Run a Pet Sitting Business! Earn Extra Cash Taking Care of Dogs and Cats! (FLEX)
A 4-week flex course for Teens/Tweens to starting and following through on a great summer and weekend job
Lesley Braden
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(2)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Each week, the learners will individually do work to get themselves ready to start pet sitting. This work will include activities such as reflecting on their background and experience, brainstorming their network of potential first clients, assessing their availability, practicing questions for meeting their clients, setting up a calendar to keep track of appointments, and creating checklists.Assessment
Assessment will be informal throughout the 4-weeks and will be in the form of feedback on the homework they have done.Class Experience
In this 4-week flex class, learners will hear from an experienced professional pet sitter about how to translate their love of animals into a great side income stream. Content each week will be delivered via pre-recorded video and slide presentations that I will make available. There may also be additional material provided. We will cover the following: WEEK ONE - Why pet sitting is a great way to make extra money - What is involved and required in being a pet sitter - Is pet sitting a good fit for you? - What is your background that would make you a good pet sitter? - Is there anything about pets that you need to learn more about? WEEK TWO - How to get pet sitting jobs and what you can do to gain more experience if you need it - How to set your pay rate and set terms for getting paid - What are your goals as a pet sitter? - What is your availability? WEEK THREE - What to ask at a meet and greet with a pet owner to get all of the information you need to be successful and show that you are trustworthy - How to manage your schedule and keep all the details organized - Preparing for emergencies - Confirming with the client and being ready for your pet sitting job WEEK FOUR - What to do at a pet sitting visit - Best practices for safety and security of you, the home, and the pet - How to communicate with a pet owner while they are away - What to do on the last visit - Going above and beyond to get repeat customers and tips - Following up after a visit - Future avenues to explore if you enjoy part-time pet sitting Learners will interact through discussion prompts each week that relate to the content that week. These prompts will require learners to look beyond the basics and pay attention to the details and nuances of different scenarios, helping them learn to think ahead and on their feet.
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
- How to pay attention to detail, communicate well, and be dependable - all essential life skills
- Why they might enjoy pet sitting
- How to get pet sitting jobs
- How to set their pay rate and terms of payment
- How to get the information they need from the pet owner to be successful
- How to stay safe and keep the pet and the pet owner's belongings secure
- How to manage their schedule and the details of the pet sitting appointments
- How to have a successful pet sitting visit
- How to have the best communication practices with the owner during the visit
- How to prepare for possible emergencies
- How to get repeat customers and encourage tips
- How to followup after a pet sitting visit
- What other future avenues to explore if pet sitting is enjoyable
Other Details
Parental Guidance
If learners go on to pet sit after this course, it is recommended that they do at least their first few visits with a supervising adult to ensure the safety and security of both the learner and the pet, as well as the security of the home they are visiting. Learners should always practice care around animals they do not know, as some pets are more dangerous than others.
Supply List
I will be providing the template that I use for my pet sitting client meet and greets. Learners will be using this when they practice meet and greets, so it would be helpful to print out at least one copy. The learner is also free to use this for their own clients in the future.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2022
5.0
2reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Washington
In addition to being a musician, vintage record reseller, and an online teacher, I am also a professional pet sitter and receive rave reviews from my clients. There is huge need for quality pet sitting and I want to help you learn what it takes to fill that need!Reviews
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weekly4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 11-16
