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Petsitting: Should You Specialize or Generalize?
Tuesday, August 28th 2007 @ 11:25am
As a petsitter, you can essentially operate your business two ways: one, you can offer a broad range of petsitting services for different kinds of animals (kind of like a jack-of-all-trades) or, two, you can specialize in a particular type of pet or servi

Petsitting Rates: How (and What) To Charge
Tuesday, August 28th 2007 @ 10:50am
It's one of the toughest questions for a petsitter: What should I charge? We'll break down the average rates and different factors that guide your fees for petsitting, dog walking, overnight petsitting and pet taxis.

Petsitting Business Boosting Strategies
Wednesday, August 15th 2007 @ 3:45pm
Even after you land a petsitting job, that doesn't always mean you'll be the first one a client calls next time he needs a sitter. So here are some of our suggestions for putting yourself a step ahead of the competition.

Sample Petsitting Contract
Tuesday, May 8th 2007 @ 3:50pm
Use this sample contract to outline your own petsitting services and explain what you expect from an employer.

Interview Questions
Tuesday, May 8th 2007 @ 3:27pm
Pet parents aren't the only ones who should ask questions in an interview. This list of questions petsitters should ask will help you decide if the job is right for you.

Daily Pet Progress Report
Tuesday, May 8th 2007 @ 3:22pm
Print this pet progress report each day that you petsit so the family can get a clear picture of how things went while they were away.

Petsitting Safety: Halt these Hazards
Tuesday, May 8th 2007 @ 3:16pm
Before you leave the house each petsitting visit, go through this safety list to make sure you're not accidentally leaving an opportunity for the pets to get into trouble while you're gone.

Petsitter's Preparedness Kit
Tuesday, May 8th 2007 @ 2:56pm
It's a petsitting job, not a three-week long vacation to the tropics (not for you, at least). Pack light, but pack smart with Sittercity's suggested job kit.

Nail That Interview!
Tuesday, May 8th 2007 @ 2:50pm
Interview time - no need to panic. Instead, learn what to expect in your petsitting interview and how to prep like a pro.

Endless Entertainment: Common Games to Play with Pets
Tuesday, May 8th 2007 @ 2:37pm
Learn some great (easy!) ways to keep cats and dogs entertained and active during a petsitting job.

Licensed, Bonded and Insured - Oh My!
Tuesday, May 8th 2007 @ 1:58pm
Accidents happen and pets can be unpredictable, so how can licensing, bonding and insurance help you not feel the biting sting of lawsuits and fines?