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.
Policies
Why Can’t I Have My Pet Sitter’s Cell Phone Number?
You’re going away and you want to receive updates from your pet sitter. That is understandable. Our goal is to make your vacation or time away as stress free as possible. So why won’t we give you your pet sitter’s cell phone number so you can speak with them directly?
The #1 Sure Fire Way NOT To Get A Job With Purrfect Pet Sitting
I’ve heard people compare hiring employees to dating. On the first date (interview) they are on their best behavior and say everything you want to hear. Over the years I’ve learned how to read between the lines and am usually pretty good at judging whether someone would be a good fit for our team or […]
This Is Why Your Pet Sitter Keeps Their Service Area Small
We survived Snomageddon 2017. We ended up getting two feet at our house in East Greenbush. The roads were really bad and getting to pet sits was a real challenge for us.
What Is Your Dog Walker/Pet Sitter’s Bad Weather Policy?
Here we go again! Snowmageddon 2017 is scheduled to start tomorrow morning. As you can imagine, the snow can greatly impact our schedules. So what exactly is our bad weather policy?
Allowing A Third Party Access To Your House Is Dangerous To The Pet Sitter
In previous blog posts we’ve discussed why we usually won’t ‘job share’ with a third party. But what if you just want someone else to have access to your home and they won’t be taking any responsibility for your pets? Well, to us, that is not safe either.
Psst……Want To Make $20 For Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Referrals?
We have found over the years that word of mouth is our biggest source of new clients. Traditional advertising doesn’t work very well when it comes to pet sitting. People look for a pet sitter when they need a pet sitter, not when they see an advertisement for a pet sitter.
Why Your Pet Sitter Won’t “Job Share”
In a previous blog we discussed Why We Want To Be Your Pets Sole Caretaker but this past week we received a request for a job share and we were berated when we turned the potential client down.
How Long Does The Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Stay?
By far, one of the most frequently asked questions we receive is how long does the pet sitter/dog walker stay? We offer two options for visits.
Why Does My Pet Sitter Require Two Copies Of My Keys?
In the past couple of years we have instituted a new policy of requiring TWO working keys when we sign up a new client. This has been met with some resistance from people.