Unfortunately, in Kansas, and most states, there is no licensing or regulations to indicate proficiency as a pet sitter. My professional credentials and advantages of hiring Gentle Guardian Pet Sitting include:
- I treat your pets as if they were mine.
- Insured (for your protection–not just mine)
- Bonded
- Background Checked
- Certificate in Pet First Aid/CPR from Pet Tech, Inc.
- Member of Pet Sitters International since 2010. PSI is the world’s leading educational association for professional pet sitters
- Training in body language of dogs, cats and horses
- Training in positive reinforcement with no fear, pain or intimidation
- Having a professional contract to set mutual expectations and provide clarity of services
- Having a veterinary release for emergencies (your vet)
- Having plans for worst-case scenarios
- Several years of actual pet sitting experience (since 2010)
- It’s not just a sideline “job” for me; It’s a career.
Every family has a whole new story and methods of caring for their pets and I learn from each and every one of them. As a professional pet sitter, I also take advantage of many opportunities to learn about pets utilizing science-based information.
