Top Ten Reasons to Use a Professional Sitter over a Hobbyist
experience - Pet care/Dog walking full time provides a world of experience far beyond the hobbyist or the person who simply grew up with dogs.
professionalism - Professional sitters invest in what they do and are significantly more aware of how their actions will reflect on them long term than the person who does this to help pay for a vacation or extra pocket money. This includes respect for your home and the privacy of your family.
reliability - Professional sitters may charge a bit more but they make up for that with reliability. Since this is how we make our living, we only get paid when we keep our appointments. Canceling does not allow professional sitters an income for the day nor does it lead to positive reviews or word of mouth.
availability - Professional sitters work throughout the year be it weekends, evenings or major holidays. We do not fit in appointments around our "regular" jobs or school. A Walk in the Park Pet Care, Inc. schedules visits in your home 363 days a year.
prices in writing - A Walk in the Park Pet Care, Inc. provides all pricing in writing at the time of the initial meeting. Detailed written invoices are provided at the end of each month. No surprises.
longevity - No need to look for another sitter every year. Most professional sitters are in business for over a decade. A Walk in the Park Pet Care, Inc. has been in business for thirteen years.
recourse - If there is a problem with a professional pet sitter, you have some recourse as you are working with a local small business owner who is aware of maintaining their reputation. With the hobbyist caring for your companion and home solely for the purpose of making money on the side, reputation plays less of a role. Working through a national app leaves you as one in over a million clients. Professional sitters work with families. National apps work with customers.
support local business - Working with a professional sitter or walker allows you to support a local business in your immediate area. Often you are also supporting a woman-run organization.
standards - Animal care is my livelihood - not a side gig to make easy money for travel or holiday gifts. I take my work, your companion’s well-being and the care of your home very seriously.
insurance and bonding - Depending on the pet sitter, coverage can include up to $2M in liability as well as coverage to re-key locks should a key be lost.
