Lauren • Dog Sitting Business Tips

Dog sitters, we need to talk about FREE meet & greets…

I charge for my meet & greets, and I recommend that other dog sitters consider doing the same. Here’s why.

Your time is valuable. PERIOD.

When you’re running a dog sitting business, a meet & greet isn’t just a quick hello.

It can mean commuting to someone’s home, working around their schedule, meeting their pets, discussing their needs, answering questions, and spending time figuring out whether you’re the right fit.

And if you’re doing all of that for free, over and over again, that time adds up FAST.

Time you could be spending caring for paying clients, growing your business, or, ya know, having a life outside of work!

Here’s how I look at it:

⚡️Your time is part of your business. Do not just charge for the time you spend physically caring for a pet.

⚡️Clients who are willing to invest for a meet and greet is a sign that they’re serious about finding the right care for their pet.

⚡️You can always do a complimentary virtual session or phone call!

But once you’re commuting across town and going into someone’s home? That’s a different level of time and commitment. And I believe that deserves compensation.

You’re building a business, not volunteering your time in the hopes that someone might eventually book you.

‼️ You can be an amazing, caring dog sitter AND run a business with boundaries.

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