May 8, 2015 | Blog, On the Job Pet Sitting
Where I live in Canada, snow covers the ground all winter and spring is the first time we see the earth for six months. When the snow melts, it’s a great time for pet sitters to remember to take stock in safety measures for themselves and the dogs they’re with, too....
Apr 21, 2015 | Blog, On the Job Pet Sitting
Who but a pet sitter can find so much to discuss about pet poop pickup? (Other than new moms and dads, perhaps.) We have it in our bones and in our un-written code of ethics as pet sitters that, “All poop shall be scooped!” Well. That’s almost true. Let’s have a look...
Apr 2, 2015 | Blog, Business & Marketing for Pet Sitters
In part one of our “Pet Sitting Meet-and-Greet” article you met the family and kept an eye out for anything unusual about the house or its surroundings. Now it’s time to have a closer look at the animals, your schedule, and if there are any hidden...
Mar 25, 2015 | Blog, Business & Marketing for Pet Sitters
The pet sitting meet-and-greet visit is a must-do before accepting any new pet sitting client. It’s the time when everyone gets together to learn more about each other, the paperwork is completed, and the service dates are confirmed. Unfortunately, many pet sitters...
Mar 19, 2015 | Blog, Tales & Talk About Pet Sitting
If you look back at my post on December 30 of last year, you’ll see my spotlight article on canaries…and more specifically on Tweet, the canary we fostered for a friend’s mother. Well…it turned out we did get to keep Tweet as our own and we had...
Mar 10, 2015 | Blog, Business & Marketing for Pet Sitters
Do you offer Puppy Potty Breaks in your pet sitting business? If you’re just starting out, you might find several compelling reasons to say yes…or you might think again, and say no. When we first opened our pet sitting business, I couldn’t wait for...
