Petsitting Library: Petsitters

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Petsitting Business Boosting Strategies
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.

Licensed, Bonded and Insured - Oh My!
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?

Endless Entertainment: Common Games to Play with Pets
Learn some great (easy!) ways to keep cats and dogs entertained and active during a petsitting job.

Nail That Interview!
Interview time - no need to panic. Instead, learn what to expect in your petsitting interview and how to prep like a pro.

Petsitter's Preparedness Kit
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.

Petsitting Safety: Halt these Hazards
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.

Daily Pet Progress Report
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.

Interview Questions
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.

Sample Petsitting Contract
Use this sample contract to outline your own petsitting services and explain what you expect from an employer.

Petsitting Rates: How (and What) To Charge
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: Should You Specialize or Generalize?
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