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<\/p>\nAs a new sitter,
\nare you frustrated waiting around for pet owners to place orders? Or hoping to stand out in this competitive field? As a pet sitter, beyond getting to spend time with adorable animals, increasing your bookings is probably one of your main goals. In this article, we’ll share some practical tips to help you become a more sought-after pet sitter and grow your booking volume.<\/p>\n
When you’re looking for a restaurant, you check the signage \u2014 what food they serve, the prices, the ambiance. When you shop on Shopee, you look at product photos, prices, and reviews. The same logic applies: your pet sitter service and profile are your storefront! So how do you create a standout one?<\/p>\n
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60% of demand on the platform comes from boarding, and the number of pet owners who need it far exceeds the number of sitters who can provide it \u2014 especially in city centers. If your service photo is good and you respond promptly to interested pet owners, you can land your first booking within a week even with zero reviews<\/strong>. On average, a medium-sized dog like a Shiba Inu or Corgi goes for around $1,200 per day for boarding, which adds up to $8,400 for a week. If you have a bigger home and can accommodate a Husky or mixed breed, a week is around $10,000. Some households have two dogs, making it $20,000 for the week. If you need personal guidance on setting up your boarding service listing, feel free to contact the sitter support assistant<\/a>.<\/p>\n (A sitter’s actual earnings over two weeks during a long holiday)<\/p>\n What if boarding isn’t suitable for your home? Then we recommend starting with in-home care’s neighbor service<\/strong> \u2014 offer your neighbors a budget-friendly rate of $400. Your neighbor pet owners will feel like they’re getting something extra special, and since you live close by, their trust in you will be higher, making them more likely to choose you first!<\/p>\n Budget neighbor service example:<\/strong> A strong reputation is the single most important factor in getting more bookings. After completing each job, ask your pet owner clients to leave a review or share feedback. Reviews prove the quality and professionalism of your pet care \u2014 sitters with lots of positive reviews find it much easier to attract new clients and retain loyal ones. Just like the Shopee example \u2014 when you shop online, you always check the reviews before deciding.<\/p>\n Pet owners often message multiple friends and family members at the same time to ask for help, and they may also be reaching out to other sitters simultaneously. Whoever replies first leaves the best impression and is most likely to get chosen. Respond politely, professionally, and promptly \u2014 pet owners will feel reassured and happy with you.<\/p>\n If you can offer something unique, you’ll stand out from the competition and set yourself apart from other sitters!<\/p>\n Free courses available here:<\/p>\n Taipei eLearning (\u81fa\u5317e\u5927) offers free online pet courses covering cat behavior, dog behavior, pet health knowledge, and much more \u2014 perfect for sitters looking to grow. These courses help you better understand pets’ behaviors and emotions, and raise the quality of your service!<\/span><\/p>\n 1. Registration guide: (you can sign up via Taipei Pass or as an eLearning member)https:\/\/elearning.taipei\/mpage\/home\/view_page\/372<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n 2. After registering, click “Course Center” \u2192 “Category List” \u2192 enter “pet” in the course name field \u2192 click “Search”<\/span><\/p>\n 3. For courses you’re interested in, click “Add to course bag” \u2192 “Enroll all”<\/span><\/p>\n 4. Once enrolled, go to “My Courses” \u2192 “Learning history” and you’re ready to start learning!<\/span><\/p>\n Build your reputation in the local community by attending pet events and neighborhood activities. You can also leave your business cards at vet clinics and pet supply stores. Fluv offers a business card design service for pet sitters \u2014 contact the sitter support assistant<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n To sum it up, boosting your bookings as a Fluv pet sitter comes down to creating an attractive profile, offering a variety of services, building a strong reputation, communicating actively, providing specialty services, and establishing your local brand. These tips will help you attract more pet owner clients, grow your bookings, and stand out in a competitive market. Wishing you great success as a Fluv pet sitter!<\/p>\n #Give your pet the best \u2014 and the most fitting<\/p>\n If you’d like to give your pet a more personalized, home-like care experience, why not try Fluv’s in-home pet sitter service?<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Screen-Shot-2023-11-07-at-6.16.29-PM-472x1024.png\")
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\n$400 \/ 30 minutes *recommended starting price
\n<\/span>Service title \u2192 e.g., “Zhongshan Elementary School neighborhood service”
\nService description \u2192 specify the acceptable distance for neighbor bookings, e.g., “Accepting orders from neighbors within 500 meters of Zhongshan Elementary School only”<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/IMG_5392-473x1024.png\")
<\/p>\n3. Build your reputation \u2014 because your reviews are everything<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n4. Respond promptly \u2014 reply fast and pet owners will pick you<\/h2>\n
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5. Offer specialty services or level up your skills \u2014 bathing, massage, animal communication, photography, nutrition, and more<\/h2>\n
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6. Build a local brand \u2014 make sure every pet owner in your area knows about your services<\/h2>\n
\nFluv special offers \u2014 exclusive deals for pet lovers<\/h2>\n