Archive for the 'pet sitters' Category

Would you ever consider using a pet sitter for you cat?

If you would, what requirements would you have in hiring a pet sitter?
When I went to Alaska for a week, I had a friend come stay at my house so my pets wouldn’t have too much change in their lives. If I go to Austria this summer, I’ll leave them here with my family.
I considered [...]

How valid is a membership to Pet Sitters International?

I was looking through ‘The Pet Press’ periodical and noticed pet sitter ads stating they are members of PSI (Pet Sitters International). I went to the PSI website and it seems like anybody could join. Does being a member of PSI add any credibility to their service? Some of the bigger name [...]

How much does pet sitters gets?

I might pet sit for 2weeks. how much should i get?
But it’s not per hour..
they just said 2 weeks. so i have to take care of the dog for that long..
not much.

What are some effective ways to advertise a pet sitting business?

I have just started my pet business, and I am trying to find more places to advertise, I’ve already hit websites like craigslist, pet-sitters.biz, and dog geek, however I would like some more websites or any other ways to get my pet sitting business known. If you have any ideas please post them here, your [...]

What are some effective ways to advertise a pet sitting business?

I have just started my pet business, and I am trying to find more places to advertise, I’ve already hit websites like craigslist, pet-sitters.biz, and dog geek, however I would like some more websites or any other ways to get my pet sitting business known. If you have any ideas please post them here, your [...]

question for professional pet sitters/dog walkers?

I’d love to make a message board for pet sitters, where they can anonymously share stories about Problem Clients…and not just the ones who bounce checks or greet us at the door with 2 glasses of champagne and lit candles… I mean the real off the wall loons.
How about YOUR experience? Have any clients [...]

Pet Sitters/Dog Walkers? How do you keep all that data straight?

I’m genuinely curious. I pet sit myself. I had to temporarily take over the business of a full-time pet sitter when she had a stroke. I was flabbergasted when I realized that she had nothing written down; no idea how many keys she had to client homes or who had them; no records of their [...]

Do pet sitters make enough money to provide for their families?

Can you really make a successful career out of it to where you can have security in paying your bills each month and provide for your family and live comfortably?
it’s a part time job, you can’t expect much.

What are some effective ways to advertise a pet sitting business?

I have just started my pet business, and I am trying to find more places to advertise, I’ve already hit websites like craigslist, pet-sitters.biz, and dog geek, however I would like some more websites or any other ways to get my pet sitting business known. If you have any ideas please post them here, your [...]

What are some good ways to advertise a pet sitting buisness?

I have just started my pet business, and I am trying to find more places to advertise, I’ve already hit websites like craigslist, pet-sitters.biz, and dog geek, however I would like some more websites or any other ways to get my pet sitting business known. If you have any ideas please post them here, your [...]