Yes — mileage driven between client homes for walks is deductible for independent dog walkers, and for walkers who cover several neighborhoods in a day, it's often the single biggest deduction available. You can calculate this mileage using either the standard mileage rate (a flat amount per business mile) or actual vehicle expenses, whichever works out better for your situation. Most dog walkers come out ahead using the standard mileage rate simply because of how much short-