Pet Sitting

Pet Sitting

Duties and Responsibilities:

Visiting the client’s home and feeding and walking pets during scheduled times. Pet sitters often complete a daily log of feeding times, animal behavior and any other noteworthy happenings, such as failure to eat. In addition, pet sitters may be asked to stay overnight, or, as needed, to provide companionship and comfort for the pet. Depending on client needs and pet sitter experience, pet sitters may also provide additional services, such as bathing and grooming.

Salary: $19,550

Education:

Training classes can be found through organizations including the American Red Cross or your local SPCA or Animal Welfare League.

Demand for this profession:

While a love of pets ranks among the top qualities needed to be successful as a pet sitter, additional skills are necessary. Dealing with clients requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to empathize with pet owners is essential. The job also requires high attention to detail and patience when dealing with pets. In addition, pet sitters must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, such as walking and lifting

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I would like to be one. I love doge and doge is life. So much wow, doge is life, wow. Doge is better than cats. They make easy money. They only go to classes how to take care of a doge in an emergency.