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In order to run a successful pet sitting business, you will want to make sure your business is organized and professional. Your customers will want to be sure you are a responsible business owner so make sure and follow these tips:

Your first impression will be what will tell them if they can trust you with their home and pet.

Your first impression will be your meet and greet. Here are some steps to be sure it runs smoothly:

• Show up on time and in clean clothes
• Introduce yourself to the homeowner and the pet(s).
• Sit on the floor and play with the pet a bit, but not the entire time.
• Go over your credentials and show them your insurance policy.
• Next, go over your visit details (dates, times, etc).

You should have paperwork to record all of this on.

• You will need a pet sitting/dog walking service agreement (or contract) to outline your business policies to protect you and your business.
• You will also need a sheet to record what you are going to do while you are there.

Make sure you inform them of your cancellation policy.

It is recommended you receive full or partial payment upfront, especially for new clients.

Once you have all the paperwork filled out, you are done. Let them know you will send out a confirmation of the dates when the job gets closer.