About the hosts, Meghan & Collin!
We’re Collin and Meghan! Pet care professionals, industry observers, and hosts of Pet Sitter Confessional.
We’re both Missouri natives, and Missouri is still home today, but our pet care story actually began in Texas. In 2012, while we were in graduate school at Texas Tech, we started pet sitting to help make ends meet. What began as a side gig turned into a calling. Today, back in Missouri, we own and operate a pet care business with more than 25 employees, have served hundreds of pets, and have connected with thousands of sitters and walkers around the world.
Along the way, we discovered something important: pet care isn’t just a service industry, it’s a profession undergoing rapid change.
Our passion is helping pet sitters and dog walkers understand those changes and thrive in the middle of them.
We bring our experience, research, and conversations with industry leaders into every episode, offering clarity, context, and encouragement to pet pros who want to build sustainable, confident, and deeply meaningful businesses.
When we’re not hosting the podcast or running the business, we’re spending time with our two kids, our crazy corgi, and (yes, really) our pet tarantula; exploring the outdoors and continuing to learn how to serve this community well.
Why Listen to Us?
We’ve spent more than a decade hiring, training, building systems, navigating clients, solving problems, and learning through real wins and real mistakes. But we don’t claim to be experts in everything.
Instead, we’ve positioned Pet Sitter Confessional as the table where the entire industry can gather.
A place where:
real stories are told,
current trends are examined,
challenges are unpacked, and
professionals can learn from one another.
We bring our perspective, but the strength of this podcast comes from the voices we feature—trainers, behaviorists, business owners, platform leaders, researchers, industry advocates, and pet sitters just like you.
Have a story, insight, or experience to share?
We’d love to hear from you. Reach out and join the conversation.
Whether you’re new to pet care or leading a growing team, we hope Pet Sitter Confessional becomes a trusted place where you find guidance, clarity, and encouragement for the journey ahead.
Cheers,
Meghan & Collin
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Mission: To equip pet sitters and dog walkers with the insight, clarity, and community they need to build resilient, professional, and sustainable pet care businesses. Through honest stories, practical guidance, and industry-level analysis, we help pet pros navigate change with confidence.
Vision: A pet care industry where every sitter and walker—regardless of size, stage, or background—has access to reliable information, meaningful community, and the support needed to grow. We envision a profession marked by excellence, shared wisdom, and a rising standard of care.
Our Values
Honesty: We believe growth begins with truth. Pet Sitter Confessional is a place for real conversations about the challenges, pressures, and joys of pet care—without spin, without sugarcoating, and without pretension.
Support: No sitter should feel isolated. Whether you’re solo, scaling, or rebuilding, we’re committed to fostering a welcoming, encouraging community where every voice is valued and every story matters.
Growth: The pet care landscape is constantly shifting. We are committed to ongoing learning—examining trends, listening to diverse perspectives, and helping pet pros adapt and thrive in an evolving industry.
Professionalism: Pet sitting and dog walking are skilled, meaningful professions. We champion high standards of care, ethical business practices, and the continued development of sitters and walkers as trusted providers in their communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Collin and Meghan?
Collin and Meghan Funkhouser are the hosts of Pet Sitter Confessional. Since 2012, they've built and operated a multi-employee dog walking and pet sitting business, serving hundreds of pets and connecting with thousands of sitters and walkers worldwide.
What is the mission of Pet Sitter Confessional?
The mission is to equip pet sitters and dog walkers with the insight, clarity, and community they need to build resilient, professional, and sustainable pet care businesses—through honest stories, practical guidance, and industry-level analysis.
Are Collin and Meghan industry experts?
They've spent over a decade in the trenches—hiring, training, building systems, and learning through real wins and mistakes—but they don't claim to be experts in everything. Instead, Pet Sitter Confessional is designed as a table where the whole industry can gather, featuring trainers, behaviorists, business owners, platform leaders, researchers, and pet sitters themselves.
What kind of content can I expect from the podcast?
Expect honest conversations about the realities of pet sitting and dog walking, diverse perspectives from across the pet care ecosystem, and a focus on community and connection among professionals committed to raising the standard of care.
What does Pet Sitter Confessional value most?
The show is built on four core values: honesty (real talk without spin), support (no sitter should feel isolated), growth (helping pet pros adapt in a changing industry), and professionalism (championing high standards of care and ethical business practices).
Is this podcast just for people running their own pet care business?
Not at all. Whether you're new to pet care, working solo, or leading a growing team, Pet Sitter Confessional is meant to be a trusted place for guidance, clarity, and encouragement at every stage of your journey.
How can I share my story or get involved?
Collin and Meghan would love to hear from you. You can reach out and join the conversation by visiting the Contact page, or fill out the Be Our Guest form if you'd like to share a story or be featured on an episode.