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Table of Contents:
00:57 An animal I would like to pet sit for in the future?
03:24 Should I guarantee arrival times for dog walks and pet sitting visits?
05:04 What are the biggest challenges with being selfemployed?
09:37 How do we keep so many client’s information organized?
12:33 What certifications/trainings are the most beneficial as a business owner & a pet caretaker?
15:29 How do I get people to book me on Rover?
16:10 Should I use Rover or start my own business?
18:32 Are retractable leashes safe?
21:24 Do you bring any treats with you, and if so what kind?
24:41 What is your new client onboarding process?
27:29 What was the moment you knew you had made the right decision to work with animals?
30:50 Have you ever wanted to quit pet sitting?
31:45 What was your worst client?
33:05 How do you manage burnout?
34:31 When did you know you needed to hire your first employee?
35:57 Have you ever been bitten by an animal you were caring for?
37:24 What is something that inspires you and keeps you going on the tough days?
39:38 Do you have any goals outside of the pet sitting industry?
41:21 Is there a specific time you shut off and become “normal Doug?”
42:08 If you could go back and give yourself 3 pieces of advice when you first started, what would they be?

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This video shows what it's like to be full time professional pet sitter and to lead a team of pet sitters and dog walkers. Our award winning team at Bad to the Bone Pet Care services Jacksonville, Jax Beach, Orange Park, Middleburg, Northern Lakeland, Plant City, Eastern Tampa, and the surrounding areas. I also offer specialty traveling pet sitting and private pet transportation all over the world!

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How to Set Your Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Prices:    • How Much to Charge for Dog Walking & ...  
How to Get Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Clients:    • How to Get Pet Sitting and Dog Walkin...  
Contracts for Pet Sitters:    • Contracts for Pet Sitters and Dog Wal...  
How to WOW Your Pet Sitting Clients:    • How to WOW Your Pet Sitting Clients! ...  
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