As much as pets are a part of your family, unfortunately, you can’t take them everywhere. But, not to worry! Finding someone to watch your pets is easier than you think. However, when choosing a pet sitter for your furry friends, there are things you should keep in mind and a few questions you should ask yourself along the way.

Thinking about a sitter for your pet pal? Perhaps you've thought about starting a business as a dog walker or pet sitter. Or maybe you just need some current statics on the pet sitting industry. Here's everything you need to know about pet sitters and the business of pet sitting in one convenient and colorful infographic!

You’ve been on vacation for a week. You’re prepared to continue exploring the city you’re visiting when you receive a call in your hotel room. The hotel staff has connected you to your pet sitter and they explain that your dog is extremely sick. They sitter says your furry best friend is vomiting uncontrollably and that she won’t stop growling. The dog sitter is upset and doesn’t know what to do. You momentarily panic, and then ask the sitter what they fed the dog within the last several hour...

Going out of town? Need someone to watch your dog? Are you running out of options? Thinking about putting your beloved furry family member in a kennel? Before you get desperate, let's take a look at tips for finding and hiring a pet sitter you can trust and your dog or cat will love!

What do you do when you have no idea what to pay a pet sitter? The very first step is to figure out what services you actually need. By doing this, you can get a more realistic idea on what price you should be negotiating. Ask yourself the following questions...

The easy part is done--you have decided for your dog's well-being to hire a dog walker. Now you have the tough task of choosing just the right one! So what are the criteria you should use to make the right decision? Here are a few questions you should ask before hiring any dog walker: Is the business licensed and/or bonded? Many dog walkers do not have bonding but they usually do have insurance. If your dog walker has bought this they are usually going to be a trustworthy partner for you...

General Background of Candidate Can you describe your philosophy of raising animals? Have you had pets of your own? What are your hobbies and interests? What do you consider to be your greatest strengths? What do you consider to be your weaknesses? What are your most significant accomplishments? Do you have a current position and why do you want to leave? What are your expectations for your next position? What are your long-range goals? Attitudes Towards Pets and Pet Care Knowledge Why di...