The professional guide for pet caregivers

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.

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.

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.

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.