Resources
Here are some of my favorite resources for helping pet businesses succeed!
Hiring Course
Youtube Channel
Podcasts
Facebook Groups
Software
Time to Pet
Modern pet sitting software! Everything you need to manage, grow, and love your pet sitting or dog walking business! Save 50% off your first FOUR months with my referral link: https://www.timetopet.com/doug
Training
FetchFind
FetchFind offers expert-backed pet care education and resources to help you learn, grow, and increase profitability.
Fear Free Pets
At Fear Free®, our mission is to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety & stress in pets by inspiring and educating the people who care for them.
ProPetHero
Online first aid training for people who believe pets are family. This course teaches first aid and CPR techniques to address the most common emergencies that can occur with small and large dogs as well as cats.
Insurance
Business Insurers of the Carolinas
Business Insurers of the Carolinas has been a proud provider of insurance coverage specifically designed for pet care professionals since 1992.
recruiting & hr
Gusto
Hire, pay, insure, and support your employees with Gusto’s all-in-one people platform. Save $100 my referral link: https://gusto.com/r/doug7579
WalkerScout
WalkerScout is a recruiting solution designed for the pet care industry. Since 2019, our team has recruited staff for small businesses across the US. Our recruiting philosophy is fast, and comprehensive, enabling businesses to improve and grow their teams.
Maventri
Professional HR Services: Save 20% on the Customizable Employer Document Package by enrolling in the Pawsitive Hiring Course! This includes: Employee Handbook, Policy Forms, Job Descriptions, HR Checklists and Documents, Compliance Review
Websites & SEO
Barketing Solutions
Modern and customized website services for professional pet businesses. Barketing also provides ongoing webmaster support/maintenance with fully managed hosting, and SEO blog writing/refresh services.
Pet Sitter SEO
Professional SEO Guidance for Pet Professionals and All Small Businesses including: Website SEO Evaluations, Google Business Profile Action Plans, and Google Business Profile Reinstatements.
Branding
Dox Design
At Dox Design, our purpose is to communicate the heart of your brand through drool-worthy design, and present it in a way that resonates with your audience.
Pet Marketing Unleashed
Branding Custom primary logo, Custom secondary logo, Black & white logo variations, Mood board creation, Color palette, Typography (font) selection, brand patterns, brand elements or icons, Brand implementation guide.
professional Organizations
Pet Sitter International
The world's leading educational organization for professional pet sitters since 1994. Save $15 off your membership with my promo code: Doug15
The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters
The only national non-profit organization for professional pet sitters.
The Florida Pet Services Association
FPSA's mission is to promote professionalism, provide elite education and create professional relationships in the pet industry in the state of Florida.
The Texas Pet Sitters Association
Affordable, educational, and networking platform for pet sitting, dog walking, and other pet care businesses of all sizes
Books
youtube tools
iPhone 15 Pro
I have filmed every video I have ever posted on my iPhone 15 Pro
Rode Wireless GO Microphone
This wireless mic has great quality and it's easy to use. I use it in most of my videos
Logitech Blue Yeti USB Microphone
This mic is great for podcasts and Zoom calls. I use it when filming in my office
Softbox Lighting Kit
Softbox lighting offers a much more natural and even look than a ring light
60" Lightweight Tripod
This is the tripod I use in my office. (You will need to order a phone mount to go with it)
Flexible Mini Phone Tripod
I use this a lot when vlogging
iMovie
iMovie is free and a great way to start learning how to edit videos. I made my first 100+ YouTube videos with iMovie
Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro is great for when you're ready for more in-depth editing. I now use this to edit all of my longform and shortform videos
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