Risk: Moderate

Starting a pet sitting and dog walking service can involve risks for beginners in terms of losing money due to potential marketing costs, insurance fees, and equipment purchases. Time and energy are also at stake as building a client base and managing schedules can be demanding. While it's uncommon for beginners to lose significant amounts of money, there have been cases where individuals invested in advertising or equipment without seeing immediate returns. Some startup costs like insurance and marketing may not pay off immediately, especially if the business takes time to establish itself. Online discussions mention instances of people struggling to cover expenses in the early stages of their pet care businesses.