Archive for June, 2010

When buying a purebred cat, make sure that the owner is raising them in a social environment. Discover which cat breed is right for you with tips from a cat behaviorist in this free video on pets and cat care. Expert: Diana Korten Contact: www.thecatbehaviorist.com/ Bio: Diana Korten is certified in Pet First Aid by the American Red Cross, and is a member of The National Association of Pet Sitting Professionals and The Cat Writer’s Association. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

A video tour of the Ideal Pet Ultraflex Pet Door. The Ultra-Flex flap features dual pane LEXAN® hard panels with an air gap in-between for maximum energy efficiency and wind resistance. In addition, the flaps innovative design helps eliminate the potential for trapping ears, paws and tails. Features Include * Maximum energy efficiency. * Inner telescoping frame that adapts to doors of 1″ to 1 3/4″ thickness. * Flap Sizes: Medium – 6 5/8″ x 11 1/4″ and Extra Large – 10 1/4″ x 15 3/4″ * Spring loaded locking slide for one-handed use. * Low maintenance and durable. * Easy, secure installation. www.idealpetproducts.com

Bosley, it’s like he never had food before

In many instances, purchasing cheap pet insurance is a way to assure that the family pets are able to receive the health care that they might need.

Pet insurance is a fairly new insurance product on the market. It has become a great way for average families to be able to have the sense of peace and security that the pet will be properly cared for in case they encounter some type of illness.

When pet health insurance was first introduced, some people ridiculed the idea as being just another way for insurance companies to extract monthly premiums from a new group of consumers. Others scoffed at it as being something only the rich and famous would bother with. However, the reality is that cheap pet insurance has become a real benefit to thousands of families who would otherwise be put in difficult financial situations if their pet was to became sick or injured.

The best news is that with the advent of more affordable and cheaper pet insurance, people are able to relax knowing that their pet will be taken care of in times of need. This takes away the worry and concern that is often in the back of people’s minds. When a family budget is already stretched thin to take care of necessities for the children in the household, adding concern about an illness or accident with the family pet can place additional stress on the parents.

Now that pet health insurance has been on the market for a few years, there are more and more providers entering the arena and bringing competition. This has the beneficial effect for the consumer of lower prices and making cheaper pet insurance available. There are now options for veterinary pet care coverage that can be obtained for just a few dollars a month as the premium.

However, it should be noted that cheaper pet insurance is not always the best pet insurance for your particular needs and for your specific situation. One of the things to watch out for when doing any kind of pet insurance comparison is to uncover how reliable the company behind the policy is. It can be terribly frustrating and expensive to make a decision to go forward with a procedure for your pet based on expected coverage and then run into excuses and run-around’s by the insurer trying to avoid paying the veterinarian.

One way to avoid this problem with any kind of pet insurance, is to do your homework. Ask questions about how long the company has been in business. Search the internet forums for people who have had experience with the pet insurance company you are considering. Check with your veterinarian and ask if they know the company and if they have ever had problems with being paid promptly.

Investing a bit of time to do research can help you to avoid some of the possible negative outcomes of choosing cheap pet insurance. It is a good idea to check with the Better Business Bureau to find where the pet insurance company you are considering is located and how they resolve complaints. This extra investigative work will pay off because you will know that you have secured the right pet health insurance, and you can rest assured the coverage is legitimate, if it is needed.

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Early one morning at the river… Some enterprising birds decided to hijack the dog’s food.

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So you love animals and you’ve chosen the freedom that accompanies making money pet sitting – but what do your customers really want from you? In my nearly 20 years of running my own successful pet sitting service, I have discovered that it really comes down to three main things: trust, confidence, and professionalism. These three characteristics make up the pyramid of overall fantastic customer service.

Trust in your pet sitting business

One of the biggest things a customer will be looking for in anyone running a pet sitting service is total commitment. More often than not, customers consider their pets to be members of the family, and they want to see that you feel that way too. If you don’t, you might want to think long and hard about whether or not making money pet sitting is the right vocation for you.

An additional, but no less important, consideration is that although your business is pet care, your clients will be allowing you access to their home when they are not present. This will require a huge amount of trust on the part of the customer. You reassure new clients that they can trust you by your professional behavior – you are bonded, you have liability insurance, and you provide them references they can check. As your pet sitting business grows and you hire helpers, they are trained and monitored.

Confidence in your pet sitting service

Regardless of how well you market your pet care business, the bottom line is that customers cannot be expected to have confidence in you until you have earned it. The confidence of your customers is just as valuable as the fees they pay for your services; the best way to earn this confidence is to show up on time, every time, and then consistently do the job to the best of your ability.

In the same way that the pets respond positively to consistency, so will their owners! Remember: A happy pet means a happy owner, and a happy owner means an ongoing customer for your pet sitting service, not to mention referrals galore!

Professionalism in your pet care business

Equally important for your pet sitting service as trust and confidence is the demonstration of professionalism in everything you do. For example, wearing a three-piece suit to a new customer meeting might be just a bit over the top, but a casual and neat appearance at all times is essential. Clients also watch your interactions with their beloved pet, so acting annoyed when an excited puppy welcomes you with a little yellow stream on your shoe does not exude the professional caring image you want for your pet sitting business.

Customers will respond well to professional, appealing paperwork as well as an organized, pleasant manner. In your initial client meeting, have forms ready for their signature in their own labeled folder, confirm their expectations and your pet sitting service commitments in writing, and reiterate how you run your pet sitting business to care for their pets and protect their homes.

Trust, confidence and professionalism cannot be overstated when starting a pet sitting business. They are the pyramid of your success in realizing your dream of making money pet sitting!

Pet Sitting Success: The Critters Choice Way