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BusinessBeginner 15 min
Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Ops
Scheduling, client communication, emergency protocols, and systems for scaling your sitting business.
“Pet sitting is 10% loving animals and 90% logistics, scheduling, and keys. Embrace the admin.”
What you'll learn
Scheduling systemsClient communicationKey managementEmergency protocolsScaling with subcontractors
Use scheduling software: Time to Pet, Precise Petcare, or Pet Sitter Plus. These handle booking, payments, GPS verification, and client communication. Manual scheduling breaks at 5+ clients.
Key management: coded lockboxes (preferred) or a lockbox system (secure, organized). Never leave keys in an unsecured location. Keep digital copies of entry instructions, alarm codes, and emergency contacts.