Is it legal for a 13 year old to open a dog washing/grooming business during the summer?

Is it legal for a 13 year old to open a dog washing/grooming business during the summer?Is it legal for a 13 year old to open a dog washing/grooming business during the summer?
Well, you probably could offer to bathe (at least) dogs that you know.





One of my kids started a dog walking business when she was about your age. She even had several of her friends working for her as ';employees.'; But I think if I knew then what I know now, I would have been a little more concerned about insurance issues.





For grooming - you'll want to study up on whether there is any kind of licensing or inspection required of dog groomers in your area. There might not be - but then again, there might be. You need to check. And if you will be keeping the dogs you are bathing or grooming on your property, you should make sure you meet your municipality's or township's dog kennel and licensing regulations. You also might want to check with your parents about liability insurance. Make sure that in the event that ';something happens'; (including - possibly - 2 of your canine customers getting into a dog fight and injuring one another, somebody's dog biting or snapping at another dog's owner, something happening to one of the dogs, or you getting bitten by a cranky customer). Even though these things are unlikely, you want to make sure you are covered by insurance that would pay any possible lawsuits.





It is possible that no zoning or licensing regulations would apply to your summertime business at all, where you live. But I think you'd want to make sure before you start. Welcome to the business world!Is it legal for a 13 year old to open a dog washing/grooming business during the summer?
im sure it'll be fine.


i dont see anything wrong with it.





its just like selling lemonaide, or charging to mow someones lawn.





do it!





be proactive!