If you’re nervous about using a pet sitter for the first time, we’re here to help. Let’s take a quick look at everything you need to consider before you leave, and by the time we’re done, you’ll be feeling prepared and ready to tackle the next vacation task.

If you’re considering taking your dog on vacation, you probably already know that there are a lot of locations that either don’t allow dogs or just aren’t ideal for them. However, there are still tons of beautiful vacation spots that both you and your dog will love. Here’s our top 5 ideas to get you started:

Absolutely! Asking a family member or friend to look after your pets while you’re away might be your first thought, but it’s not the best solution for everyone. Whether you don’t have anyone nearby or have a dog that requires a lot of care, there are lots of reasons to use professional in-home pet sitting.

When you tell people that you’re a professional pet sitter, they may think that your job hardly sounds like work at all! However the reality of being a pet sitter is full of scheduling negotiations, filing background checks, advertising campaigns, and other disadvantages before you even get to the literal dog crap. 

If you’re preparing to go on a vacation, you probably have a hundred questions racing through your mind. If you’re also a dog owner, you probably have a thousand. 

Whatever you’re wondering about, you can guarantee that our professional in-home sitters have heard it before. Let’s dig into the top five questions that we hear from clients: 

At Grand and Graham Pet Sitters, we know the pet sitting business backwards and forwards. If you’re just starting as a pet sitter in San Francisco, we can offer a few tips to help you stand out as a professional to your clients. 

Preparing for vacation can be as stressful as it is exciting, especially if you have dogs in the mix. But don’t worry! We’ll help you get your pets ready to stay behind during extended trips, and fill you in on the secrets of the trade.

If you have a vacation or work trip coming up, you may be asking yourself if taking your dog with you is an option. This can work well for some dogs and cause extra stress for others, so let’s take a look at some of the concerns with air and car travel when bringing your pup along. 

While you don’t need a license to specifically be a pet sitter, you do need a license to do business in San Francisco, CA. Keep reading to learn more about how these laws may apply to you.

Enrichment toys and activities are more than just the latest fad in pet care; these practices got their start with zookeepers and veterinarians as a way to improve the quality of life for their zoo animals. For household pets, enrichment can help prevent many problem behaviors like: excessive barking, escape attempts, anxious chewing, and general hyperactivity.

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