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

Yorkie Ton

A rare and relatively recent designer dog breed, the Yorkie Ton is developed by crossing two purebred dogs- Yorkshire Terrier and Coton de Tulear.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Sheba

Say “Hello” to Sheba, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Sheba is an adult female German Shepherd from Montgomery, Alabama. She’s already spaye…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Spike

Let’s head up north to meet Spike, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Spike is a 1-year-old Shepherd mix from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is neutered and…

Bright Idea Chuckit LIGHTPLAY Contest

Hey, here’s a bright idea – you should enter this contest to win cool glow-in-the-dark toys! You saw all the wonderful things Kevin Roberts had t…

Swedish Hare

The Swedish Hare is bred to enjoy being athletic and active. The Swedish Hare should appear graceful, powerful, and alert.

Simple Ways To Keep Your Dog Safe When Home Alone

You want to take your dog everywhere with you, but it''s just not possible. Ensure your dog''s home alone time is safe with a few simple house hacks.

Masked Lovebird

Like all the other lovebirds, Masked Lovebird is one of the silliest, cutest and most energetic pet parrots you can hope to meet!

Malteagle

The Malteagle combines the playful Maltese personality with the loyal and loving Beagle. An affectionate little dog with the easy-going personality.

Trifo Lucy Robot Vacuum Review

Tired of sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping? Then the Trifo Lucy Robot Vacuum is made just for you – and we’ve tried it out!

Shetland Sheepdog

Thought to be quick learners, willing to please, and obedient, the Shetland Sheepdog can also be somewhat timid and sensitive. Is this dog a fit for you?

5 Basic Tips For Introducing Dogs To Strangers

A stranger is just a friend your dog hasn''t met - make a good first impression with these five basic tips for introducing dogs to strangers.

Dos And Don’ts For Boarding Your Dog [Video]

Before you board your dog, make sure you’ve done your homework – and we’ve made it easy for you with this list of helpful dos and don&rsquo…

Golden Cavalier

The affectionate Golden Cavalier brings together the friendly nature of the Golden Retriever with the loving traits of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Ratese

The adorable Ratese will charm your pants off. This recent designer dog breed was developed by crossing the Maltese with a Rat Terrier.

Peggy’s Easy Beef Dog Food Recipe

I love when our readers reach out and offer us their own recipes to share with the community. Peggy sent me this one that she makes for her yellow Lab, Samps…