5 Essential Pet First Aid Tips for Pet Sitters

I want to invite you to my next free call that is coming up on the evening of July 14 - Tuesday next week -with Therese Kopiwoda from PetSitUSA and Austin Pet First Aid.

Therese is a pet sitter and a pet first aid instructor with Pet Tech. She is going to share with us on the call 5 pet first aid tips that everyone pet sitter must know. Therese is also going to share with us how pet sitters can attract new clients and build community awareness of their business by teaching pet first aid classes.

If you are a pet sitter you are obviously already passionate about the care of pets. Becoming a pet first aid teacher in your community is a natural fit and will give your business more credibility.

Here’s a bonus pet health tip:

Don’t let your dogs near your penny collection! Pennies produced since 1982 may be fatal if swallowed by a dog because they contain zinc. Also nuts and bolts contiain zinc and don’t easily pass through the digestive system. They sit in the stomach and are dissolved by the stomach acids, slowly poisoning the pet. Symptoms include jaundice, vomiting and difficulty in breathing. If you suspect a dog has ingested pennies or any other foreign objects, have the pet x-rayed.

If you live in Dallas Fort Worth or surrounds I will be holding a Pet Tech PetSaver class at the Tarrant County Chamber of Commerce on Saturday July 25th from 8am to 4pm. I’m offering specially discounted prices for this class - for details please contact me at 817 692 4404 or via email at daniellechonody@gmail.com

Owning a pet business does not guarantee you success, but it is generally not difficult to set up your own pet business adn many who own pet businesses love the hard working lifestyle and the closeness to pets. You will have to compete with those who may be better trained, may have lower cost structures and those who “pretend” to have your skills and experience when they do not. (eg not all those who advertise themselves as groomers are actually Groomers).

There are also key skills that all dog industry professionals should possess. Here are some of the most critical skills and abilities for those hoping to work with dogs professionally: Basic Dog Handling and Training Skills, ability to recognize behavioral signals.

Animals can be somewhat unpredictable when they are under stress or in an unfamiliar environment, like when they visit the veterinary office or the grooming salon, so it is important to be attentive and stay aware of the animal you are handling at all times.