Try out these super simple homemade dog treats. They're quick, customizable, and inexpensive. Your pet-sitting clients will love them, as will their owners.
Geese have become an extreme nuisance in cities across the U.S. Many municipal governments have turned to herding dogs to rid their cities of these urbanized fowl.
There's a lot of competition in the pet sitting business. To be succesful, you need to stand out as a professional. One way to do that is through pet sitter certification. Here is an overview of a few pet sitter certification programs.
Everybody loves a party. That includes your pets. More and more people are celebrating with their pets. That's an invitation to look into a pet party planning business.
You're well aware of the rash and blisters that can result from contact with poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac, but do those plants cause the same reaction in our pets?
A client interview in which you meet the animals you will be pet sitting for is essential for a successful pet-sitting job. But sometimes even that isn't enough to eliminate potential behavior problems.
The Fourth of July means many frightened dogs and cats will end up in animal shelters. One tool that can help is the Thundershirt, a vest that provides constant gentle pressure to a pet's body and can reduce anxiety and fear.
What would happen if you were pet sitting for a client and a disaster forced you to evacuate the home. Do you have a plan in place for getting the animals safely out of the home and into a safe home away from home.
Is your workplace pet-friendly? This Friday, June 22, is Take Your Pet To Work Day--a day set aside to celebrate the human-canine bond, support pet-friendly work environments, and promote the adoption of homeless pets.
As more and more assisted living centers are allowing residents to bring their pets with them, the problem of making sure these animals are well-cared for could turn into an opportunity for you.
You're looking for creative ways to market your pet business. Have you ever heard of QR codes? Here's an overview of what they are and the innovative ways you can use them to boost your business.
Although we love Spring, backyard blooms can be hazardouse to your cats and dogs. See what you need to watch out for--not only for your own pets, but the animals entrusted into your care.
You love animals and want to have a job working with them. But you need more than just a passion for pets. See if you're cut out for a pet career by volunteering at your local animal shelter.
More and more people are choosing to leave their pets in familiar surroundings rather than a boarding facility. This presents a great opportunity for starting a pet sitting business.
