I charge more during peak periods because I am sacrificing my own ability to spend time with friends and family during these periods when most are taking time off for local or holidays abroad. It is also my experience that… Read More »Why do you charge more in peak periods?
Yes. I have a significant online presence. Besides my pet-sitting service, I also provide a variety of other services including Photography and Website services. I therefore not only have references as a pet sitter but also for my other professional… Read More »Do you have more references?
During my career, due to the nature of the clients and companies I worked for and with, I underwent comprehensive DBS tests. However, it is important to point out that a DBS check is only valid for the day on… Read More »Are you DBS checked/cleared?
Yes. I have 3rd party liability insurance which covers you should there be any accidental damage to your home or one of your pets were to cause damage or injury to another pet or person.
Iām afraid I will not be able to consider your sit. Whilst I do work from your home for the majority of the time I am there, I do try to get out at least a couple of times during… Read More »My pet cannot be left for 4 hours
A maximum of four hours. On weather-permitting days, I do try to get out to explore the local area. Many of the places I visit do not allow entry to dogs/pets so I am not always able to take your… Read More »How long do you leave my pets during the day?
I have a few trusted pet sitters that I have gotten to know and feel confident in recommending to enquirers when I am unable to take on a sit. These trusted sitters will be called upon should I be unable… Read More »What happens if you become ill or have an emergency?
As a rule no. Because I am travelling around the UK it is not feasible for me to drive long distances from one sit to another for a night or two sit. I will consider shorter-term sits if in the… Read More »Do you do short-term sits, ie, 1 or 2 nights?
No. As my dog has aged and his arthritis has gotten worse, he is unpredictable with other pets, especially if another dog jumps on him or comes running towards him. Therefore, to be on the safe side, I do not… Read More »Does your dog interact with my pet/s?
To keep my daily rate as low as possible for my customers, I do charge for travel expenses where you are more than 20 miles from my location immediately prior to your sit. You only pay travel one way (from… Read More »Do you charge travel costs?