It comes the same time every single year so how do the holidays ALWAYS sneak up on us? I’m proud to report that I’ve got most of my Christmas shopping already done but for those of you who haven’t even started we’ve compiled a list of ideas of gifts for the pet lovers in your […]
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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.
The Winner Of Our 2016 Calendar Cover Photo Contest Is….
We had 148 entries in our 2016 Calendar Cover Photo Contest this year! That’s more than double of last year! There were some really great photos and the competition was fierce.
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 […]
3rd Annual Calendar Cover Photo Contest
Could someone PLEASE explain to me where the summer went? I can’t even believe it’s time for our third annual calendar cover photo contest already!
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 […]