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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You’ve Arrived! What’s Next, Pet Sitter? Part 1 – Cats
We've talked about the adventures we've had out and about with the animals we look after, but if you're just starting out, you might not be sure exactly where to start when you arrive at the client's home. Today we'll look at visits for cats. In upcoming posts we'll...
Living Life on the Edge…the Pet Sitter
January 12, 2015 - Sometimes we live life on the edge as pet sitters. Even when we think we're doing everything possible to stay safe...life happens. Fast. Playing it Safe Safety starts before we leave our homes and we keep a watchful eye at every call. We're more in...