I’m new to the pet sitting world. I’ll be binge watching your videos. I can already relate to so much your saying and I’m not even a year in yet!

Man I can relate to all this you are talking about here. I’m 9 years into my business and still haven’t worked out most of this. Guess I’ve just been lazy but it’s time to buckle down and start organizing and becoming more professional. Just figured it was easy to keep doing my simple system but if I misplace anything, I’m screwed. No backup cause everything on paper.

I can for sure relate to ALL these mistakes! I have had my own business for over 20 years ( window cleaning), and I still have customers who expect the same price for service as they got 20 years ago. I'm looking into dog sitting as a new field to try. thanks for all your info.

@DougtheDogGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Definitely a lot of similarities to cleaning businesses and pet sitting businesses!

@LADYKNICKOLE1

Жыл бұрын

@@DougtheDogGuy I'm starting to do some dog sitting, and looking into pet transport biz. thanks again!!

@our.secret1130

3 ай бұрын

@@DougtheDogGuyhow much are you making now?

I plan on starting dog walking and sitting as a source of income this year. Binging some of these videos.

Excellent advice 👍

So good. You've helped me realize what changes to make moving forward. Thank you.

Very well put together and present it video mate. I am neither in or interested in your industry at all, but still found plenty of value. Keep doing what you’re doing.👍🏼

@DougtheDogGuy

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!!

Doug, Thx for another great video. You are definitely my 'Go-To' guy to help me get started. Emailing you now. Erik.

Im going to start this now, when I retire this is what I want to do. I started a catering business so this is going to come pretty easy to me, already have my business plan but a good name I need. This will be fun and very well thought out.

Business coach sounds expensive in the beginning of business when I haven't made any money yet. Thank you your info is so important for someone starting out.

Thank you for making life easier!

@DougtheDogGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

Thanks for the video! I’m just starting out but I’m in the process of avoiding these mistakes from the get go. Thanks for sharing all the valuable wisdom that’s helping my new company start off on the right foot!

@DougtheDogGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! You're going to do great with your new company! Let me know if there's anything you'd like me to cover in a video that I haven't already :)

Another great video! Luckily I worked for someone for a year (who probably made a lot of the same mistakes you made in the beginning), so when I started my business, I was good to go. Love your KZread videos!

@DougtheDogGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's great that you were able to learn from someone before starting your own business

Hi Doug! I'm curious, What kind of license do you have in Florida? Thank you for your videos.

What scheduling and payment platform did you sign up for? I’m trying to start my own business doing it and scheduling is very important to me.

Also another question how do you bring along turkey for extended sits do you bring him to meet and greet or?

@DougtheDogGuy

Жыл бұрын

Hi! I bring Turkey to the meet & greet when clients let him come along. He has to stay at home for most gigs though

Hello, Can we set up a time to chat over a few things. I currently have a home based dog boarding business, and I had a few questions.

Hi Doug! New to your channel! How do you go about affording contracts to be written, insurance, etc, when you are just starting and only have a few clients?

@flowersafeheart

8 ай бұрын

Pet Sitters International (PSI) membership offers discounts on those.

I’m starting a dog walking company now and have plenty of questions. Would you consider a zoom call to help me start my business. I of course would pay you for your time. Update. I just finished your vide and you already answered my above question. I’ll be in touch!

@DougtheDogGuy

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new business! I do offer coaching sessions via Zoom and would love to help any way that I can! Check out the link in my bio :)

Hi Doug, what do you suggest on how to charge for travel to clients outside of your area? For mileage and time?

@DougtheDogGuy

Жыл бұрын

Hi! I charge a $10 to $50 "travel fee" (depending on time/distance) for clients that are just a bit outside of my service area. I have a set daily rate that includes "live-in care," missed wages from other clients, and pet care for my own dog for when I travel to different states/countries for clients.

Do you have workers compensation insurance?

@DougtheDogGuy

Жыл бұрын

Yes we do. I talk about workers comp (and a lot of other things) in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iH6f0dKIadm9oZM.html

You're not walking my dog anywhere with that 1970s Happy Days shirt on.

What platform did you use ?

@DougtheDogGuy

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Platform for what? Not sure I understand what you're asking

@ashleyw3250

Жыл бұрын

@@DougtheDogGuyi think they were wanting to know do you do it through and app or have your own website