Some people think this is kind of a "cute" business and it really takes nothing to start.

Just print up a few business cards and brochures.  Pass them out to a few Veterinary hospitals, grooming shops, pet stores and "presto" the clients will start calling---------well not exactly.

Any experienced pet sitting business owner will tell you it takes a great deal more than that.

You might get a couple of clients this way but you will never have a real BUSINESS.

If you are interested in having a true, income earning, financially successful pet sitting business instead of just a hobby this website is for you --- so please read on.

1.  Successful pet sitting businesses are professional and legal.

2.  They take the time to get proper business licensing, insurance, service contracts and business forms.  Click HERE for more information on BUSINESS FORMS.

3. They have professional brochures and web sites to advertise their businesses since they do not have "store fronts."  Click HERE for more information on WEB SITES.

4.  They take time to educate themselves about their industry and how to properly run a small business.  Click HERE for more information on SCHOOLS FOR SITTERS.

5.  They do some research to see if this is really the career for them.  Click HERE to take the PET SITTERS APTITUDE TEST.

6.  They join professional trade associations to network with other businesses, to keep on top of new industry trends, to increase their income potential and education in the fast growing field. For International & National Associations click HERE.  For Regional/State/Local Associations click HERE. 

7.  They do their homework on the industry before they they print their first business card.  Click HERE for more information on FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about starting a business.

Please check back often, we are constantly updating and adding new information.

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