What You NEED To Do When Starting Your Pet Sitting Business!

What You NEED To Do When Starting Your Pet Sitting Business! | Q&A Video w/ LOTS of Tips & Tricks!

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Thank you so much for getting the channel to 3,000 subscribers! I am answering all of your top questions about being a pet sitter, dog walker, and pet business owner in these Q&A videos! This is part 2, click here to watch part 1: • Pet Sitter FAQ | 3,000...
Contents:
1:16 - Can you charge more for difficult dogs?
3:00 - Is it wrong for clients to have cameras?
4:08 - How do you respond when a client says your price is too high?
5:06 - do i need a website?
6:33 - Should i run ads on facebook?
7:10 - when do clients sign the contract?
8:25 - what is your cancellation policy?
9:32 - what should i post on social media?
11:26 - How do you go about events for marketing?
13:38 - What is your top advice for someone just starting?
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@DougtheDogGuy 11 ай бұрын

Watch part 1 of the Q&A here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pa-eiM9kqNqVXac.html

@maefriederich2530 11 ай бұрын

I personally feel uncomfortable having cameras in the home as I don't like the feeling that I could be watched at any moment when I'm in my PJs watching TV or napping on the couch haha. I don't mind cameras on the outside of the home, but for overnight sits I have in my contract that no internal cameras are allowed. The houses I petsit are my temporary home, so at the end of the day I like to be able to relax as if I'm not on the job especially after a long day of dog walks and house visits. Just my preference though!

@Teller-mb4zf 11 ай бұрын

I second this. Not doing anything wrong, but hate the feeling of being watched in my personal alone time.

@mihaeladogsittingandpetcarwn7 7 ай бұрын

why do you feel uncomfortable? they usually are in living room or kitchen...doesnt matter you are in pj or not . im one 2 one unbroken 24 hrs dog sitter for SA = separation anxiety , age 52 yo

@bitesizedpets 7 ай бұрын

I’ve had some weird experiences with owners who have cameras indoors - even those who have cameras outdoors and think they can dictate when you come and go. I think young women can also feel a bit funny knowing that the man of the house has the ability to tune into them at any time.

@mihaeladogsittingandpetcarwn7 6 ай бұрын

@@bitesizedpetsno one in 2 yrs of dog /pet sitting dictated me something , and im 52 female

@luckerooni1153 Ай бұрын

@@mihaeladogsittingandpetcarwn7 Why would you NOT feel uncomfortable being surveilled openly? Even as a man I think it's weird, if you're a girl the chances of people using contract apps like this as a way to stalk girls by getting their contact info if their profile picture is cute, getting them in their home and creeping on them is definitely above zero.

@oceanylr 11 ай бұрын

So true about the rates. I just say I understand, thanks for calling.

@sapphireburns4842 26 күн бұрын

Thank you for the info 🫡

@catnippetsitting 11 ай бұрын

Hi Doug! I’ve been pet sitting part-time since 2009. Just quit my job to go full-time- so excited. I am your #1 fan. Your advice is invaluable - what a wealth of information. Everything I learned I learned through trial and error. What a blessing this info would have been starting out. Thanks for the amazing content! I totally agree with cameras- I love them. It shows what a great job one is doing. Would love to meet you one day. I’m in Pawleys Island, SC. If you’re ever headed my way, would love to meet you and buy you a meal. Sherry, The Happy Pet Sitter LLC. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@horrordirect 11 ай бұрын

congrats!!!! i have also decided to go full time about to put my two weeks in Good luck and Happy Paws!

@TravelwithSarahB 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for being very thorough!

@leanneburgergoingaway1801 10 ай бұрын

Well said I know my and my teams worth xx

@horrordirect 11 ай бұрын

i am deciding to leave my full time job currently making 15.50 an hour to pet sit full time. i work retail and as of 4 months now ive actually started to hate my life working at a tobacco shop 9am-8pm most days and only having 1,100$ every 2 weeks is not enough for me to hate my life wish me the best as i completely just dive into this currently boarding 2 dogs and this is the happiest ive been in monthsss you are the man doug! plz keep the content rolling in!! I love the vlog videos!

@loveandhappiness1111 11 ай бұрын

Doug you are a wealth of information. Thank you! And I love Turkeys name! 😅❤

@DougtheDogGuy 11 ай бұрын

Turkey and I say thank you so much!!

@successwithstacee9290 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for answering questions I didn't even know I had. I agree with the camera inside the house one but I would like it disclosed up front.

@DougtheDogGuy 11 ай бұрын

We have a clause in our contract that says the client must inform us of any and all security systems, but a lot of clients "forget" to mention cameras to us so we specifically ask about them in the meet & greet.

@successwithstacee9290 11 ай бұрын

@DougtheDogGuy oh that's good to know. Thank you!!

@taylorvoorhees452 10 ай бұрын

Do you have clients pay prior to service, after, or half before and half after?

@Pauline-Jenkins 5 ай бұрын

one off the problem i had is , moving from My country ( Bucharest /Romania ) to Manchester ( uk ) in full pandemic year oct 2020 , obviously i coundnt work wt all thru 2021

@RdbAlexander 5 ай бұрын

How long is an overnight stay ? Is a full 24 Hrs?

@trishanoel2410 11 ай бұрын

I care for a dog who had puppies. All of which are eventually being sold. Until then I don't know if I should charge more. Honestly they are so cute I don't the extra work and responsibility. Any thoughts in this?

@melissacheri57 10 ай бұрын

If you go to someone’s house and their cat looks very skinny and the owner said the cat has a Tumor. What do you do in this case.

@hipsterhildog 11 ай бұрын

Do you need clients to sign photo release forms to post their pets on your business social media?

@DougtheDogGuy 11 ай бұрын

You will want to get permission to use photos of their pets. You don't need to have a whole form for this, you can just add it to your terms of service. We have a clause in our contract that says: Client authorizes the use of pet(s) pictures on Bad to the Bone’s website, social media and/or marketing materials for promotional purposes.

@mabelh7305 11 ай бұрын

how do i transfer my Rover clients to my new business?

@DougtheDogGuy 11 ай бұрын

That's a great question! Technically speaking, the clients belong to Rover and Rover is just contracting you to provide the service. They have a non-solicit policy in their terms of service, which means if you are caught trying to take their clients you will be kicked off the platform and there could possibly be legal repercussions. This is one of the biggest reasons I never suggest using platforms like Rover and Wag and always recommend starting your own business and getting your own clients. That being said, if I were you I would text my clients outside of the app and tell them I am starting my own business and to book me directly from now on. And I would assume that I would be kicked off of Rover and be ready to handle any repercussions that came my way.

@keebitreal 11 ай бұрын

ez answer as to why no one really plans it out probably because they're maybe children

@mihaeladogsittingandpetcarwn7 7 ай бұрын

one off the problem i had is , moving from My country ( Bucharest /Romania ) to Manchester ( uk ) in full pandemic year oct 2020 , obviously i coundnt work wt all thru 2021