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| Service | Typical range (USD) |
|---|---|
| 30-minute solo walk | $20–$30 |
| 60-minute solo walk | $30–$45 |
| Group walk | $16–$25 |
| Drop-in visit | $20–$32 |
| Overnight sit | $55–$95 |
These are national guideline ranges — local rates in Los Angeles vary with solo vs group walks, peak after-work times, and the number of dogs.
Treat the meet-and-greet like an interview. Ask to see proof of insurance and any pet first-aid certification, ask for two client references you can actually call, and confirm how keys are handled (a written key agreement is the professional standard). Watch how the walker greets your dog — a good one gets low and lets the dog approach. Agree in writing on the exact service, rate, cancellation policy, and the emergency plan (which vet, who they call).
Iowa is one of the strictest states — "absolute liability" where contributory negligence is not a defense, provocation doesn't help, and there are only two statutory defenses.
These state-level rules apply across Iowa; the local rules that govern day-to-day walking are on the Local bylaws tab.
Iowa (Iowa Code § 351.28) is one of the strictest in the country. The owner is liable for all damages when a dog attacks or attempts to bite a person (or worries, maims, or kills a domestic animal). The Iowa Supreme Court (Collins v. Kenealy) holds owners absolutely liable regardless of negligence or knowledge of the dog's vicious propensity, and — critically — contributory negligence is not a defense. It even reaches injuries suffered fleeing an attack (running into the street).
There are only two statutory defenses: the victim was doing an unlawful act that directly contributed to the injury (for example, a nighttime trespasser at the back door), and the rabies exception (no liability for a rabid dog's attack unless the owner had reasonable grounds to know of the rabies and could have prevented it). Provocation, or that the victim approached or startled the dog, are not defenses in Iowa. The statute imposes strict liability on the legal owner, but a keeper or harborer who knew or should have known the dog was dangerous can be liable in negligence.
Iowa has mandatory bite reporting (§ 351.38), and leash and at-large rules are local (§ 351.41 preserves municipal power). The personal-injury limit is two years.
