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My First Interview for Oregon Dog Life.com
| Posted on 11 March, 2016 at 23:45 |
 I was recently interviewed by Robert Hudson, the creator of www.oregondoglife.com This website has some great blogs about dogs and he supports dog
adoption and education for dog owners everywhere. He had some great questions about Kelly’s Pet
Sitting in Medford, OR that I wanted to share with my readers. How long
have you been doing this and what led you to get into this business? I have been pet sitting in the Medford, OR area for 10 years and
am now in my 5 year doing this on a full time basis. 3 years ago I started hiring staff because
the demand for our services was more than 1 person could handle. We now have 2-4 pet sitters available at any
given time. WHY I started this business: Years ago, when my husband and I were
traveling out of state to visit relatives, we took our dog Kacie to a local
kennel. She did not do well there, even though it was a reputable kennel. She was so stressed and wouldn’t eat or play
– just shut down. I knew there had to be
a better way, so I started Kelly’s Pet Sitting to offer care for pets in their
own homes, where they are most comfortable.
I have found that pets are less stressed when they are in familiar
surroundings and stay on their normal routine. What do
you like most about your job? Caring for pets is my passion.
So, not only am I able to spend my days with cats, dogs, rabbits, birds
and other pets, I know I am helping pet parents. So many people have told me that they did not
want to leave their pets in a kennel or impose on family or friends to watch
their pet. Once they found us, they are
so relieved to have the peace of mind knowing their pets have a professional pet
sitter caring for them. Have you
ever had to care for an animal that was difficult to handle? The most difficult animals for us are that ones that are afraid of
having someone new in their home. We
have had cats that are wary of strangers and hide under the bed. We do more than just feed and clean the litter
box. We love and understand cats, and in
most cases we are able to help the kitty feel comfortable enough to come out
and make friends with us. We also
encounter dogs who are nervous or shy and we spend the time with them helping
them to be calm and confident. Some of
these dogs need extra attention to get them to eat. We sit with them and hand feed them if
necessary until they begin to trust us. Another challenge is dogs that pull on their leash during walks. For these dogs, we have been able to help by
using positive reward methods or no-pull harnesses which do not cause any pain
to the dog. We always try to make dog
walks fun, and keep dogs safe on their walks. Why do
you think your customers keep coming back to you? Our clients tell us that they love the peace of mind we
offer. They know they can count on us to
be trustworthy, and give compassionate care to their precious pets. We send daily text messages to let them know
how their pets are doing, so they don’t worry.
We do not cancel on them last minute.
We are open 7 days per week, all year long – EVEN Holidays! They also like that we are trained in pet
first aid and know how to handle sickness or injury and take the pets to their
veterinarian if needed. What is
the toughest part of your job? The toughest part of this job is when clients move out of our area
or a pet we have cared for passes away. We have developed a bond with the animals we
care for and we grieve for them as if we lost one of our own pets. What
area do you service? We are in Southern Oregon and service communities in Medford,
Central Point and Jacksonville, Oregon. Any advice
for people wanting to start a business like yours in their area? Having a full time pet sitting business is the most rewarding work
I have ever done, and is also one of the most challenging things I have ever
done. If you have a genuine love for
animals, are willing to often work 7 days per week, including holidays, this
career may be the right fit for you. I
recommend volunteering at an animal shelter to gain experience with handling many
different personalities. You should have
a knowledge of animal care, know symptoms of illness, understand dog body
language, and have pet first aid training.
Operating a professional pet sitting business may require a business
license for your city, and you should absolutely have pet sitting insurance and
bonding. I recommend joining an organization for professional pet sitters, such
as Pet Sitters International (aka PSI) which we belong to. They offer resources and ongoing education to
pet sitters and pet business owners that can help you get started on the right
PAW! How do
our listeners contact you? Pet parents can contact Kelly’s Pet Sitting
by phone: 541-601-7461, or email: [email protected] or
visit our website: www.kellyspetsitting.net and
fill out the contact form. |
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