The professional guide for pet caregivers
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Preparation: How to become a pet care provider
Before you can start looking after a family’s pet, you need to know what you’re getting into. That means brushing up on best practices in pet care, as well as knowing how to get the word out about your services.
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How do I start a pet sitting business?
From researching your clients and competition to marketing yourself, experienced pet sitters share advice and tips on how to start...
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How can I become a dog walker and turn it into a business?
From landing your first dog walking job to starting a full-fledged dog walking business, here’s what experts say you need...
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Understanding pet sitting certifications for sitters and dog walkers
Holding a pet sitter or dog walker certification can help set you apart from the crowd. Here are the best...
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Pay: How much to charge for pet care
Setting your pet care rate is a delicate balancing act. You want to make sure you’re charging what your services are worth without pricing yourself out based on what other providers are charging in your area.
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How much should I charge for pet sitting?
Experts offer tips and advice for what factors to take into account when figuring out how much to charge for...
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Dog walking rates: How much do dog walkers make?
Find out how much dog walkers can make and what factors influence their earnings in the dog walking business.
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Interview: How to prepare and land the job
Most families will want to speak with you before trusting you to take care of their pets. Make sure you’ve rehearsed the answers to questions you think they’ll ask and be ready with specific questions of your own.
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Top pet sitter interview questions, according to experts
Here, questions to anticipate being asked during your pet sitting interview and other ways to prepare in order to land...
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Dog walker interview questions and tips to help get you the gig
Understand the dog walker interview questions that can make or break your chances of becoming a trusted pet caregiver.
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On the job: Be the best pet care provider you can be
Now that you’ve got the job, it’s time to shine! Keep following those best practices, brush up on your certifications and look into ways that will continue to boost your reputation in the area.
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Pet CPR and first aid: The benefits of getting certified
Discover the importance of getting certified in pet CPR and first-aid training so you can act quickly in a pet...
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Pet sitting insurance: Benefits, coverage and costs
If you’re a professional pet sitter, pet sitting insurance is essential for protecting yourself, your clients and your business. Here's...
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The most common dog walking mistakes — and how to fix them
Learn about the top dog walking mistakes and how to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for you and your dog.
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