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Pet Sitting Career

  Rose Connolly , Professional Pet Sitter, Citrus Heights, CA WWW, AlwaysAvailablePetSitting.com I am fortunate to be able to work for myself and own my own pet sitting service. I have worked as a property manager, medical assistant and juvenile probation...

Has Your Pet Sitting Business Survived the Pandemic ?

2020 was a historic year for the pet sitting industry. In California there were 3 major business shutdowns. Many people had to adapt to working from home, and not commuting or leaving the house often. Many customers didn’t need services they once needed and that...

Horsing Around Therapy

We have all been in shock since the Pandemic and it has turned many pet sitting companies upside down but we as pet sitters are resilient business people. We know how to problem- solve and get through the tough times with a focus on “doing”. We know our...

“Blind Sided Pet Professionals”

Are you one of the pet professionals that has lost most of your business due to the virus? Trust me, you’re  not alone. There are thousands of hard working pet pros and contractors that have struggled to build their business, only to lose it in the blink of...

Let That Pet Customer Go

Pet Sitters..It is simply ok to let a customer go ! They are easy to identify:  The OCD Customer  Customer goes through multiple pet sitters Customer nit picks everything you do Customer wants to micro-manage YOU and your BUSINESS These are the customers...

“You Can Afford A Professional Pet Sitter ! “

As a Professional Pet Sitter potential clients say ” I can’t afford a sitter..” I say sure you can! You can pay your vet bill, right? You plan  for future travel, right?  Keep this in mind: Factor in the care of your pet as part of pet...

Pets Comfort in Their Home

You like to sleep in your own bed, right? So does your pet when you’re away. That is why in your home  pet sitting care works so well! Our pets have a routine, just like we do for food , exercise and elimination. Hiring an in your home pet sitter is the way...

Pets Are Family Members

Hello pet friends. You have heard the term “you get what you pay for.” Such a true statement, and it means if you pay a reasonable price you get an excellent product or service. This is such a true statement in the pet sitting industry. You can hire a...

Screen Your Pet Sitter

Good Morning! As a professional pet sitter for 10 years, I tell my customers it is so important to screen and interview your sitter and ask the right questions. You have every right to ask about their experience and education. Your sitter should be bonded and insured...