Start a pet sitting business

A Peek Inside The Pet Sitting Business Industry

There has never been a better or more exciting time to start a pet sitting business.

Becoming your own boss by providing a much needed and appreciated service as pet care has two wonderful factors in your favor.

First, starting your own pet sitting business allows you the opportunity to drastically change your life for the better. You will be putting your most positive skills to use while continually growing as a person by challenging yourself to expand your skill set.

You will quickly develop more confidence, creativity and zest for life. Done properly, you will be creating a life that friends and family will admire. You will be able to take control of your financial future while enjoying everyday to the fullest.

A few of the important skills you'll build upon include:

Leadership skills
Communication
Promotion and marketing
Client relations
Time management

Second, the pet sitting business is booming. As Americans, we have never spent more on our pets and finding an appropriate solution for pet care is a top priority for all responsible pet owners.

According to the 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey, 63% of all U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 71.1 millions homes.

Get this... 2026 In 2009, pet owners in the U.S. alone will spend $45.4 billion on pet products and services, up from $43.2 billion in 2008. These numbers have no sign of slowing down, and the need for responsible, reliable and professional pet care providers is in high demand.

Over are the days where we send Fido to the kennel to spend most of the day in a small, metal cage. The relationship we have with our pets today is stronger than ever.

Happy Birthday, Freckles!

A result from the APPMA (American Pet Product Manufacturers Association) national pet owners survey discovered that over 80% of pet owners admit to buying their pets birthday presents and 91% of us treat the pets in our lives just like we do people.

The survey noted that the "continued growth of giving gifts to one's pet confirms the emotional (and financial) connection owners have to their pet."

Let's be clear about something... 2026 These gifts are not merely referring to a few extra milk bones after dinner. Some of the more popular gifts we lavish our pets with include rhinestone collars, customized jackets and clothing, and velvet dog beds that are suited for royalty.

No More Guilt, No More Anxiety.

Because of the closer-than-ever relationship with our pets, the average busy American no longer has to feel guilty leaving their prized pooch home alone for 8 hours with no potty break.

Plus, many dog breeds are known to experience separation anxiety when left home alone for an extended period of time. This can stem from boredom, upset or anger from being by themselves all day.

When a dog isn't socialized or given the proper love, attention and exercise, they can often act out by relieving themselves inside or find the most expensive item to chew on.

You As Rock Star Save The Day

I've learned very early on while running my own pet sitting business just how appreciated we become by offering the services we do. Once you establish a relationship with a client and her pet, and perform a good honest job, she will be your client for life.

Each time she must part with her pet, you will be called upon again and again.

Here is just a brief overview of the various services you could choose to include as part of your pet sitting business.

· Dog Boarding - You watch and care for a client's dog in your home.

· Dog Walking - You pop over to a client's home and walk the dog for a pre-determined length of time.

· Cat Boarding - A client's cat stays with you in your home for the duration of their absence.

· Cat Sitting Visits - Each day the client is away, you spend a pre-determined amount of time in the client's home with the cat.

· Special Needs Pets - Some pets require pills, medications or shots. These services, if you are trained, educated and capable, could be additional fees for your service.

· Hotel Visits - When a client is in town with their faithful companion for business or pleasure, you may be asked to keep the dog company at the hotel.

· Doggie Daycare - A client may opt to drop the dog off at your home for the day and pick him up on her way back from work in the evening.

· Sleepovers - Some pets just do better remaining in their own environment. In this case, the client will ask you to spend the night in her home with the pet.

· Pet Taxi - There may be times you'll be asked by the client to transport the pet to or from the vet, groomer, day care or other location.

· Pooper Scooper Service - Yep, this is exactly what it sounds like and people are paying plenty to have others do it for them!

Are you really serious about starting a pet sitting business?

PetSittingOlogy has something just for you.

PetSittingOlogy is an online training course that hands you the exact method and blueprint I used to start my pet sitting business - the pet sitting business that brought in just over $100,000 in its first year in business!

Over the course of the program, you will develop the necessary skills to easily position yourself as the best possible choice in the pet sitting industry no matter what services you choose to offer.

You will learn the necessary skills to perform your job well, to run your day-to-day business effectively and to remain happy, healthy and balanced as your business grows.

You'll also learn how to talk and relate to your clients to set them at ease, how to naturally display your expertise, and how to make sure your website works hard for you while you're out running the show.

Visit PetSittingOlogy.com to see if becoming a pet sitting business owner is right for you!