Essential Tips for Hiring a Dog Sitter/Walker
Well hello dog lovers! I am thrilled to have Kristin Morrison as our guest today. She is the Founder of the Six-Figure Pet Business Academy, a program she started in 2010 for service-based pet business owners including pet sitters, dog walkers, dog trainers, pet groomers, and dog daycare owners. In 2012, Kristin became a certified “Best Year Yet” coach, and created Best Year Coaching, a company that helps individuals from all walks of life and professions, plan and achieve their dream life list, from their personal goals to their business goals. She has authored 5 books and is the host of the Prosperous Pet Business podcast.
Kristin is the author of 5 books including, Six-Figure Pet Sitting, 30 Days to Start and Grow Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business, Six-Figure Pet Business, The Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers and Prosperous Pet Business.
You are an expert on this topic because you actually launched a pet sitting and dog walking company back in 1995 that grew to be one of the largest pet care companies in California.
Why did you start that business and what do you attribute your success to?
So, where is the best place for find a dog sitter or dog walker?
I know that I’ve had a very hard time in the past finding someone who is trustworthy to watch my dog. How do people get certified to become a pet sitter?
What are the advantages of leaving your dog with a sitter vs boarding them at a facility?
What are some questions to ask when interviewing a sitter?
Do you advise doing a test run before you leave on a trip?
What are some tips of things we can do to ensure a positive experience for our dogs and the sitter?
How to connect with Kristin:
https://www.sixfigurepetbusinessacademy.com
https://www.bestyearcoaching.com
IG: @petbizcoach
FB: @sixfigurepetbusinessacademy
During the interview Kristen mentioned:
National Association of Professional Pet Sitters
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