Preparing a New Pet Sitter for Success
Making sure the sitter is 100% equipped to care for your pet is one of the biggest challenges. Be sure...
Pet care
Keep Your Pet Safe from These 7 Household Holiday Dangers
Holiday decorations can put dogs and cats in dangerous situations. Exercise care around these seven common holiday pet dangers.
What to Do When Someone Gives You a Pet You Did Not Want?
There's a pet under your Christmas tree, but you simply cannot take care of it? We show you what to...
Caring for a Pet Chinchilla
A chinchilla might be just the pet you are looking for. Here are some of the basic guidelines for proper...
Pet sitting cost: How much should I pay a pet sitter?
Hiring a pet sitter to care for your dog, cat or goldfish but not sure what to pay? Here are...
Common job scams caregivers need to know about and how to protect yourself
If you're a nanny, babysitter, senior caregiver, pet sitter, or house cleaner looking for find potential gigs online, here’s how...
Want to become a dog walker? Follow these steps on how to do it
Read on for advice on a successful start to your dog walking career.
Pet sitting insurance: Benefits, policies and costs
If you are seeking a pet sitting insurance, but aren’t sure what your policy should include, we can help.
How much do dog walkers make? All the factors to consider
If you have an instinctive understanding of our four-legged friends and are planning a career in dog walking, there may...
Get trained in pet CPR and first aid
Whether you own a pet or care for other people’s animals, it’s important to be prepared and know what to...
Seven things dog walkers should never do
To make sure you get hired as a dog walker—and keep getting hired again and again—follow these tips for keeping...
Dog walker job interviews: Questions, answers, and tips to help you get the job
For serious dog lovers, dog walking can seem like a dream job. Who wouldn’t want to be paid to spend...
These are the top pet sitter interview questions, according to experts
Here are some questions to anticipate being asked during your pet sitting interview, as well as other ways to prepare...
Dog walker vs. dog day care: Which one is best for your dog?
Here are the pros and cons to consider before hiring a dog walker or sending your pup to a day...
Pet care certifications
As an animal lover, you may want to pursue career caring for them. Perhaps you have already built clientele as...
7 interview questions to ask a potential dog walker
Here are seven questions to get you started when interviewing a potential dog walker.
6 signs you need to get a cat sitter
It’s a common stereotype that cats like to be left alone. And while your cat may have its moments of...
Pet sitter or boarding kennel: Which is right for your dog?
Bags packed—check. Boarding passes printed—check. Airport taxi booked—check. Arrangements for Fido—uh-oh! Whether your pet is a still lively young puppy or their...
What to look for in your next dog sitter
Here are several suggestions for qualities to look for in a good dog sitter.
Seven interview questions to ask a potential pet sitter
Ready to find your—and your pet’s—dream pet sitter? Here are seven questions to ask a potential pet sitter to ensure...
Choosing pet care that’s right for you and your pet
We’ve compiled important information about several popular pet care options. Pick which one works for you so you’re ready the...
6 tips for setting expectations and evaluating your pet caregiver
New dog walker or cat sitter? The best way to kick off a positive working relationship with your new pet...
8 services dog walkers can take on besides walking your pet
Ask your dog walker to take on a few additional pet care services. The cost of paying for these extras...
11 tips for how to introduce dogs to new people and other dogs
Introducing a shy or fearful dog to a new situation can be stressful, but these tips can help ensure that...
Pet sitting rates: How much should I charge as a pet sitter?
Thinking of turning your love of animals into a paying gig? Plenty of pet owners are looking for skilled animal...
How much does a dog walker cost?
Every pup parent knows how exhilarating a walk can be for their furry friend, but it’s not always easy to...
11 steps to starting your own pet care business
Starting your own pet care business can be daunting, but it can also be very rewarding. Follow these 11 steps...