Pet Sitting for Philadelphia Pets! 

How would I go about doing this? Do I need any special liscences or register it as a small business? Or can I just advertise and operate it without anything like that? What about taxes?

How exciting! It really depends – are you a teen just looking to make extra money or an adult who really wants to establish a legitimate business? If you are looking for a legitimiate business, you need to start by getting a business license which can be done online at your state’s website. They usually cost very little. You should also consult with an accountant on how to set up your finances and look into insurance. Beyond that, you should be able to make up some cards, advertise and get going. Good luck!

If I only take out dogs which are insured via owners pet insurance is that ok or do I have to be insured???

All i wanna do is make a bit extra money by dog walking in my neighbourhood, surely i should be ok considering i am not a business

Talk to your agent about your homeowners/renters insurance. Depending on the coverage in place, you may have some coverage there already.

I’m just wondering where it ius cause I looked all over the place like 5 times but I couldn’t find it. Please help if you know! Thanks a lot!

um… doesn’t that guy just give it to you and then you have to do the jump quest to get up there? i’m pretty sure that’s all you need. and if your talking about the pet poop which isn’t really a note, then its in the bushes to the right of the place. otherwise, i have no idea what you are talking about lol.

That is ALL a 13 year old can do. Other than doing more chores (if you get an allowance to begin with). This is because of your age.

That is ALL a 13 year old can do. Other than doing more chores (if you get an allowance to begin with). This is because of your age.

Please answer question above. Thank you!
No need to be rude Horsefarminc!!

Compare prices on the same services in your area and compete with them to draw in the business.
I used to do this for a pet care franchise and they charged £10 for a 40min visit+walk but they were a fully established business. Im from UK midlands.
As an after thought you may want to consider getting public liability insurance.
Hope you rake some business in x

lm a animal lover telll me what to do fliers?

Pet sitting is a big responsibility. Other than caring for your own animals, have you received any formal training? Do you have references? You sometimes have to go into people’s homes when they are away. Do you have liability insurance? If you are going to run the business from your home, rather than going to people’s homes, is your property zoned for business? Do you have a business license from your town?

Here are some websites you may want to check out.

http://www.petsitllc.com/

http://www.petsits.com/

http://www.petsitters.org/

http://www.petsit.com/

They may give you some ideas. Best of luck!

if you made more than $400 you must file a tax return. It may be true that you do not owe any income tax but you may owe Social Security and Medicare tax.

The Basics
SIT, COME, DOWN, STAY, HEEL.

SIT

Holding a treat in your left hand just above the pup’s nose, gently rest your right hand on pup’s rump.
Slowly move the treat in an upward motion while applying gentle pressure to the rump. ( you dont want to push hard because if you do the dog will sit every time someone touches him and this is not good for competitive obedience)
as soon as pup sits say in a very happy excited tone "GOOD SIT" and give the treat.
Repeat excersize 7x. then take a play break and move on to something elce.
very young pups should not train for more than a half hour each day
every time you put food bowl down or give a treat give the sit command, and wait for the sit. then once pup sits give treat or food down.
DO NOT move on to something new until pup has the new command down pat.

COME

walk away from pup about 10 feet to start. say pup’s name and "COME" in a happy voice. once pup comes praise it lavishly have a bit of a play and give it a treat.
Gradually increase the distance you walk away. and eventually once pup knows command only treat every 3rd come. tappering off until he comes every time with out treat using only praise.
this will take a few days to learn if you practice every day.

DOWN

Start with pup in sit. move hand with the treat between the pup’s front paws on the ground.
Say "DOWN" in firm but not loud voice.
pup might try and get treat without going down, dont let him have it until he downs.
praise in happy voice "GOOD DOWN"
repeat 7x

STAY

Start pup in down possition. say "STAY" in firm voice. walk to end of leash, backwards. if the pup moves say once only "AP" in a not pleased tone. go back do not say anything. put pup in down again repeat "STAY" walk backwards to end of leash.
pup does NOT get praise or treat untill he stays for 30 seconds, then a minute, then 5 minutes. move times up each week.
after he can do a 5 minute down/stay every time. move on to a sit/stay doing exactly what you did for down/stay.
Once on leash sit and down/stays are reliable for 5 minutes each. drop the leash and walk away from your pup, your back to the pup. about 10 feet away. wait 5 min. recall your dog. with dog sitting in front of you once he reaches you. treat and praise.

HEEL

Please do NOT train with a choke collar. i recomend martin gayles.
with dog on a short leash exactly beside you on your left side say "HEEL" if the dog starts to pull give a correction snap with leash on collar. and recomand "HEEL" the second your dog complies peaise with "GOOD HEEL" in happy voice. and continue to walk , correct, and praise for 30 minutes.

Allways end training sessions on a positive note. Never get angery with your pup for not responding to a command. Praise lavishly every time pup responds to a command.
NEVER hit your dog. NO reason is an acceptable reason for physicaly abusing your pup.

but i need help..i tried and made signs in my neighborhood but no one called me what can i do to make it work..any ideas?

well, babysitting is a big responsibility, but it’s so rewarding! i personally would choose it, but that’s cuz i am a babysitter! haha

i’m sorry. that’s also happening to me, not having any jobs. well wat i do for babysitting is i ask people at my church when i help out at my church’s nursery. word of mouth by asking ur parents to ask their coworkers and friends is great. i wouldnt realy request using the internet, because those people might be lying to you, it’s better if u or someone u know personally knows them!

for petwalking, that’s also fun. i would make a website and send the URL address to everyone in ur address book so they know they can ask u! flyers are great to, but they’re not the only resource u have. just think outside of the box for extra ways of advertising.

and if u become a babysitter, please take it seriously and look up everything u can learn on the web in books and also take a coursE!