Tips for Entry
Volunteer at an animal shelter or animal rescue group to gain experience taking care of animals.
Contact an experienced pet sitter for an information interview. Find one in your area by visiting https://www.petsit.com/locate.
Read the How to Start a Pet-Sitting Business: Your 7-Step Guide to Success, which is a free download on Pet Sitters International's Web site, https://www.petsit.com/starting-a-pet-sitting-business.
Start developing pet-sitting referrals by taking care of the pets of your friends and family.
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