Over-Fill Your Pipeline of Client Prospects & Pet Sitters
Over Fill Your Pipeline of Client Prospects & Pet Sitters
Pet Sitting business owners
You will find over 6 million households in Canada who own a pet or two. Animals are the most popular pets, while dogs would be the most favoured dogs among pet owners primarily because dogs are most affectionate.
Pet Sitting business owners
It used to be that when pet owners disappear on holiday, they would leave their pets using a neighbour, relative or friend, or having a kennel service. However, many families usually do not live close to each other and kennels can be quite expensive while not necessarily providing a happy atmosphere for pets. Thus, a new service business of pet sitting and pet walking arrives.
Pet Sitting business owners
Today, the pet sitting service has turned into a mature business. NAPPS, the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters provide publications, training videos, insurance information, along with other business resources for its members. Canadian equal of such an association is the All Canadian Pet Service Network. Typical pet sitting fees are $15 to get a one-to-one 15 minute pee break, $20 for a 20 minute pee break. Group walks are also available at lower rates. Customers are not limited to pet owners on vacations. Some stay-at-home pet owners book 2 to 3 services a week for extra relief from walking their pets. Typically, the master would leave house secrets of the pet sitting service, as well as the sitters would come to the house and consider the pets out for a walk. Reputable pet sitting services manage a criminal check on their pet sitter employees and provide insurance bonding. Some pet sitting service provide dog obedience training and puppy toilet training as well.
My husband and I had the unfortunate connection with having to care for a pet while her owners went away for a holiday. The very first night, we both forgot that we had the dog, and left our entry way open. It was not until 4 hours later than we remembered i was caring for the dog, coupled with to have a search party. Luckily, we found your new puppy. She had wandered away to the neighbour's yard, and was crying. Your new puppy felt so lonely while sticking to us, and wouldn't eat for the first two days. After our valiant efforts in entertaining her and giving her plenty of pats and talk, she finally started and felt comfortable.
After this episode, I have learned to not take care of somebody's dog and will gladly refer these to a pet sitting service. I know many non-pet owners felt the same way. In fact, many pet sitting services sell on line which make ideal presents for many occasions.
Dogs are social animals, and love company. Additionally they need daily walks and exercises at least one time, and preferably twice daily. Without proper attention, dogs could be destructive and manifest behavioral problems. Older arthritic dogs that aren't so agile, may not adjust well to new surroundings. If you're travelling and will be from your pet, consider giving your pets quality care by using a pet sitting service.
If you'd prefer pets and want to start your personal business, consider a pet sitting service. It may be run from home, and it has low startup costs. Several add-on products such as dog accessories, and dog food can also bring in extra cash. Here's another plus! This type of jobs cannot be outsourced to some third world country.