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 sitting
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.
Purrfect Pet Sitting Turns 17!
August 4, 2017 marks a huge milestone! Purrfect Pet Sitting is celebrating 17 years in business! We were the first professional pet sitting and dog walking service in Rensselaer County. It’s quite an accomplishment to have a business last this long and have such a stellar reputation in the community, let alone a pet sitting […]
What Is The Average Cost Of Pet Sitting Or Dog Walking In The Capital District 2017
It’s June! That means it’s time for our annual blog on pet sitting and dog walking rates in the Capital District!
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 […]
Most Popular Dog Breeds Of Purrfect Pet Sitting Clients
The American Kennel Club recently announced their list of most popular dog breeds for 2016. It made me curious to see how our clients stacked up against that list.
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?