Joan of Ark Pet Sitting

01/09/2025

Hey this dark dog keeps following me! Can you make it go away?

01/06/2025

This is my Goodest Boy sit!

01/05/2025

Couldn't you just tell my mom you took me out? It's cold.

01/03/2025

UPDATE: All spots have been filled

✂️Cat spay and neuter spots available✂️

We have space available for low cost cat spay and neuters on Tuesday, January 7th. You must be able to drop off at 8 am and pick up at 4 pm THAT DAY.

Your cat will receive their surgery, rabies and FVRCP vaccines if needed (please bring any prior vet records), treatment for fleas and ear mites (selamectin), and a nail trim all for $65.

Additionally, we offer a blood test to check for FIV/Felv ($30) and/or a microchip ($30), both are highly recommended!

Please email [email protected] to secure your space and we will send along the necessary information.

01/03/2025

Being a professional pet sitter requires a tremendous trust factor. So how does a pet sitter earn a client’s trust, especially that of a new client? Some clients will go directly from knowing nothing about you to booking an initial meeting. Some will find you online and peruse your reviews or testimonials and then book the initial meeting. Many more will take the recommendation of someone they trust.

These personal recommendations are the best kind because they give you as a sitter instant credibility. We trust people by association. If my friend whom I trust recommends pet sitter X, I’m also going to trust pet sitter X, whether I’ve met them or not.

So how do you get your current clients to refer you to their friends? You can do a great job sitting for your clients and hope that they tell their friends and family, or you can take a more proactive approach.

This is where your client referral program comes in. Here are the five elements of a great program:

Allow the referrer to get something out of it-

People like helping other people. They like feeling knowledgeable and able to provide a friend with a great option for pet sitting. They also like being recognized for doing a good deed (i.e., referring you).

One of my personal favorites is a program where both the referrer and the referee get a discount. For example, “If you refer a friend, both you and your friend will get $20 off of your next service.” This has the added benefit of encouraging the referrer to book with you again in future and also allows them to “sweeten” their referral as they’ve now secured a $20 off deal for their friend as well.

Make it easy for someone to refer you!

I’m lazy, you’re lazy, everyone’s lazy. This is nothing against people, it’s just the way it is. Even the most helpful and kindhearted people will refer you more often if you make it easy for them. Read more on our blog!

https://petsitters.org/page/TheBestClientReferralProgram




The Pet Business Coach

01/02/2025

I smell breakfast!

01/02/2025

Welcome 2025! We've been waiting for you.

12/31/2024

It's that kind of day?

12/31/2024

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from JOA!

12/24/2024

You're not that exciting. #

12/24/2024

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Have a safe and happy holiday.

12/21/2024

What did you step in?

12/19/2024

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12/15/2024

Do you know what I know?

12/12/2024

🎁Its the most wonderful time of the year 🎅
SO MANY great deal this month for your 🐕

12/10/2024

Good afternoon, everyone!
We have a few announcements and reminders for you guys today;

First, we have an important update to the cancellation policy. As of MONDAY, JANUARY 13TH, The cancellation policy will be as follows:

Non vacation walks/drop-ins:
Cancellation 48-24 hours prior to scheduled visit: 50% of the visit fee.
Cancellation 24 hours or less prior to scheduled visit: 100% of the visit fee.

Overnights and vacation walks/drop-ins:
Cancellation 7 days prior to start of booking: 30% of total bill.
Cancellation 5 days prior to start of booking: 50% of total bill.
Cancellation 3 days prior to start of booking: 100% of total bill.

*Please know that we do understand that emergencies happen that result in cancellations. If this is ever the case, please feel free to reach out to us directly. Also, any days that are canceled due to inclement weather are not subject to cancellation fees!

Second, we have some winter weather reminders:
Please make sure to clear the entryway that you would like us to use to get into your house of any snow and ice prior to our scheduled visit- ESPECIALLY STAIRS. This is for the safety of JOA as well as your pets. Failure to clear ice and snow may result in JOA not entering your house to complete the visit, and you will still be billed for the visit if we feel that it is unsafe to access your house. (This does not apply to clients who live in apartment buildings and condos where maintenance is responsible for snow and ice removal. We do recognize that there is no control over a third party. This is also not applicable in instances where the snow has accumulated during the day, after the client has left the home.)
Please make sure to leave out a towel for your pups! Nobody wants a wet house from a soggy pup that has just pounced through the snow… and even on days that they don't pounce through the snow, it is very likely that they will be walking through ice melt. Not everybody uses PetSafe salt, so a towel left out for their paws is always a good idea!
Lastly, as it starts to get colder out, in cases of extreme weather/ low temps, JOA may use our discretion to determine if it is too cold out for your pet to have a full walk. This is for the safety of your pet and will be determined for each pet individually, case by case. For those instances when it is too cold to safely have a full walk, we will provide a potty break outside and then indoor play to burn energy.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out directly!
Best,
Joni & Crys