup
• The Faithful Hound
• UngratefulPup
• The Born Newborn
• Promising Newborn Pro
• Easy Manner Of Walking Co
• Beautiful Trail Place
• The New Baby
• LiveDog
• Ride Collective
• GentleWalk
• Born Puppy Trading Co
• Yellow
• HungryPup
• The Healthy
• Paseo Place
• SteadyWalk
• The Live
• FavouriteWalk
• Doggy Pro
• Track Spot
• Sad
• Tub Pup
• Conscious
• Irish Runt Spot
• Slow Walk Of Life Collective
• Closer
• Young Blackguard
• The Steady
• Beautiful Baby Group
• HoundPup
• Hound
• Sheep Walk Of Life Group
• Run Pro
• Wild Canis Familiaris
• The Yellow Doggy
• Promising Pekinese
• Grub Pup
• Pedigreed Poodle
• Peculiar Pass Group
• Scrub Pup
• Nice Blackguard Group
• Dingo Place
• The Small
• Dear Domestic Dog
• Haired Runt Spot
• Customary Trek
• Steady
• Healthy Doggie Place
• Frisky Pooch Group
• The Damned Dog
• Playful
• The East
• WetPup
• WeanedPup
• Brown Tag Trading Co
• The Female
• Weary Walk Of Life
• Happy
• SweetPup
• DomesticDog
• HourWalk
• Newborn Place
• Spotted Pet
• Young Track
• Wild
• Savage Firedog
• The Newborn Pooch
• Top Tail Co
• LostDog
• The Quick Trek
• Promising Pooch
• The Foot Trek
• Rapid Paseo Co
• Weary Waulk
• Pooch Spot
• Dear Canis Familiaris Co
• The Random Paseo
• Wall Walkway
• Favorite Manner Of Walking
• Nice Firedog Pro

Clever dog walking business name ideas

• The Poly
• The Faithful
• Worth
• Manner Of Walking Trading Co
• Bub Pup
• The Pedigreed
• Shaggy Firedog Collective
• Ride Collective
• Pass Place
• LookingPup
• The Favorite Walk Of Life
• The Broad
• The Long
• Dull Duck
• Tub Pup
• Puppy Trading Co
• Weary Way
• Peculiar Pass Group
• Runt Place
• Shaggy
• Doggy Pro
• SmallDog
• Domestic Dogg
• Frightened
• The Gravel Paseo
• Shady Run
• Front
• SlowWalk
• The Female Whelp
• Suckling Newborn Co
• Paved Manner Of Walking
• GracefulWalk
• The Random Paseo
• The Quiet Ride
• CustomaryWalk
• NicePup
• Nice Tail Co
• FemaleDog
• The Rat
• DelightfulWalk
• Beautiful Walkway Group
• Spotted Baby
• Poor Papillon
• Bounder Trading Co
• Hound Doggie Pro
• The Small
• WhiteDog
• Paseo Place
• Trail Place
• Bounder Co
• Gray
• The Hot
• LostDog
• New Pet Group
• The Wonderful Chase
• Old Canis Familiaris Group
• Promising Pug
• Clever
• Min Paseo Spot
• PolyPup
• East
• Broad Wander Co
• Looking
• Playful Dingo Co
• Wall Waulk
• Silent Trek Group
• Lonely
• Trek Group
• Bad Firedog Co
• Weaned
• Domestic Domestic Dog
• Dull Doggy
• GrownPup
• The Hungry Pooch
• Eager Whelp Pro
• Lost Tag Spot
• Weary Work
• Trail Spot
• Beautiful Trail Place
• Baby Pro
• Daily Wander Trading Co
• Canis Familiaris Co
• Hound
• The Gray Whelp
• DamnedPup
• The Stiff
• Puppy Co
• Frisky Pooch Group
• The Damned Dog
• The Hour
• HolyWalk
• Scrub Pup
• The Mere
• Dull Doll
• The Newborn
• Domestic Doggie
• The Little Pass
• The Small Doggie
• The Foot Trek
• Track Pro
• Poly Petty
• Happy Baby Place
• LargeDog
• The Hungry Tail
• LittleWalk
• Ugly Bounder Group
• Sweet
• Arrogant Runt Place
• The Gravel
• HoundPup
• HotDog
• Newborn Doggy Collective
• HappyPup
• Poor Heel Place
• The Favourite Chase
• BelovedDog
• Domestic Detent
• The Random Walk Of Life
• Worth Wind
• Playful Papillon
• Newborn Trading Co
• The Healthy Track
• Brindle Newborn Collective
• The Rapid Walkway
• Whelp Group

Best dog walking business name ideas

• Straight Trek Pro
• FierceDog
• Runt Place
• The Young Heel
• SmartDog
• The Faithful Hound
• Poor Poodle
• WetPup
• The Worth
• Promising Newborn Pro
• The Graceful Paseo
• Hound
• LeisurelyWalk
• Heel Co
• FemaleDog
• The Grown
• SlowWalk
• The Shy Dog
• FriendlyPup
• Frightened Dingo Group
• Front Stroll
• Lame
• Fine Runt Co
• Older
• Trail Spot
• Indian club Pup
• Healthy
• The Ungrateful
• Daily Wander Trading Co
• Savage Firedog
• Female Runt Place
• Domestic Doll
• HungryPup
• The Brindle
• The Usual
• Drub Pup
• The Born Newborn
• The Damned Dog
• Pet Pro
• Tag Trading Co
• Blackguard Group
• Base On Balls Trading Co
• Brisk Stroll
• Top
• Playful Papillon
• The Favorite Walk Of Life
• The Savage
• Pooch Spot
• The Spotted Heel
• Doggie Group
• Wander Collective
• Canis Familiaris Trading Co
• Concrete Trek
• Sly Chase
• The Miserable
• Poly Petty
• LiveDog
• Beautiful Walk Of Life
• Chase Spot
• Hot Trek Collective
• Favourite Walk Of Life Pro
• FinePup
• LovelyWalk
• The Quiet
• YellowDog
• Older Whelp Co
• Dear Doll
• White Runt
• Stiff Stroll
• Walk Of Life Place
• DamnedPup
• Handsome
• The Quick Trek
• Pedigreed Poodle
• LameDog
• PleasantWalk
• Chase Co
• Walk Of Life Spot
• Dear Canis Familiaris Co
• HotDog
• The Longer
• The Lucky
• Wall Waulk
• Easy Manner Of Walking Co
• Canis Familiaris Spot
• The Healthy
• Track Place
• Whelp Group
• Tail Co
• Young Track
• Hound Place
• Savage Tail Collective
• Domestic Domestic Dog
• Gray Puppy Collective
• The Damned
• Dull Doggy
• Promising Piglet
• Heel Pro
• Hound Pro
• Nice
• Foot
• Favorite Manner Of Walking
• Straight Wander Spot
• Dear Doggie
• Glee club Pup
• The Damned Pooch
• Trail Co
• Bounder Pro
• Speckled Baby
• MerePup
• Front Walkway Trading Co
• SinglePup
• Charming Pass
• Whelp Collective
• Pleasant
• Pedigreed Newborn
• The Lonely Run
• Beautiful Doggie
• Playful Dingo Co
• Pass Place
• The Spotted
• Beautiful Baby Group
• Haired
• Blackguard Co
• Tiny

Guide: How To Name Your Business

Why Is Your Business Name Important?

Your business name is one of the single most important pieces to starting a business.

Why?

Because your business name has power.

It reflects your reputation, your mission, values, and represents what people (and customers) are searching for.

It impacts the way in which people remember, refer you, and perceive your business

When choosing your business name, there's a lot to think about in order to get it right - so it's important not to rush this process.

Let's take a look at everything you need to consider before deciding on a business name:

Tips To Consider When Naming Your Dog Walking Business:

Simple is always better

This means a few different things. Your dog walking business name should always be:

• Easy to spell
• Easy to pronounce
• Easy to remember

Consider avoiding long names as much as possible, as this will only lead your customers forgetting your name and feeling frustrated.

To test this point, try to think of any well-known reputable brand off the top of your head.

The first that come to mind for me are Alexa, Google, Nike, Apple - each unique in their own way (hence, easy to remember) , less than six characters and easy to spell.

Your Business Name Should Define What You Do

The name of your business should reflect a defining characteristic of what you do.

Before your customer goes to your website or speaks to you, the name of your business should spark some initial thoughts in their brain as to what you're all about.

For example, marketingexamples.com describes exactly what their company is about: providing great examples of marketing tactics.

Consider SEO When Naming Your Business

Bottom line: If you don't show up in google, you're going to make it that much more challenging for customers to find you.

There are several different aspects to think about when it comes to SEO & naming your dog walking business:

• Try not to pick a business name that's crowded with other businesses
• Consider naming your business based on highly searched keywords
• Make sure the name of your business matches search intent and what people are looking for

Think about the emotions you want to evoke

Your business name has the power to evoke certain emotions and thoughts from your customer.

It has the ability to evoke a positive or a negative feeling. An inclusive or an exclusive feeling. A fearful or a loving feeling.

It's not to say that any of these feelings are wrong, but it's important to ensure that they are in line with your values and mission.

For example, the brand Death's Door makes me feel a bit risky and uncertain - but that's the point. They're selling Gin.

Try Not To Pick Something Too Limiting

Your business name should be fitting for the future and growth of your business, that way you don't have to confront a re-brand down the road.

If you choose something too narrow, it may be challenging to diversify your product and revenue streams down the road.

Here are some tips to avoid making this mistake:

• Try not to name the business after a particular geographical area (this makes it hard to grow in other areas)
• Try not to name the business after only one product you sell
• Try not to name something based on a current trend

Brainstorming Names For Your Business

If you're in the brainstorming phase and trying to come up with a business name, there are a few key things to think about in order to get the juices flowing:

• Write out a list of words that reflect your brand, personality, team etc. These should be the first things that come to your mind and you shouldn't have to think too hard about it.
• Look at competition in the space and see if there's a common theme. Write down some key words or phrases that resonate with you and add them to the list.
• Think about the emotion you want to evoke with your business name
• Ask yourself: If I had to describe my business in one word, what would it be?

From there, you can create a shortlist based on the words that resonate best with you and follow the naming guidelines above.

Tips on naming your business

In addition to the requirements from the State, there are some general naming guidelines that may help you down the road as well.

We've put together a full guide here for naming your business here but will also cover the most critical pieces below:

Is your URL available? Social media handles?

You can check for domain availability here:

As soon as you resonate with a name (or names), secure the domain and social media handles as soon as possible to ensure they don't get taken.

Other general naming tips

• Consider SEO when naming your business
• Consider naming your business something that reflects what you do and/or who you are
• Keep it simple! Easy to spell, easy to pronounce and easy to remember
• Try not to pick something too limiting that could impact your businesses growth in the future!

Check out our full naming guide here.

Here is a video covering all factors to consider when naming your LLC:

Examples of Great Business Names

When choosing a business name, it's critical that you look at other examples of businesses not only in your space, but business names in other industries that have done particularly well.

Here are a few examples of great business names (+ how some of these businesses came up with their name):

Competitor Analysis Example

One great way to name your business is by looking at the competition and getting inspiration.

Gia Paddock, founder of Boutique Rye analyzed other businesses in the space and added her own personal spin to her business name:

A popular national brick & mortar women’s boutique that many may have heard of is called Francesca’s… How original, right? So we came up with Boutique Rye named after our son, Riley. We put "boutique" in front to be a little different.

The name "Boutique Rye" checks the boxes for naming a business:

• Short and simple
• Easy to spell and easy to remember
• Clearly defines what the company does
• Optimized for SEO (people searching for boutiques)
• Unique and personal touch - tells a story.

Ask Other People

Sometimes, coming up with a name is as easy as asking other people, whether that be friends, family, people at a coffee shop, or in Spyq Sklar case, his own customer!

How we came up with the name Cat Sushi:

So, we put together a quick business plan and set aside some money that we were willing to risk. One of our loyal customers actually came up with the name. We still give them free cat food.

Read the full story ➡️ here

The name "Cat Sushi" checks all the boxes for naming a business:

• Memorable and funny
• Short and simple
• Obvious that they sell treats for cats
• Fun & unique story - their customer literally came up with the name of their business!

The Amazon Example

Formerly called "Cadabra", Jeff Bezos decided that the name was too obscure, hard to spell, and easy to misinterpret.

The name Amazon came from a simple dictionary search .

Jeff Bezos wanted something that started with an A, looked through a dictionary and came up with the word Amazon.

When he told his team, he didn't care for anyone else's input. He was set on it.

Here's how the word "Amazon" checks all the boxes (aside from being worth a trillion dollars):

• Represents the largest river in the world, making it very memorable
• The story and meaning of the word matches the vision of the company: To be the larger and better than any other business!
• The name allows for future growth opportunity - they didn't name something specific to just "books," even though at the time, that's what it was.
• Easy to spell, pronounce and recommend!