How to Start Your Own Pet Sitting Business

Are you looking for an honest home based business that doesn’t involve selling?

You can earn money with a pet sitting business!

You’re about to learn how to start your own pet sitting business with no experience and very little money.

People today are busy, busier than ever before in history. Their pets suffer for it. That’s where you come in. You pet sitting service can help pet owners by taking care of their pets and relieving them of the stress and worry caused by busy lives. The owner is happy to have the help. The pet is happy to receive care and company. And you’re happy to be earning money while doing something you love.

It doesn’t take much to get started.  Just follow these easy steps:

1)  Decide what areas you will cover. From an economic standpoint, choose towns that are within seven miles of your home or wherever you’ll be working from.

2)  What animals will you work with?  You can limit yourself to just cats or just dogs, but you’ll make more money if you service both.  Are there any breeds of dog you don’t want to handle?  How about ferrets, rabbits, birds, etc.

3)  What about bonding and insurance.  You can get both of these through either of the two professional pet sitting organizations, Pet Sitters International and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters.

4)  Decide how much you will charge per visit. The average is between $12 and $16. Consider how many and what kind of pets the owner has and how much work is involved in each visit. Some visits are simple feedings and walkings.  Others may involve giving medications and light brushing.

5)  Design a business card and flyer. Use a cheery layout with an animal picture on it, and include your company name, email address, phone number.  State that you are bonded and insured (if you are) and a member of one of the professional pet sitting organizations.

6)  Ask local veterinary offices and pet stores if you can leave a batch of business cards and flyers with them.  Also post them at supermarkets or other high-traffic places you feel pet owners would visit.

7)  Set up a website to give yourself more exposure.  Include your business thelphone number and encourage people to call for more information.

Anyone can use these simple steps to start a pet sitting business.  Any business owner knows that every business has its own strategies and pitfalls. Click Here to Learn More about Starting Your Own Pet Sitting Business!