As Pet Sitters we spend our days doing something others only dream of…enjoying our work and caring for animals. Now YOU can too!
The Pet Sitting Life guides you from those first moments when thoughts of pet sitting first enter your mind…to your first interaction with clients and those very important first pet sits and beyond. Most of all… we help you build a relationship with the animals you’ll come to know and love.
Let’s get started!
Are You Ready?
Before you start your pet sitting business…let’s see if you’re ready for the job! Our two “Are You Ready to be a Pet Sitter” articles give you an overview of what to expect.
Getting Started with the Business of Pet Sitting
Start by Naming Your Pet Sitting Business…then learn about schedules, first phone calls, and meet-and-greets from the Business tab of our Business Skills for Pet Sitters page.
On the Job as a Pet Sitter
Learn how to handle First Pet Sits, Working with Nervous Dogs, and a few of the things that happen every day on the job. Read all these and more in our “On the Job” section.
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Tell that Pet Sitting Client, “You’re Fired!”
January 29, 2015 - Some days we'd love to tell a pet sitting client, "You're Fired!" But have you ever done it? What's stopped you? Some people naturally see the world from a loftier (implied) position and despite our best efforts, we'll never do things to their...
Home Made Dog Biscuits – 1 (Because we’ll feature more!)
January 28, 2015 - Let's have a little fun! It's winter and it's time for home made dog biscuits! When we had our own dogs, one of the fun baking things I used to do was make a batch of dog cookies for Christmas. (We'd share with our friends' and family's dogs.) I'd...
