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Pet sitting prices: negotiate or not?
I know the pet sitters and dog walkers reading this will totally get this video. What’s this got to do with pet sitting or dog walking? Trying to negotiate with your pet sitter or dog walker for a lower rate is a good way to get started out on...
Five reasons NOT to start a pet sitting business
You may absolutely love cats, dogs, and other pets, but that doesn’t mean you’re cut out to be a pet sitter. Before you jump in, take a look at the reasons listed below. If any of them are why you want to start your own pet sitting or dog...
LinkedIn for pet sitters and others
If you’re uncertain whether or not LinkedIn is something that will benefit you, take a look at this short video. It’ll give you a better idea of what it is and how it can be very worth your while. Whether or not you’re a pet sitter,...
LinkedIn teleclass, Tuesday August 25
It’s time for another social media teleclass . . . How to use LinkedIn to Bring in More Business / Connect with Potential Clients Date: August 25 Time: 5:00pm PST / 8:00pm EST Cost: $20 (register by August 18) or $30 (register August 19 or lat...
Pet sitters: how much do networking do you do?
Networking with other pet professionals is one of the most basic, and easiest ways to help build your pet sitting business. If it’s not something you’ve really thought that much about, here are just a few reasons you might want to start n...
Pet sitter interview: Les Platz, V.I.Pets
V.I.Pets has been in business since 2001 and cares for pets in Dallas, Texas. The owner, Les Platz, talks about his pet sitting business and his background with pets. What prompted you to start a pet sitting business? Prior to a conversation with a ...
Is your website title tag helping your pet sitting business?
Earlier this week I had a web design client email to ask why I hadn’t included his business name in the title of his website. His business name is catchy, but it could fit any number of pet related business. Therefore, putting it in his title t...
Pet sitters: how long are your visits?
For the pet sitters out there, I’d like to know how long your pet sitting visits are. What I’m interested in are your regular pet sitting visits rather than daily dog walks or potty breaks. Technorati Tags: pet sitters, pet sitting v...
Pet sitter websites: what your visitors want
I did a mini poll on Twitter and asked: “When you visit a pet sitter website for the first time, what are the most important things you look for?” Here’s how people voted: 20% of people responding wanted to see: Services offered (va...
Free call: Pet first aid for pet sitters
On Tuesday, July 14, I’ll be doing a free call about pet first aid for professional pet sitters. Danielle Chonody, of Working with Pets has asked me to talk about the top 5 pet first aid tips that every pet sitter should know. We’ll also ...
Omaha dogs are going to dog daycare!
The doggy daycare business in Omaha is thriving according to the Omaha World-Herald. Omahan Nicholle Reisdorff worked for six years at what she called her dream job: a researcher for federal courts in Washington, D.C., with an office that overlooked ...
Blogging teleclass for pet sitters and other new bloggers
On Tuesday, June 23 I’ll be doing another teleclass with Kristin Morrison of Six Figure Pet Sitting Academy. This class will be all about blogging! I’ve been blogging since April, 2006 and have found it to be an excellent way to interact ...
Fetch! Petcare responds to independent pet sitter concerns
I just got this from the Fetch! PR firm… To the nation’s independent pet sitters: Last week, we distributed a press release announcing that Fetch! Pet Care and PETCO had entered into a corporate partnership, in which PETCO would exclusively p...
Pet sitters rally in response to Petco - Fetch! partnership
Over the years, many pet sitters have contacted their local PETCO stores to introduce themselves and attempt to create a business relationship. They’ve requested to leave flyers, cards, and/or other information that might be helpful to customer...
Independent pet sitters stimulate local economy
Austin, Texas (PRWEB) May 6, 2009 — PetsitUSA and independent pet sitting professionals from throughout the country are teaming up to encourage pet owners to hire locally based pet sitters to care for their pets. Pet owners have a wide range of...
Pet sitters need social media too!
Are websites like Twitter, Facebook, MySpace or LinkedIn part of your marketing plan? If not, it’s probably time to join the party! I talk to people almost every day who ask me what the big deal is about social media. They know there’s so...
Rob Nager, Pet Sitter of the Year
Danielle Chonody of Working With Pets interviewed Rob Nager a few days ago. Rob is the owner of Decadent Dog, a pet sitting, dog walking, and dog hiking business in Needham, MA and was named Pet Sitter of the Year by PSI. During the interview Rob gav...
Pet sitter interview: Brenda Janner, Beg n Bark Pet Sitting
I spoke with Brenda Janner, owner of Beg n Bark Pet Sitting in Princeton, NJ, a few weeks ago about some of the things she believes are important in running her pet care business. I was especially impressed with the emphasis she puts on educationR...
Laid off exec is now pet sitter
If you ask pet sitters and dog walkers what they did for a living before they started taking care of pets you might be surprised at the answers. I know of lawyers, nurses, teachers, business executives, and others who used to hold professional positi...
What do you look for in a pet sitter or dog walker?
I did an informal poll recently and asked pet owners what it is they look for when they’re looking for a pet sitter or dog walker. Here’s what they said, starting with what was mentioned most often. (bullet points that are together mean t...
Social media teleclass for pet sitters!
Social Media: How to Use Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. to Make Money in your Business A Teleclass with Therese Kopiwoda, of PetsitUSA.com and Kristin Morrison, of Six Figure Pet Sitting Academy Join us April 28 for a teleclass on using social med...
Pet sitter interview: Fur Pals Pet Care
Ken & Yvette of Fur Pals Pet Care have a successful pet sitting business in Washington DC and took time to answer some questions about their business and their experiences. What prompted you to start a pet sitting business? Pets have always been...
Pet sitter interview: Terri Randall, part 2
Last week I posted part of an interview with Terri Randall of Creature Comforts in Sheridan Wyoming. She had so much great advice for pet owners and pet sitters that I decided to break it into two parts. So, here’s the rest, which is geared mos...
Pet sitter interview: Terri Randall, of Creature Comforts
This week’s pet sitter, Terri Randall of Creature Comforts in Sheridan, Wyoming has been pet sitting since 2001 and is quite well known in the industry. She is the owner of a very active pet sitters list and has mentored many new pet sitters. A...
Pet sitter interview: Jordan Kaplan of Petaholics
Starting today I’ll be doing interviews with some of the pet industry professionals I’ve met along the way. I’ll mostly be posing questions to pet sitters, dog walkers, and dog daycares but will talk with others as well. Whether you...
Pet sitter license: there’s no such thing!!
Earlier today I came across a website for a “university” that claims to have accredited licensing programs for pet sitters and other pet businesses such as groomers, dog trainers, breeders…just to name a few. This so-called universi...
Tips for marketing your pet care business
Starting a pet sitting business in a slow economy isn’t always easy, but it can be done! I started my pet sitting business in September 2001, which turned out to be a pretty shaky time for our country. That summer is also when a lot of Internet...
