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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Setting-Up Your Pet Sitting Schedule
January 9, 2015 - It's already nine days into our 365 Days of Pet Sitting and I haven't given you an idea of how those days are set up. How do we know where to go for a call and when? One of the first things you need to set up before opening your business, is your pet...
Introducing New Dogs to Your Boarders
January 8, 2015 - It's been a hectic day! Along with our mid-day pet sits today, we have our multi-dog family of five with us still, until tomorrow (unless the snow squalls get in the way!) These guys are regular visitors and we love them like our own. Today was...