As I’ve mentioned in the past pet sitting is largely a word of mouth business. We rely on our happy clients to recommend us to their friends, family and neighbors. Many pet sitters choose to also advertise on their vehicles; either in the form of magnets on the doors, window lettering or, in rare occurrences, vehicle wraps. […]
Dog Walking
What Can You Legally Do In New York State If You See A Dog Locked In A Hot Vehicle?
Summer is here and the temperature continues to rise. Many people don’t think twice about leaving their dog in a hot car while they ‘just run into the store’. If you and your dog work outside all day your dog may be accustomed to that. What people don’t realize is that even though they think it’s just a […]
What Is Your Pet Sitter’s Or Dog Walker’s Cancellation Policy?
Our cancellation policy is pretty lenient. We understand that life happens and schedules change. We typically give everyone a free pass once. Our official policies for cancellations are as follows:
6 Ways Hiring A Dog Walker Can Save Your Sanity
I bet you never considered that hiring a dog walker could save your sanity, did you? Well, I’m here to tell you that it can and it has for many of our clients! How you ask?
Pet Sitting On The 4th Of July
With each holiday and each changing season the challenges of pet sitting also change. At Halloween, for example, we have to be careful pets don’t get into any candy and in the middle of the summer we don’t want your pets to burn their feet on hot pavement. 4th of July can be an incredibly stressful holiday […]
Why Pet Sitting Is An Awesome Part Time Job – We Are Hiring!
By now you’ve read our post on 5 Ways to NOT Get A Job with us. We are currently looking to hire and thought we’d take a moment to share the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to pet sitting as a part time job.
What Is The Average Cost Of Pet Sitting Or Dog Walking In The Capital District (East Greenbush, NY)?
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 their worth because they think by undercutting […]
Your Dog Walker Wants To Know How Secure Is Your Fence?
I’m often surprised by the condition of some fences that we encounter. I’ve seen holes wide enough for a water buffalo to go through or fences so flimsy a good strong wind would knock them over yet some people still insist that it’s ok to let their dog into the yard without a leash on. […]
Why Your Pet Sitter Should Be Insured And Bonded
You’ve heard so many times when looking for a pet sitter to make sure they are insured and bonded. What exactly does that mean to you? Why not just have the neighborhood kid come and save some money? Well, for one if a pet sitter is bonded and insured it means they are running a […]
Does Your Pet Sitter Charge Extra To Administer Medications?
When I first started this business I charged different rates based on the number of pets that were in the household. That was until people started hiding pets claiming they didn’t need any attention; they’d be fine. Um, no. They won’t. (Yes, this DID happen). So, I changed the pricing schedule and we now charge by time regardless […]