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Plain answers for Canadians looking for elder care, child care, property care or pet care, and for the independent care professionals who provide it.
For pet owners · Pet care
How do I find a trustworthy pet sitter in Canada?
Where to look for a pet sitter in Canada, what to check, how to run a meet-and-greet and trial visit, and how to handle keys and emergencies before you go.
For care professionals · Pet care
How do I start a pet sitting business in Canada?
Starting a pet sitting or dog walking business in Canada? Business name registration, the GST/HST small supplier rule, insurance questions and simple records.
For pet owners · Pet care
What questions should I ask a dog walker?
Questions to ask a dog walker in Canada: experience, group or solo walks, off-leash rules, emergencies, insurance and the city bylaws where you live.
For care professionals · Pet care
How do I set my pet sitting rates?
How pet sitters and dog walkers in Canada set rates: pricing travel, overnights, multiple pets, medication and holidays, and presenting rates clearly.
For pet owners · Pet care
Is a pet sitter or a boarding kennel better for my pet?
Pet sitter or boarding kennel? How Canadian pet owners can choose by species, age, health and trip length, and the cases where boarding is the better call.
For care professionals · Pet care
How do I find dog walking clients?
How independent dog walkers in Canada find clients: a clear profile, local presence, referrals within anti-spam rules, fast replies and a strong first meeting.
For pet owners · Pet care
What should I leave for my pet sitter?
A pet sitter checklist for Canadian pet owners: feeding and medication notes, vet authorization, emergency contacts, house notes and what to watch for.
For care professionals · Pet care
What should I cover at a pet sitting meet-and-greet?
What pet sitters and dog walkers in Canada should cover at a meet-and-greet: key questions, a written agreement, keys, an emergency plan and cancellation terms.
For pet owners · Pet care
How often should a pet sitter visit my cat or dog?
How often a pet sitter should visit cats, dogs and small livestock, and when to choose drop-in visits, overnight stays or live-in care in Canada.
For care professionals · Pet care
Should pet sitters take a pet first aid course?
Why pet sitters and dog walkers in Canada take pet first aid, what courses generally cover, where first aid ends and a vet begins, and what vet info to keep.