The sitter
is bonded, insured and a member of a professional organization
The sitter
provides references.
The sitter
has experience in caring for pets and is clearly mindful of their safety and
well being.
The sitter
visits the clients home before the first pet-sitting assignment to meet the
pets and get detailed information about their care.
The sitter
shows a positive attitude during the initial meeting and seems comfortable and
competent in dealing with the animals.
The sitter
wants to learn as much as possible about the animals in his or her care.
The sitter
provides a service contract which specifies services and fees.
The sitter
is courteous, interested and well informed
The sitter
takes precautions to make sure a clients absence from home is not detected
because of any careless actions or disclosures by the sitter.
The sitter
conducts business with honesty and integrity and observes all federal state,
and local laws pertaining to business operations and animal
care.
The sitter
works with veterinarians for emergency service.
The sitter
has a contingency plan for pet care in case of inclement weather or personal
illness.
The sitter
service screens applicants for employment carefully.
The sitter
calls to confirm or has the client call to confirm that the client has
returned home.
The sitter
refrains from criticizing competitors.
The
sitting service provides initial and ongoing training for its sitters.
The sitter
exhibits courtesy and professionalism in all dealings with staff, customers
and industry colleagues so as to present
the pet sitter and the pet sitting industry positively.