“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds” The above is creed of the United States Postal Service but it may as well be for pet sitters and dog walkers as well. We have a job to do and no matter what […]
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Will Your Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Do Convalescent Or Hospice Care?
I recently receive a call from someone whose dog was having herniated back surgery (notice the Frankenstein like scar on his back). They were looking for someone to come in midday while they were at work to help get the dog outside to relieve himself. She asked if this was something we could help them […]
Will Your Dog Walker Still Come During A Snow Storm?
We have a lot of dogs we visit on a daily basis while their human guardians are at work. We previously discussed whether we’d still pet sit during a blizzard. We seem to be getting nailed pretty regularly this winter with some heavy snows. During these storms the majority of our daily dog walking clients decide […]
5 Of The Weirdest Search Terms Used To Find Our Website in 2014
Most businesses that blog take note of the most frequently used search terms used to find their website so they can include more of those words or phrases in future blogs to increase website traffic. The most common search terms used to find Purrfect Pet Sitting are usually pet sitting, dog walking, pet sitter, etc.
Top 5 Most Popular Dog And Cat Names
We’ve heard some pretty interesting and funny pet names over the years. From Boy and Girl for two cats to Delicious for a pig. I know personally when I name a pet the name has to ‘come’ to me. I can’t pre-name a pet before I get to know it. It has to fit the […]
Poop Scooping Services In The Albany, NY Area
If you own a dog you know cleaning up after them is a necessity. It’s not fun, it’s not pretty but it’s necessary; unless you live on considerable acreage where your dogs can go and there won’t be any chance of yourself or your kids stepping in it – or the dogs eating it (yeah, […]
What Do You Mean You Don’t Cover (Insert Your City Here)?
In order to provide the best quality service and not be in our cars more than absolutely necessary pet sitters need to establish geographic boundaries to their service area. My goal is to keep my staff within a five mile radius of their homes. I’ve gotten a few calls recently however that just didn’t agree […]
Are Pet Sitting And Dog Walking Rates Negotiable?
I recently received an inquiry from someone who wanted help with her puppy. She was looking for midday visits around noon, Monday through Friday. She had emailed me directly through the website, so there was no doubt that she had seen our rates yet she still asked what the rate would be for this service […]
Help Us Get Recognized As The Best Pet Sitters In Rensselaer County
Do you have an Angie’s List account? We would love it if you’d be so kind as to leave us a review by October 31, 2014. By doing so, you’ll put us in the running to win the Angie’s List Super Service Award. Please help get us recognized as the best pet sitting service in […]
The True Cost Of Cheap Pet Sitting
One of my employees arrived at a dog sit this morning for my next door neighbor to find a bulldog sitting on their front porch. It did not belong to the client whose dogs she was visiting and it didn’t have any tags on so she texted me. I thought for a few minutes who this […]