Tails From A Pet Sitter: 10 Things I Learned On The Job

Published A Few Days Ago

Don’t quit your day job just yet – our resident pet sitting pro shares some hard truths about the profession

Sure, pet sitting sounds like it’s all puppy kisses, belly rubs and wagging tails, but after many years and clients, I can safely say… “Not all the time!” Pet sitting is more than just puppy kisses – here are ten things I learned on the job:

Related:Puppy, It’s Cold Outside

Related:Dog Daycare or Dog Walker?

Rachel Leavy lives in Rochester, New York with her dog, Maria, and her gecko, Nigel. She has loved animals all her life, and has owned her own dog training and walking company for five years. When she’s not playing with puppies, she can usually be found writing short stories, riding horses or out at a play.

You May Like

Best Dog Chews

Dog chews help occupy your pup, give them an outlet for their innate desire for chewing, and keep those canines sparkly clean.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Hulk

Meet Hulk, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This 2-year-old German Shepherd is waiting patiently in Montgomery, Alabama, for his forever home.

Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Rio

Meet Rio, our Upside Down Dog of the Week from Upsidedowndogs.com. Rio is a 14-month-old female English Springer Spaniel from Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK…

10 Sweet Stocking Stuffers for Your Dog

Your dog should have a stocking hanging over the fireplace mantle. Stuff it with these awesome holiday gifts that will put your pup in the festive spirit.

The Quest For Dog: 6 Steps For Prepping Your House For A Puppy

Amanda Schlee doesn’t have a dog… yet. But she’s in full doggy mode and is doing all her research before she and her husband decide on the…

The Best Gifts For Pet Lovers

Wrap them up or keep ''em for yourself! Here are the jolly picks that made it onto my holiday list this year (hint, hint!).

Schnau-Tzu

The friendly Schnau-Tzu brings together the personalities of the confident little Shih Tzu and the spunky Miniature Schnauzer to make a great family pet.

How To Stop Stinky Dog Farts

Urgh! What''s that smell? We''ve been blaming rotten smells on the dog for many years, but what can you do if you''ve got a legitimate problem with dog farts?

Top 10 Dogs For First-Time Owners

You''re ready to be a pet parent. We''ve created a Top 10 list of dogs for first-time owners - take a look at these breeds perfect for first timers.

Horgi

The Horgi (aka Siborgi) is a mix of a Pembroke or Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the Siberian Husky. This outgoing little hybrid dog is a great companion.

Blue Naped Parrot

Long-lived, affectionate and interesting, the Blue Naped Parrot will make a great companion- sometimes even for more than one family generation.

Keeshond

The Keeshond is a simply wonderful companion for many types of people. He is a fun-loving, sweet fellow that makes a great addition to many households.

The Winners Of Our Tongues Out Contest

These pictures got our tongues wagging during our Envvy Uglies contest Let’s start out by saying that you guys really outdid yourselves with the photos…

English Pointer

The Pointer, also known as the English Pointer, is a friendly, loving and intelligent dog with a strong build and high energy levels that loves to hunt.

How To Groom Your Dog at Home

What are you to do when Fluffy starts looking far more matted than amazing? What can you do when your regular grooming shop is not available and you have lea…