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Should Pet Sitters Be Bonded and Insured?

If you are a pet sitting business owner you have liability exposure, and if you have employees, you have employee dishonesty exposures. (In other words, you are at risk of being held financially responsible for damage caused by your business.) Most business owners have probably heard the phrase, “bonded and

Creating a Selling Website for Dog Walkers

For dog walkers, creating a fabulous website is an essential part of running a successful dog walker business. After all, your website is your opportunity to tell your story, create your brand, and create trust between you and potential customers. Your website is the place where you can share your

13 Reasons Why Groomers Need Pet Grooming Insurance

You don’t know what you don’t know until it’s too late. This old platitude is particularly true when it comes to pet groomer insurance and liability risks. For small businesses and sole proprietors, however, this statement isn’t just true—it can also be expensive. If your insurance purchasing decisions are based

7 Questions Pet Sitters Should Ask When Interviewing a New Client

As an experienced pet sitter, you can handle a host of unexpected and difficult circumstances, but it is important to know what you are getting into before you take on a new client. This is especially important when it comes to protecting you from liability claims, which often come about

SEO Tips for Pet Sitters

1. Create a separate page on your website for each type of service you offer: pet sitting, pet grooming, dog walking, etc. 2. Use location phrases in your content and title tags. Potential clients looking for pet sitters are most likely using local phrases in their online keyword searches in

15 Quotes about Pets from Famous People

People have had pets for thousands of years. In that time, people have talked about their pets and said some clever things about the way the animals act. The following are 15 fun quotes about pets: “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on

Comparing Employee Dishonesty Coverage & Bonding

PCI’s employee dishonesty coverage is similar to a bond, but there may be some key differences to consider.

Employee dishonesty coverage:

  • Can be purchased in the same transaction
  • Doesn’t run credit checks
  • Provides $10,000 per occurrence and $25,000 aggregate coverage

Bonds may differ from our dishonesty coverage by:

  • Checking your credit during the application process
  • Having a “Conviction Claus;” Often bonds won’t pay on claims unless there is a conviction
  • Many require you to reimbursement the bonding company after a claim is paid