Pet Sitting Reviews and Guide:

Do you own pets? Are you trying to figure out what to do with your animals while you go away? Millions of Americans face this problem everyday as they plan vacations and can't decide what to do with their pets (dogs, cats, fish, birds, rabbits, etc.). The latest numbers show that over 40 million homes have a dog and 47% of U.S. households own more than 1 pet. Owning a pet business is slowly becoming the fastest growing home business and shows no signs of slowing down (now would be a good time to open a doggie day care or a pet sitting business). The majority of people though search online for a pet sitter that they can trust with their beloved family animals. Growing up in California we had 5 pets at one point (dog, 2 cats, rabbit, duck, and fish) so I personally know how important it is to have a pet sitter that you can count on. You can typically find a private pet sitter (maybe a family friend or relative) who will charge about $25 a day to visit your house and tend to your pets. The other option is to use a pet sitting company where you leave your pets at a certain house that is set up to have overnight guests. Unlike boarding your pet where they stay in a small cage, using a pet sitter ensures that your pet will get personal attention and love while you are away. I have used a local dog boarding company here in Las Vegas and unfortunately they only let the dogs out of the cage a few times a day (to walk and go to the bathroom). The internet is a great place to find a pet sitting organization in your local city, and you can normally contact them directly from their website - either via the telephone or by filling out an online form.

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How To Pick A Professional Pet Sitter or Dog Day Care Center:

Are you concerned about leaving your pets with a "stranger"? Americans spend billions of $ each year on their pets, so it's no surprise that most of us get nervous when we have to find a pet sitter. The best way to find a professional pet sitting company is by a referral (maybe a co-worker or friend can help refer someone). If you can't seem to find a pet sitter by asking around then your next best bet is to use the internet. Petsitters.org is a nationally recognized organization and a great website to help you find a pet sitter near you. The NAPPS is a non-profit that promotes the value of quality pet sitting while advocating the welfare of animals. If you are trying to choose a pet sitter yourself then I would recommend the following steps if possible: set up a meeting with your pet and the potential sitter, find a sitter that is licensed and insured, ask the pet sitter for references both personal and work related, try to find a pet sitter that lives near you because it will be easier for them to care for your pet. There are never any guarantees when you leave your pet with somebody else (just like leaving your children in daycare), but by taking precautions and being organized you can definitely increase your chances to find a good pet sitter. Obviously you have to consider price also when you select a pet sitter and only you know what you can afford and what the service is worth to you. On average you should expect to pay about $35 a day for someone to stop by your house 2 times to deal with your pets - expect to pay more on Holidays or with short notice.

Pet Sitting Services in Los Angeles / Charleston:

No matter what city you live in at one time or another if you own pets you will need a pet sitter. The internet has become a useful tool for pet owners who need to find temporary care for their animals so we reviewed a few of the best pet sitting companies. Although every pet sitter (or pet sitting business) offers some unique services most of them provide your pet with the following: providing animal with fresh food and water, visit animal twice a day including a walk for the dogs, special foods and medication given as needed, light grooming, adding a presence at home to help deter crime. One of the busiest cities where people are always in search of pet sitters is Los Angeles. Wag The Dog is a popular pet sitting company in LA where rates start at $30 a day for their pet sitting services. They offer the standard services mentioned above along with watering your house plants, bringing in the newspaper and mail, and removal of pet waste. For more information on their services go to their website at wagthedog.us. Another popular city that people need pet care in is Charleston and we found plenty of quality pet sitting organizations online. Check out happiestpets.com to learn more about Charleston's Happiest Pets and their pet sitting services. They will meet with you before you leave town to get detailed information about your pet and to form a bond with your animals. For $30 a day they will exercise your pet for 30 minutes and spend an additional 30 minutes each day on the other pet sitting duties (provide food and water, collect mail, water plants, etc.). Having a pet is certainly an additional expense for any homeowner, but the reward of having a loyal pet is well worth the money you spend to properly care for your animals while you are away.

How To Start A Pet Sitting Business For Profit:

Would you like to be your own boss? Working for yourself (or working at home) has become quite common in America, and starting a pet sitting business is definitely one way to achieve that goal. The problem with starting most businesses is that the start up costs are so high that most people can never afford to even try (without getting some kind of loan). The main thing you need when starting a pet sitting business is a love for animals and a lot of patience. Working with animals is a rewarding experience, but if you have owned a pet then you how much work it can be to take care of any animal. We found a great website online that goes over every step involved with opening and operating a pet sitting business. You can find their website at mypetbusiness.com, where you will find informative books and dvds that cover everything from marketing techniques, expected profits, and how to avoid costly mistakes. Usually pet sitters will either board the animals at their own house, or they will make frequent stops at the clients house to feed and walk the animal. Obviously it will help a lot if you have a home or residence where you can keep animals overnight because many pet owners don't want a stranger in their house, they would rather drop their pets at your house while they are away. I absolutely love animals and I can still get frustrated from time to time with my own dog, so if you don't love pets then don't start a pet sitting business. If you are not sure about running a pet sitting business maybe you should take a job at a boarding facility in the meantime just to see how much you really enjoy being around animals all day long.

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