The Pet Sitter Blog
Expert insights on pet care, the pet sitting industry, and building a pet sitting business.
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By The Pet Sitter Team
Before the Summer Rush: Get Your Pet Sitting Bookings Organised
Before the busy season, bring your clients, tidy your rates and payment instructions, and give the next booking a clear home outside scattered messages.
By Graeme Rycyk
What Happened to Cat in a Flat? Inside Rover's Quietest Acquisition
Rover bought Cat in a Flat in October 2024 and let it run under its own name for seventeen months. Then, at the end of March 2026, its sitters were moved onto Rover's fees. Here is exactly what changed, and what it tells every sitter on an acquired platform.
By The Pet Sitter Team
How Much Does Dog Grooming Cost in 2026? Price Guide
Dog grooming prices depend on size, coat type, and coat condition. We break down full-groom, wash-and-tidy, and mobile grooming rates for 2026 — and how to pay less without cutting corners.
By The Pet Sitter Team
How to Choose a Dog Groomer: 10 Things to Check Before You Book
A good groomer keeps your dog healthy and calm; a bad one can put them off grooming for life. Here's exactly what to check — questions to ask, red flags to avoid, and how to prepare your dog.
By The Pet Sitter Team
Leaving Rover or Mad Paws: what happens to your reviews and clients
What the platforms' own terms actually say about taking clients off-platform, why your reviews are not portable, and the genuine risks of leaving. Quoted from source, with links.
By The Pet Sitter Team
Pet Sitter Podcasts and Communities Worth Your Time
A short, filtered guide to the pet sitting podcasts and professional communities that are genuinely active as of August 2026. Who each one suits, and who should skip it.
By The Pet Sitter Team
Do You Need Insurance and a Police Check to Pet Sit in Australia?
Victoria’s boarding Code requires at least A$10 million public liability cover, including home boarding. Understand council registration, insurance and police checks for your service.
By The Pet Sitter Team
What to Charge for Pet Sitting in Melbourne
Observed Melbourne listing rates for boarding, house sitting, day care, drop-ins and walks as at 13 August 2026, plus how commission affects your earnings and what free business software changes.
By The Pet Sitter Team