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`I highly recommend you get this book whether you already do run a pet sitting business or just walk other people's dogs or are looking for a job involving animals. Absolutely everything is explained with up-to-date URLS to web sites for further reading and information. Buy this book...you wont be sorry.' --Dog Training Weekly
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`...invaluable reference to all in this sector of the pet care industry, a useful and informative book.'
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the must have book for anybody interested in earning a living from petsitting and dog walking. If, like me you're a novice you'll find there is a little more to petsitting than you thought but this book takes you by the hand and guides you effortlessly through everything you need know.
All aspects of petsitting are covered by the author: how to start up your business, how to advertise and get work, she gives you sample contracts, information sheets and business forms to copy; tells you how to deal with difficult clients (owners and animals alike), gives guidance on how much to charge, gives a comprehensive course in pet care and first aid, she hasn't missed a thing and, not only does she tell what you're going to need she tells you where and how to get it, giving addresses and telephone numbers.
This is not a book of researched theory but comes from someone who has done it and knows her stuff, you may be a novice when you start the book but you'll feel like an expert when you finish it and, best of all it's not a hard boring read but a delightfully enjoyable one. The book is peppered with quick tips and amusing (in one case hilarious) anecdotes not only from the author but also from other petsitters. Because it is so well chaptered and indexed, when you've finished reading it, you have an excellent reference book and one I predict every petsitter is going to have on their shelf.
All aspects of petsitting are covered by the author: how to start up your business, how to advertise and get work, she gives you sample contracts, information sheets and business forms to copy; tells you how to deal with difficult clients (owners and animals alike), gives guidance on how much to charge, gives a comprehensive course in pet care and first aid, she hasn't missed a thing and, not only does she tell what you're going to need she tells you where and how to get it, giving addresses and telephone numbers.
This is not a book of researched theory but comes from someone who has done it and knows her stuff, you may be a novice when you start the book but you'll feel like an expert when you finish it and, best of all it's not a hard boring read but a delightfully enjoyable one. The book is peppered with quick tips and amusing (in one case hilarious) anecdotes not only from the author but also from other petsitters. Because it is so well chaptered and indexed, when you've finished reading it, you have an excellent reference book and one I predict every petsitter is going to have on their shelf.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I liked the comprehensive, yet easy to read, approach of this book. It went into every detail of how how to set up your own petsitting business and explained elements I'd not even thought of. All legal aspects are covered and there are sample contracts to use. The time plans of a typical day are especially useful when trying to work out how long visiting each animal might take, and working out potential income. I particularly enjoyed the humorous asides about things that had gone wrong, and stories about how not to behave in other people's houses! A great book on a complex subject.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An absolutely MUST HAVE for anyone that is starting up their own business. The book covers everything you need to know from a person who has gone through it themselves, and is written in a humourous helpful way. A book you will find essential when you are setting up and also to keep to refer to over the years once your business is up and running
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Good Tips But Earnings Potential are Unrealistic
This is a good, comprehensive guide to starting and running a pet sitting business, with some brief information on dog walking. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rachel Hunter
Unbelievably Helpful
I can't stress just how useful this book is. To that it's an absolute must for any would-be petsitter is a vast understatement. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ann
A much better UK based book
I tried the USA version pet sitting for profit (awful avoid!) this book is very easy to read I finished it in a day, the whole book is aimed at you going into peoples homes to walk... Read more
Published 1 month ago by alternative girl
Petsitting
Great book full of information and ideas!
Everything you neeed to know is covered,even if you decide not to go ahead with petsittingor dog walking,
the book is a good... Read more
Everything you neeed to know is covered,even if you decide not to go ahead with petsittingor dog walking,
the book is a good... Read more
Published 7 months ago by michelle
Excellent book
This is an excellent, well-written book with lots of useful information. I'm just about to set up a pet and house sitting business and there's lots of advice in this book that I'm... Read more
Published 13 months ago by rubydooby
Excellent Book
This is definately the best book I have ready to start a petsitting / dog walking service. It is very informative and some of the stories about petsitters are very funny. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Barbour
The best book you could ever buy on petsitting!
This is by far the best book I have ever read on starting a petsitting and dog walking business. It's beautifully written and it's very obvious that the author has gained all this... Read more
Published 15 months ago by N. A. Coughlan
Excellent a Must have for any would be petsitter
Defineatly worth the purchase. The author has thought of literally everything to advise you on and how and where to go about it - even things you may not have thought of. Read more
Published 18 months ago by scallywag
simply the best
THANK YOU FIONA FOR THIS VERY GOOD BOOK, I AM JUST STARTING MY SMALL BUSINESS FOR DOG WALKING GOT SOMETHING I WOULD NOT HAVE THOUGHT OF WITH THE ALARM TO STOP A DOG FIGHT, AND... Read more
Published 20 months ago by C. Thornton
A very helpful handbook
As a student considering starting up my own pet sitting service when I have graduated, I found this to be an extremely helpful book. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Jodz
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