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A Guide to Setting Pet Sitting Rates

You work hard. Between the time and effort you spend walking, feeding, and cleaning up after pets, not to mention traveling to and from gigs and balancing your schedule, you do a lot! Pet sitting may be fun and rewarding, but it’s also a job, and you deserve to get

Dog Sitting Rates: How Much Should You Charge?

“So, how much do I owe you?” “Um, well…whatever you think is fair!” We’ve all been there. That awkward moment between client and customer when “the money talk” comes into play. Want to save yourself from these uncomfortable exchanges? We’re here to help! From understanding the market to presenting your

Pros & Cons of Pet Sitting Insurance Certification

As a pet professional, you understand how important it is to provide the best care possible. In addition to carrying pet sitter insurance, earning a pet sitting certification is one way to ensure that you’re prepared to face whatever challenges you encounter in your work. A certification course can help

Rover.com Review: Is It a Game Changer for Dog Walkers and Sitters?

One of the best ways to build a customer base for your pet care business is to partner with one of the many apps on the market. Choosing the best option for you might feel overwhelming, though. Rover.com is among the most popular services today, matching pet owners with qualified

15 Ideas to Grow Your Pet Care Business

Table of Contents You have plenty of passion for your favorite furballs — it’s turning passion into profit that’s the trick. Thankfully, nurturing a business isn’t all that different from caring for a pet. It just takes checking in, noticing a need, and researching the right fit. If you feel

42 Pet Sitting Business Name Ideas

Your business name is the first thing a potential customer sees. Before they know who you are, what you do, or how you operate, the name does the talking. Choosing the right pet sitting business name can seem simple at first, but there is a lot to consider. Should it

5 Things to Never Do as a Pet Sitter

A pet sitter is a very fun and rewarding job. You get to take care of pets and spend time with them. However, there are a few things you should never do as a pet sitter. At Pet Care Insurance, we want you to succeed! Today we’ll cover five things

Common Insurance Claims for Pet Sitters

Pet sitters enjoy spending time and having fun with their furry friends, but also want them to be safe. Whether you’re at the dog park with your pet or just at home, there’s always potential risk. Like any other business owner, pet sitters should make sure that they have an

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