The Hiring Handbook For Pet Sitters And Dog Walkers eBook

Kristin’s knowledge, passion, and caring shines through every page, which is packed with inspiration and invaluable information for success. This book is like having your very own mentor to guide you and a supporter to help you and your pet business reach its full potential. Thank you, Kristin!

— Kristy Everard
Kristy’s Paws – Bournemouth, Dorset, England. 

I had no idea how to hire employees, or when. Just the thought scared me to death! Kristin makes this book so easy and enjoyable to read, and tells you everything you need to know!

— Jan Sutton
Snoring Moose Pet Services – Greeley, Colorado

I was feeling overworked and overwhelmed with the prospect of hiring. This book gave me the pep talk I needed and the action steps and confidence I needed to hire in the right way for my business. From posting the job ad and all the way through to introducing new hires to my clients, The Hiring Handbook was such a huge help! Thank you!

— Polly Goode
Polly’s Adventure Walks – Portland, Oregon

Next to starting a business, expansion and hiring can be the most daunting hurdles for owners to cross. Thankfully, The Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers turns the seemingly daunting and overwhelming task of hiring and training into an easy, approachable endeavor. The Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers is a timely, necessary read to help pet care providers identify what their business needs, screen and interview candidates, and retain talented personnel. From hiring your first employee to expanding your team, Kristin Morrison offers positive, practical, encouraging and actionable advice. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or expanding to a new location, Kristin Morrison’s advice is positive, practical, encouraging, and actionable.

— Pet Sitters Associates, LLC – Business Insurance for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers

The hiring process simplified from start to finish! Kristin makes it so simple and takes the guess work out of everything for you, you’ll wonder why you haven’t already hired yet.

— Angela Wilkinson
Jet Set Pet Sitters, LLC – Portland, Oregon

The Action Steps at the end of each chapter will make it so easy to efficiently navigate the process of hiring staff, and I am very much looking forward to taking these steps. I’m definitely guilty of letting fear stop me from moving forward with my business in this regard, despite lucking out several years ago and finding one perfect staff member – I’m afraid I’ll never find anyone as perfect as she is! I know I need more help, and I am now motivated and energized to getting on with it.

— Lawana Quest
Cat’s Cradle Critter Sitter, Surrey BC Canada

It is a manual that shows step-by-step when, why and how to hire and keep staff members for the long term. With her background in having hiring many staff members in her own pet sitting and dog walking business, her guidance is truly priceless. A must-read for all pet business owners growing beyond what they can do themselves.

— Kelly Catlett
Waggs 2 Whiskers, LLC, Bagdad, Kentucky

Hiring can be a daunting prospect for any business owner, but especially in the pet care industry we want to guard our hard-earned reputation while finding excellent, trustworthy people who want to help us succeed. Kristin has first-hand experience in running her own prosperous pet sitting and dog walking business, and this book is a collection of her learnings and practical knowledge from actually being “in the trenches”. Kristin’s book arms pet business owners with strategies that work while avoiding the pitfalls and costly mistakes. The Pet Sitter and Dog Walker Hiring Handbook</span> contains a wealth of vital information for your hiring success, yet it is also an easy and pleasant read. I highly recommend it.

— Jan McDonnal
Tracy, California

The Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers is an A-to-Z guide for finding the right employees and what to do once you’ve found the right ones as well as how to handle the wrong ones. She delves into the world of the Independent Contractor and gives sage advice on dealing with them as well. If you’re looking to add staff this is a must read from a seasoned professional in the industry.”

—Yvette Gonzales
Past President, National Association of Professional Pet Sitters

Should I hire someone to help me instead of doing all the work myself? THAT is the question and THIS book will answer it! Every chapter is chock full of valuable information. Having read The Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers I now know I’m ready to make the leap! Thanks, Kristin.

— Christine Stutz
The Cat’s Pajamas Cat Sitting, Minneapolis, Minnesota