We are here to answer the big questions. The questions that really matter – and this week we present the 10 best winter boots for pet sitters! I follow a rule. I invest in things I use every day. As a pet sitter and dog walker in the winter, I am on my feet and …
The Four Main Roles in A Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Company There are four main roles in a pet sitting agency. In the early days of an agency, it is possible for just two people to cover all four roles. Usually, one owner who organizes everything on the business side, and one employee or …
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Don’t Shoot The Dog by Karen Pryor This book is a wonderful primer into the world of reward-based dog training. It is the book all other dog training books are based on. In my opinion it is required reading for any dog or cat parent. The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris Tim Ferris has changed …
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The Five Common Paths To Becoming A Dog Walker or Pet Sitter So, are you wondering how to become a professional dog walker or pet sitter? The journey might look a little different for each individual, but in general there are five most common paths into a career of caring for pets for a living. …
Looking back, the first hire in my company should have been an office admin. Hiring an office admin is key to getting days off when running your business. A good office admin can help out with pet sitting and dog walking tasks as well as taking sales calls, relaying messages from clients, making notes in …
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Do you have clients that request exact times for their visits? Has this been a headache to manage? Don’t worry, there is an easy solution. Early in the stages of planning my pet sitting and dog walking company, I decided to offer visits during standard time slots rather than guaranteeing exact times — and I’m …
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When you are developing your business model it is critically important to understand how the population of your area will impact the amount demand there is for pet sitting and dog walking. Every town, no matter the size, will have some demand for pet sitting. But the demand will be much higher if you live …
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Did you know you can offer 7-day per week service and get two days off every week? Although, as an owner, it may seem like credible feat to work 7 days per week, it is not sustainable over the course of years (trust me, I tried it). Also, it is much harder to hire talented …
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The purpose of this guide to to cover all of the common questions pet sitters and dog walkers have about pricing. I also cover common fees, policies, and pricing for various services I have tried throughout the years. The types of services you provide are directly tied to your pricing strategy. So, this article covers …
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Even when the weather is very bad, dogs still need to go outside. However, it is important to take extra safety precautions when the weather is less than ideal. See our hot and cold weather charts to get an idea of what is too hot or too cold for a dog, based on the breed. …
Managing Communication at An Agency Different pet sitting and dog walking companies will have different ways of communicating with clients, and communicating between team members. Also, there will be specific ways that team members can contact clients. Often companies will channel all communication from clients through their main office. This is important so there is …
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Learning Objectives In this lesson you will learn: Learn what it is like to shape a behavior A fun game of how to clicker train a human What it is like to be in the dogs shoes when you clicker train them Clicker Game One of the best ways to learn how to clicker train …
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