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- 9-Steps to Pet Sitting Business Success - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2015 from Colleen SedgwickSince 2001, I have been vigorously working on building a successful pet sitting business. I have read. I have studied. I have listened. I have researched. I have analyzed. I have implemented. I have streamlined. I have stretched. I have written. I have made mistakes and I’ve experienced amazing ...
Views: 1608 - Tick Diseases In Your Pet – How To Spot Them - by Submitted on May 12, 2015 from Colleen SedgwickWith the first day of summer just over a month away, in some parts of the country tick season is well underway. Spring is an especially vulnerable time for pets as pet owners who let flea and tick prevention lapse over the winter may fail to pick it back up again in time to prevent those first ...
Views: 1435 - Overprotective Pet Parenting: Are You Guilty? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2015 from Colleen SedgwickAre you an overprotective pet parent? Most people are used to hearing that term associated with raising children, but do you take it a step further? While it’s not uncommon to be very attune to your beloved pets welfare it can be easy to slip into the overprotective category. Signs You’re An ...
Views: 1275 - To Discount or Not to Discount Your Pet Sitting Services - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2016 from Colleen SedgwickI think it's an excellent idea to have a killer introductory offer for your pet sitting services to attract new clients to your business and for you to run promotions to your client list. This is not the discounting I'm referring to. In this post when I refer to "discounting," I'm speaking of ...
Views: 1248 - How To Focus - Advice For Pet Sitters - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2015 from Colleen SedgwickThe life of a pet sitter is busy, busy, busy, so it can be very difficult to find time to sit down, focus and WORK. If you do happen to find the time to work on your business, it is nearly impossible these days to work without interruption. This is not a good recipe for success. Did you know ...
Views: 1224 - How to Turn Mistakes Into Success - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2016 from Colleen SedgwickEvery mistake you make is a chance to make your pet sitting business even better and an opportunity to learn on your path to success. Some of the most famous entrepreneurs and inventors made mistakes and failed countless times before reaching success. Thomas Edison failed 10,000 times while ...
Views: 1171 - Adopt A Shelter Pet – What Steps Do You Need To Take? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2015 from Colleen SedgwickIf you and your family are looking to adopt a new pet for your home, you're likely going to start at your local pet shelter. Some people can be a bit surprised when they get to the shelter and find out that pet adoption has more steps than just choosing the pet that's right for you and taking it ...
Views: 1166 - Superstitions and Your Pet – Pet Nanny - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2015 from Colleen SedgwickAnimals have played a big role throughout human civilization, so it's no wonder we have so many superstitions surrounding pets! While a lot of superstitions may seem crazy, there are actually practical reasons for others. Check out our list below to find out what sort of old-world beliefs may ...
Views: 1152 - Millennial Generation and the Pet Industry - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2015 from Colleen SedgwickWhat does the millennial generation have to do with the future of pets in America? A lot apparently. The American Vetrinary Medical Association (AVMA) has recently released a report about their predictions for how the next generation will cause a decline in pet ownership. They regularly study ...
Views: 1135 - Birds – The Cat Effect & What You Can Do - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Colleen SedgwickAccording to the American Bird Conservancy and The Wildlife Society, cats kill nearly 4 billion birds annual. If you’re not a bird lover it may not seem like such a big deal. Ecologically though, the effects are big. A study at the University of Nebraska has found that house cats have been the ...
Views: 1132 - April Is National Pet Month – Celebrate With Us! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2015 from Colleen SedgwickApril is National Pet Month! You may be asking yourself, "What does that mean exactly?" Well it's not just a month for pet pampering, but also for raising awareness about pet related issues! April is the month to be reminded of all the amazing ways pets impact our lives and how we can make ...
Views: 1120 - Dog Park Etiquette – What You Need To Know - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2015 from Colleen SedgwickTaking your dog to a dog park is an excellent alternative to regular people parks! Obviously, a dog park is much more pet friendly than your average park where you might deal with pet haters or nervous parents who are uncomfortable with your Fido taking an interest in their child. Just because ...
Views: 1080 - Neighbors and Pets – How to Keep Harmony - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2015 from Colleen SedgwickThe American poet Robert Frost once said that “good fences make good neighbors”. That has never been more true than when dealing with pets in a residential community. If you’re like most pet owners, your pets are like your children and you take great offense when someone complains about them, or ...
Views: 1075 - Spring Threats to your Pets – Beware! – Pet Nanny - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2015 from Colleen SedgwickThe clocks have sprung forward and spring is in the air! With each changing season comes the need to change your routine with your pet. After a hard winter sometimes it can be difficult to remember the dangers and precautions that spring brings. It’s not all about sunshine frolics in the park! ...
Views: 1067 - The 3 Biggest Pet Sitting Hiring Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Colleen SedgwickPet Sitting Hiring Mistake #1. Hiring in a reactive way. What this means is that you start looking to hire a new pet sitter when you absolutely need someone. I know you're probably thinking, "Well, of course that's the way I hire, dummy!" I get that would be the logical way, but it's not a ...
Views: 1067 - Fruits and Veggies For Your Pet? You Bet! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Colleen SedgwickFruit for your dog? While fruits and veggies for some pets are common-sense, like rabbits or hamsters, they can seem a little unorthodox for dogs and cats! It turns out that many fruits and veggies can add a lot of important nutrients to your pet's diet that even the more expensive dog or cat ...
Views: 1066 - Must Know Tips for Pet Sitters - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2015 from Colleen SedgwickAfter almost 15 years in the pet sitting industry, I’ve compiled a list of what I consider to be the 10 must know tips for pet sitters. 10 Must Know Tips for Pet Sitters #1. Love What You Do The quickest path to cash is clients, so when you’re first starting out it’s going to be YOU ...
Views: 1058 - Water Fun & Safety With Your Pet - by Submitted on May 07, 2015 from Colleen SedgwickMemorial Day is fast approaching and for many Americans that means time spent near the water either at the lake, canoeing the river or another family friendly activity. As summer nears weekends of swimming, fishing, and boating become more regular for many. That also means more dogs are being ...
Views: 1039 - How to Be More Productive in 2016 - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2016 from Colleen Sedgwick2016 is here, and it's time to get focused on our pet sitting business growth plan. The plan starts by identifying and eliminating our productivity time sucks so that we can accomplish great things in the new year. Below our 7 tips on how to be more productive in 2016. #1. Take a Pause Between ...
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