Pet sitting is a difficult business to try to market. In order for a potential client to find us we have to be advertising in a location they look at the exact moment they realize they need a pet sitter. Passive advertising doesn’t usually work because people see it and dismiss it because they don’t […]
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Your Pet Sitter REALLY Doesn’t Want To See You Naked!
Prior to your departure we always send a confirmation email which details the dates and times we are scheduled to visit your pets. If your plans change, it’s very important that you let us know so we can adjust the schedule. Imagine our surprise when we arrive for our first morning visit and we enter […]
How Safe Is Your Information On File With The Pet Sitter?
Whenever a potential new client leaves me a message I usually do a reverse lookup on their number before I call them back so I have an idea as to whether they are in our service area or not. In doing a reverse lookup recently I found something that stunned me. I found this person’s number […]
When Do You Pay The Pet Sitter Or Dog Walker?
We often get asked when payment for pet sitting or dog walking services are due. This policy will vary by company, but our policy is for vacation clients payment is due prior to your departure. That means before you leave you will need to leave payment on the counter and your pet sitter will pick it […]
Pet Sitter Interviews: Roger Blankfein, DVM; In The Comfort Of Home
In The Comfort of Home provides house call pet euthanasia service for the Capital District communities of Albany, Troy, Saratoga and Schenectady and surrounding regions. They schedule appointments during the day, but also try to be available (usually within 1-3 hours) evenings, weekends and holidays for family wishes or immediate care. Dr. Roger Blankfein agreed […]
Bob And The Case Of The Mysterious Balding Ears
Sounds like the title of a Scooby Doo mystery, no? For the past two years I’ve had to take Bob to the vet in February because his ears have gone bald and seems to drive him nuts because it itches so bad. It has been a mystery as to what the cause is and the only […]
The Challenges Of Pet Sitting With Well Intentioned Neighbors
I recently received a frantic call from a client who was using our service for the first time. She was frantic because her neighbor had called her a few times to tell her that no one had been at her house to take care of her pets. The client was obviously concerned; as would be expected. The only thing […]
When The Pet Sitter Takes A Vacation
We just returned from a much needed week away. We went to one of our favorite places on the planet; Key West, Florida. This was my fourth time going to Key West and I don’t know that I will ever tire of it. If you’ve never been, I highly recommend it. Key West’s mottos […]
Dog Walking & Pet Sitting In Frigid Weather
“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds” The above is creed of the United States Postal Service but it may as well be for pet sitters and dog walkers as well. We have a job to do and no matter what […]
A Sign Of Success For A Pet Sitter
Referrals are our number one source of new clients. We absolutely love getting referrals from our clients, the people who actually utilize our services and know first hand how wonderful in your home pet care truly is. What is more difficult is getting referrals from other pet service providers. They often get positive feedback from mutual clients, […]