Today we’re talking about one of the most overlooked ways to increase your income as a pet sitter… and that’s upselling.

Now before you panic and think “I hate selling” or “I don’t want to feel pushy”, stay with me because when upselling is done properly, it actually improves your client’s experience while increasing your revenue.

In fact, upselling is one of the simplest ways to grow your income without needing more dogs, more hours, or more stress.

So in this episode we’re going to cover:

• What upselling actually means in a dog sitting business
• The most effective types of upsells for pet sitters
• How to introduce them subtly so they feel natural
• How much extra income they can generate
• And where to start if you’ve never done this before

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I’m Tanya Williams, founder of 3 Spoilt Dogs and creator of the Paws to Profit program.

Today we’re talking about something that many pet sitters completely underestimate… but that can make a massive difference to the quality of clients you attract.

Your pet sitter profile.

Whether you’re on a booking platform, your own website, or social media, your profile is often the first impression a dog owner has of you.

And the difference between a basic profile and a five-star profile can be the difference between:

• attracting dream clients
• charging premium prices
• building trust quickly

or…

• attracting price shoppers
• getting inconsistent bookings
• and constantly competing on price.

So in this episode I’m going to walk you through:

• What a 5-star pet sitter profile should include
• Where you should be using it
• And why it plays such a powerful role in attracting the right clients.

Find out more about Paws to Profit here https://pawstoprofit.com.au/

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If you’ve ever felt unsure about a booking…
If you’ve ever had a dog arrive that behaved completely differently to what the owner described… Or if you’ve ever thought, maybe I should have asked more questions before saying yes…

Then today’s episode is for you.

Because today we’re talking about one of the most important parts of running a successful dog sitting business - The Meet & Greet.

If you skip meet & greets, rush them, or treat them like a casual chat… you’re setting yourself up for problems.

The meet & greet is not just a formality. It’s one of the most powerful tools you have to protect your business and create great client relationships.

So today we’re going to talk about:

• Why meet & greets matter
• What a professional meet & greet should include
• The questions you should always ask
• Red flags to watch for
• And how meet & greets help you build a better dog sitting business

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If you’re a dog sitter listening to this and thinking, “I love what I do… but when do I actually get time off?” This episode is for you.

Because one of the biggest challenges in dog sitting — especially when you’re busy — is that time off equals lost income.

That if you step away:

• Clients will leave
• Your calendar will fall apart
• You’ll lose momentum
• Or you’ll come back to nothing

And I want to say this clearly, right from the start:

I take six to eight weeks off every single year. And I still run a fully booked, in-demand dog sitting business.

Not because I’m lucky.
Not because I don’t care about my clients.
But because I’ve built my business to support a life not trap me in it.

In this episode I’m going to walk you through:

• How I plan my time off
• What I communicate to clients
• How I protect income
• And how you can do the same — even if you’re not there yet

Find out more about Paws to Profit (including a bunch of resources) here https://pawstoprofit.com.au/

Ever had a dog owner expect five-star hotel service on a hobby budget?
Hourly updates, 24/7 supervision, and zero boundaries?

In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to manage unrealistic expectations from dog owners — without burning out, bending over backwards, or losing your confidence.

Because great dog sitting isn’t about saying yes to everything…
It’s about clear boundaries, professional standards, and building a business that works for you.

Find out more about Paws to Profit here https://pawstoprofit.com.au/

If you’ve ever thought:
“There are already so many dog sitters.”
“Everyone on Facebook is offering it cheaper.”
“How do I stand out when we all love dogs?”

This episode is for you.

Because yes, the dog sitting market can be crowded. But crowded doesn’t mean saturated. It just means most people are doing the same thing.

Today I’m going to show you how to stand out in a crowded dog sitting market in a way that feels authentic, aligned, and actually attracts better clients — not bargain hunters. And no, the answer is not lowering your prices.

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In today's episode, I am talking about something no one prepares you for when you start a dog sitting business.

Not pricing.
Not bookings.
Not insurance.

Judgment. Criticism . haters

The eye rolls.
The “that’s not a real job” comments.
The keyboard warriors on Facebook.
The family member who says, “So when are you getting a proper career again?”

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, criticised, or quietly shamed for choosing this path, this episode is for you.

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In this episode we’re talking about branding.

And I want to start by busting a very common belief I hear all the time from dog sitters:

“It’s just a side hustle, I don’t need branding yet.”
“I’ll worry about that when I’m busier.”
“I don’t need anything fancy, I just love dogs.”

But the reality is:
Branding isn’t about being fancy.
It’s about being trusted.
It’s about being chosen.
And it’s about being perceived as a professional, not a hobbyist.

So today we’re going to cover:

• What a brand actually is
• Why branding matters even if you only take a few dogs
• How it sets you apart in a crowded market
• Where to start building your own brand
• Simple tools like Canva that make it easy
• And how professional branding directly impacts your confidence, your clients, and your income

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