Talk Back Tuesday is Back – What are your biggest challenges in your pet sitting business?

has been way too long since I’ve posted a Talk Back Tuesday question! But here I am trying to get back in the groove blogging here at Working with Pets every day. Tonight we had a super APSE sponsored webinar with Laura Roeder where I learned some great new tips about finding local pet sitting clients on social media – I hope you joined us! That’s one of my biggest challenges solved

So to tie into this topic – today I want to know - What keeps you up at night – What are your biggest challenges in your pet sitting business? Tell me your questions by leaving a comment – and I’ll give you some one on one coaching to help you overcome these problems, right here on Working with Pets. So don’t be shy, the questions you share and the discussion we have here will help many others currently struggling in their business too! If you have the question – you are not the only one. So post now and let’s get talking ..

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.