We love, love, LOVE clients who plan in advance. We currently have bookings on the schedule from one client in particular (and you know who you are!) for August 2017 which was booked in August 2016! Not everyone is that organized though.
Policies
Why Should I Keep My Key On File With The Pet Sitter?
When using a pet sitting service for the first time it’s understandable that people are hesitant to hand over their keys. We get that. We always ask the client if they would like us to keep their key on file for future use. I would say about 85% of new clients tell us absolutely, keep […]
Emergency? No problem. Your Pet Sitter Can Help!
We really like when people make reservations far ahead of their much anticipated vacation but what happens when you have an emergency and need to leave with a moment’s notice or you wind up in the hospital? Well, if you are an existing client and we have a key on file we are just a […]
5 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Pet Sitter
We recently hired a contractor to remodel our bathroom. To say it was a debacle is an understatement. What was originally supposed to be a one week job is now on week four with no end in sight. It made me realize that there are questions you should ask of any contractor or service before […]
Does Your Pet Sitter Have Employees or Independent Contractors?
We are waist deep in the middle of a bathroom remodel. Let’s just say it has not been a lot of fun not having a shower for two plus weeks with no end in sight. What does this have to do with pet sitting? Go grab yourself a drink and get comfortable and I will explain.
Why Your Pet Sitter Doesn’t Want You To Leave A Key Under The Mat
Whenever we sign up a new client we ask if they’d like us to keep the key on file for future use or if they’d like us to leave the key on the last visit. Most people have us keep the key on file but there are a few that want us to leave it […]
How One Piece Of Tape Can Prevent Headaches
When we sign up a new client we take copious notes on their pet and house care. Having over fifteen years of experience we ask a lot of questions and know what types of things could potentially pose a problem. Locks rank very high at the top of that list of potential problems.
What Is The Average Cost Of Pet Sitting & Dog Walking In The Capital District 2015?
Pet sitting and dog walking rates can vary greatly between service providers who provide essentially the same exact service. There are a lot of reasons for the variations; some pet sitters work ‘under the table’ and don’t claim their income, some are uninsured, some just don’t charge what they’re worth because they think by undercutting […]
We Are Pet Sitters, Not Janitors
The majority our pet sits are enjoyable. We usually love the pets were are visiting and we get to enter a lot of homes we’ve always admired from afar. Every once in a while however one comes through that we really don’t enjoy. I’ve gotten a lot better over the years asking questions from callers before […]
Why The Pet Sitter Won’t Leave Your Dog Outside Between Visits On Invisible Fence
The weather is finally beautiful and everyone wants to be outside, including your pets. We’ve been getting a lot of requests lately for people who want us to leave their dogs outside on an invisible fence between our visits. Depending on the number of times a client has us coming it could potentially be 12+ hours between […]