The professional guide for Pet Care Providers
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Preparation: How to become a pet care provider
Before you can start looking after someone’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 to 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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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.
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Pet care certifications
As an animal lover, you may want to pursue career caring for them. Perhaps you have already built clientele as...
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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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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...
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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...
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Interview: How to prepare and land the job
Most pet owners will want to speak to you before trusting you to take care of their pets. Make sure you’ve prepared answers to questions you think they’ll ask and be ready to ask questions of your own.
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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...
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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...
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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 any certifications you might have, and look for ways to continue to boost your reputation in the area.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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