It’s the Howlidays again! We start by talking about some follow-up from our emergency preparedness episode, then dive into handling family and your pet business. We end by talking about safe food for your pets and some gift ideas!
014- Grooming with Leia Georgiadis
This week we're learning from Leia Georgiadis about life as an in-home pet groomer. Leia covers a wide range of topics from getting to know clients to tools of the trade. Whether you're thinking of becoming a groomer, or adding it as a service, you don't want to miss this weeks interview!
013- Planning for Emergencies
Emergencies can happen, even on the most relaxing days. Make sure you’re prepared before they happen! Today’s episode of Pet Sitter Confessional talks about being prepared for emergencies.
012- House Sitting
The main topic today is house sitting. When do you get their key? Can you eat their food? What do you do with your time? All that and so much more!
011- Advertising
Ever wonder where to look for new clients? How do you go about advertising to them? This week on the podcast we share our experiences getting new clients and give ideas that may work for you too!
010- Daycares
This week we sit down to talk about doggie daycares! Collin and Meghan have differing views on them, but how can you make them work for you? From having the right toys on hand, to being covered by insurance, we talk through it all!
009- Interview with the House Sit Diva!
On this episode we interview the House Sit Diva! Kelly Hayes-Raitt has been traveling to house and pet sit for 10 years and she has some things to share! From how the industry has changed over the last decade, to some of her best memories, you do not want to miss this one!
008- Running Your Business
How do you track expenses as a small business? How do you smartly manage your time? Is it time to hire an employee? On this weeks episode, we answer these questions, and many more!
007- Boarding
On Episode 7, we start off discussing what the 80/20 rule is, and why we need to use it when thinking about which clients to go after. We then dive into what its like boarding in your home, and what you need to consider. We end the show talking about why we really like boarding vs house sitting, and how our kids have gotten in on the pet sitting fun!
006- Interview with Alex and Beth
We are super excited about the episode this week. Alex and Beth join us to talk about their journey into no home based pet sitting, their philosophy of caring for someone’s home, and why the phrase “bubbles and nuts” perfectly describes life as a pet sitter.
005- Drop-ins
We talk about all the things you should think about when doing drop-ins. We end the episode discussing communication, setting boundaries, and dealing emotionally as a pet sitter.
004- Walks
We answer some listener questions and then talk about all the essentials of dog walking. From how many dogs should you walk at the same time, to when is it too hot to walk? This episode is all about the walk!
003- The Meet and Greet
If you're doing boarding or daycare, you definitely need to let the owner know if their dog is going to be around other dogs. Some owners do not want this and would prefer their dog be by themself and so they may have to look elsewhere for care. Other owners couldn't care less and Some owners may be a little bit timid, but be excited that their dogs will have a playmate.
002- Getting Started
Why start pet sitting? Is it even right for you? Having the right motives is key to a lasting business. We'll talk about why we started and what keeps us going. As well as pose some questions that hopefully get you thinking about your 'why'.
001- Introducing Ourselves
By pet sitters, for pet sitters. The pet care community is a huge, diverse industry, and everyone has something to learn and share. Join us as we learn from others and share some of our experiences along the way!