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I want to be a pet sitter. What are the best tips to get started?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Poodle | Female | spayed | 5 years and 1 month old | 34 lbs

Isn’t really about her, I just have some questions about what I want to start doing. I want to be a pet sitter, and need some tips. How old do you have to be to make your own website? And also tips, tips, tips, and more tips. Thanks!

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Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Veterinarian

Published on November 28th, 2017

Hi there and thanks for posting. Being a pet sitter can be a very lucrative job if you are in an area or city/town that has a high demand for pet sitting or even dog walking. A lot of urban areas have a high demand for this type of service. I would strongly recommend you consult a few books on how to do this yourself. There are quite a few good resources available for you for use. I would recommend this book I have listed below which appears easy to follow and covers nearly everything you will need to know to help you get started. Pet Sitting for a Profit (Third Edition) By: Patti Moran I hope this helps! Best of luck!

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