Pet Business
How much money can I make dog sitting?
Income from dog sitting is not unlimited since there are only so many hours in a day, but it can provide a good side income or even full-time income to support yourself and your family. […]
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Pet Business
Setting boundaries in your pet care business
Learn how to change your attitude and set boundaries in the areas of pricing, services, scheduling, and social interaction with clients. I’ve been a professional pet sitter since 1994. When I started out I wanted […]
Pet Business
How to put on a martingale dog collar
The martingale is a humane and effective walking collar. Learn how to select, adjust, and use this versatile tool to walk your dog. Why a martingale? I first encountered the martingale collar when working for […]
Pet Business
What can pet sitters do to save their business during the coronavirus shutdown? Webinar with Pets+ Magazine.
Dog walkers and pet sitters are among the hardest hit pet professionals during this global pandemic. In this recorded webinar Kristin Morrison (Six-Figure Pet Business Academy), Brigid Wasson (Good Dogs Pet Sitting, First Street Pets) […]
Pet Business
Stop your dog from pulling! Best collars for dog walking
Walking a dog should be fun and good exercise for all parties, but too often it is not. Many dogs pull in every direction while their walker tries to maintain control and not fall down. […]
Pet Business
How to start a pet sitting business part three: Marketing
You’ve just started your pet sitting business and want to promote it, but which methods to choose? Learn about internet marketing, paper tools like business cards, paid versus free ads, special events, and most importantly […]
Pet Care
Five things to NOT DO while walking your dog
According to the American Pet Products Association, there are 90 million dogs in the United States. With all those dogs out walking with their owners and dog walkers, there are bound to be conflicts. In […]
Pet Care
Are retractable dog leashes bad?
Retractable leashes cause over 16,000 injuries every year … or do they? Learn the truth about the pros and cons of this controversial tool. Every year, over 30,000 people are injured by table saws. Many […]
Pet Business
How to start a pet sitting business: Advice from a 25-year veteran
Do you love animals? Are you responsible and good at managing your own time? Do you have experience in business, or are you willing to learn? Are you flexible and willing to face different experiences […]