What is Your Favourite Breed to Pet Sit?

This week the AKC released it’s registration data from 2008 and announced the most popular dogs in the US.

This got me to thinking about what my favorite breeds of cats and dogs are that I pet sit for. Here are my favorites:

Dog : Dachunds and Beagles - I like the hounds as they are so good natured and because I know that I can’t really have one of my own as they don’t get on well with cats. I’m sure if I found the right one or trained them right I wouldn’t have a problem.

Cat: This one is harder as I have plenty of lovable moggies that I can’t classify into any breed. I do love the British shorthairs though - their round faces and big eyes. I’d love to get one of these one day. Maybe when my little Burmese female calms down in her old age! She hates any other cats - we looked after a friends cat in our house for 2 days a couple of years ago and she took her rage out on our other older male Burmese and wouldn’t sit with him for months - they usually snuggle all the time!

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.