How is it September already? The summer went by WAY too fast! It’s hard to believe we’ve been doing a calendar for six years now. It’s definitely a labor of love to compile all the photos and create the calendar, but it’s worth it. We get so many compliments every year.
Pet Sitting
Is Your Dog’s Flea Collar Making Him Sick?
This is Benji. The first time we pet sat for Benji he was a happy, crazy, rambunctious one year old jack russell mix. One year later we pat sat for him and he was COMPLETELY the opposite.
3 Things That SCREAM “We’re Not Home”!
Some days in the course of pet sitting I put close to a hundred miles on my car. I drive by a LOT of homes throughout my day. I have found three things that people do that stand out that just SCREAM “We’re not home”! I can usually spot the home of someone who is […]
What Is The Average Cost of Pet Sitting & Dog Walking In The Capital District 2018?
June is here! That means it’s time for our annual blog on pet sitting and dog walking rates in the Capital District!
Why Hire A Professional Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Versus An App Pet Sitter?
I’m sure we’ve all seen the slick commercials for the on-demand, app-based pet sitting services. You know the one, they claim to have the largest network of five star pet sitters and dog walkers.
Spot The Hoopty & Earn $20 Credit!
I’m sure you’ve seen it around town. You can’t miss it, right? This is our wrapped pet sitting & dog walking mobile. We refer to it as “The Hoopty”.
Why We Don’t Offer In Home Boarding
I’m surprised at the number of phone calls we get from people wanting to drop their dogs (or cats) off at my house for boarding. Our website and voicemail clearly state we do “in YOUR home pet care”, but yet they still contact us.
A Little Appreciation Goes A Long Way!
The holidays are the time to exchange gifts with the ones you love and to show your appreciation and thanks to those who have gone over and above for you throughout the year.
Pet Peeves Of Your Pet Sitter
Every job has pet peeves. Pet sitting and dog walking are no different. We are in a lot of houses every single day so it’s normal that we find things that, if they were different, would make our jobs a lot easier.
Good Help Is Hard To Find! Pet Sitter Edition
In discussing hiring with other entrepreneurs I keep hearing the same thing over and over. “Good help is hard to find”. I always chuckle and tell them I could write a book based on some of the doozy applications we receive for pet sitting and dog walking jobs.