APSE Quarterly Virtual Magazine Now Available!

This is a hot off the press post to let you know that we just published our first virtual magazine (that means a downloadable Adobe pdf file).

In our first issue you will find these great articles:

Pet Care Professionalism in Your Decade Ahead – Thom Somes Where To – GET NOTICED – Jill Lublin Are you Prepared? – Jan Brown The Drugging of Our Pets – Dr Kim Bloomer 4 Tips for Business Success – Veronica Boutelle Tips from “Making Your Own Luck: A Practical Guide to Marketing Your Pet Business” – Dara Turransky Starting a Local Network Group – Beth Fasnacht 10 Suggestions to Making a Killer Facebook Page – Chris Tompkins

You’ll also find information about some great resources and tools for pet sitters.

All you need to do to get your copy is to jump over to http://www.petsittingexcellence.com and put your name and email in the box at the bottom left of the page – and we will immediately send you over your copy. (You will need to check your email and click on the confirmation link that we send just to confirm yoru magazine subscription). Hope you enjoy the first issue! Many more to come .. Danielle

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.