There’s nothing like meeting with a client and when we get to the part about whether they have a key for us we’re met with the deer in headlights blank stare. Often times people say they don’t have a spare or they don’t even know where the key is because they never lock it (we’ll […]
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Pet Sitter Product Review: SSSCAT Cat Training Aid
I’m sure you know what it’s like living with cats. You don’t need to set an alarm because cats have some cosmic way of knowing EXACTLY what time they should be fed down to the nanosecond. Our cats are no exception. They sleep in my office at night otherwise they bounce off the walls and keep us […]
Why You Shouldn’t Choose Your Pet Sitter Based On Price Alone
There are definitely a lot of cheaper options than hiring Purrfect Pet Sitting to care for your furry friends and I totally get that money is tight these days so price is a big consideration. If your only concern is to have a warm body come and let your dog out, you’ll probably be happy […]
How Many Times Per Day Should The Pet Sitter Visit Your Pets?
You’re going away on vacation and you would prefer your pets remain in the comfort of their own home. Great! We happen to know of some awesome pet sitters to help you! Now the question is how many visits per day does your pet need? Well, there are a few factors that go into effect […]
10 Signs You Would Be An Ideal Pet Sitting Or Dog Walking Client
In a follow up to “5 Reasons Purrfect Pet Sitting Wouldn’t Take You As A Client” I’d like to give you ten signs that you would be an ideal client. You would make an ideal client for pet sitting or dog walking if: (I feel like this is a Jeff Foxworthy “You might be a redneck […]
5 Reasons Purrfect Pet Sitting Wouldn’t Take You As A Client
Some some people find it hard to believe we don’t take every single client that wants to use our services given todays economy. It’s the truth though. Not every person who calls is our ‘ideal’ client. Here are five reasons we would turn down a prospective client:
Should I Tip My Pet Sitter?
I am often asked whether you should tip your pet sitter. Tips are definitely not required and/or expected but they are surely appreciated! Whether you tip and how much you tip is entirely up to you. It’s whatever you are comfortable with and feel is appropriate. Keep in mind a tip may not always be monetary. I’ve gotten […]
You Want Me To Do What?! Second Edition Of Strange Pet Sitting Requests
If you’ve been following our blog for any length of time you have probably read the first edition of “You Want Me To Do What?!”. It was such a hit that it’s back by popular demand. Seriously, you can’t make this stuff up!
How Far In Advance Should You Book Your Pet Sitter?
We often get the question “How far in advance do I need to schedule your services?”. Obviously the more notice you can provide the better but we understand that emergencies come up and sometimes that isn’t always possible. For first time clients we request one to two weeks in advance so we can schedule a […]
Some Of The Most Ridiculous Pet Sitting Ads I’ve Seen
Over the years I’ve seen many pet sitting services come and go. The majority of people don’t really research the business before jumping into it. They think it will be easy. They think working for themselves will be fun. In my experience most new pet sitters are reconsidering their decision before their first anniversary. The […]