Help Centre for Pet Sitters
Everything you need to know about building and running your pet sitting business on The Pet Sitter.
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Enquiries & Bookings
When a pet owner opens your profile and wants to book, they send a booking request with their dates, pets, and any special requirements. You receive a…
ReadGetting Started
Signing up is free and takes a couple of minutes: your name, email and location. Your profile page and booking link work straight away; request a review when your page is ready…
ReadInsurance & Emergencies
We strongly recommend all sitters carry their own pet sitting insurance to protect their business. Many professional pet sitting insurance providers offer…
ReadPayment & Subscriptions
Choose how clients pay you and understand the Free and Pro invoicing tools.
ReadServices & Rates
You can offer pet boarding (overnight care at your home), house sitting (staying at the owner's home), drop-in visits (short visits for feeding and…
ReadVerification and badges, explained
What every badge on a sitter profile means, how each one is earned, how to bring your reviews across from another platform, and why badges cannot be bought.
ReadYour first week as a sitter
Bring your clients, set your rates and payment instructions, and complete your first booking. Add profile review and Pro invoicing when they are useful to your business.
ReadYour Profile
Public search and browsing for owners are coming soon, so no profile appears there yet. What works today is your own profile page and your permanent booking link…
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