Feeling like your pet sitting or dog walking business is running you instead of the other way around? 🐾 You’re not alone. In today’s episode, l share my 4-part process to beat burnout, find balance, and fall back in love with your business — without working more hours.

If you’ve ever thought about giving up because you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or feel like your business is one crisis away from collapse, this episode will help you uncover what’s really causing the chaos (the root cause) and how to fix it for good.

💡 You’ll learn how to identify what’s draining you, create realistic solutions, and implement changes that actually stick — all while cultivating the 3 traits that every thriving pet sitter and dog walker needs.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – What to do when your business feels too hard
02:15 – How to find the real reason you feel burnt out
05:42 – My story: 2 years without a day off and what it taught me
09:20 – Step 1: Identify the root cause
13:05 – Step 2: Imagine your ideal solution
16:48 – Step 3: Implement fast and fail forward
20:10 – Step 4: Assess, tweak, and refine
23:55 – The 3 secret ingredients: knowing, courage, and resilience
27:30 – Lessons from my grandmother’s resilience
31:00 – The “Be the Buffalo” mindset to push through challenges

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Should you charge for meet and greets as a pet sitter, dog walker, or daycare owner? 🚨 In this episode of The Dog Sitter’s House Podcast, I break down why charging for meet & greets might actually be costing you more money (and better clients) than it’s making you.

Here’s the truth: your meet & greet isn’t just “another appointment”—it’s your chance to shine, build trust, and prove why you’re worth premium pricing. When you slap a $25–$50 fee on it, you risk scaring off clients who could be worth $5,000+ a year to your business.

In this video, I share 6 powerful reasons why successful pet business owners don’t charge for meet and greets—and how you can use them to land loyal, higher-paying clients without wasting time.

👉 If you want to step into your CEO role, attract quality customers, and stop trading time for pennies, this episode is for you.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Stop charging for meet & greets 🚫
1:15 – Why so many pet pros charge (and the logic behind it)
3:40 – Reason #1: Pricing red flags you can’t ignore
7:05 – Reason #2: The power of knowing your Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)
12:10 – Reason #3: Building trust with free meet & greets
17:30 – Reason #4: The truth about no-shows and “serious” buyers
22:15 – Reason #5: Controlling your time without charging fees
27:00 – Reason #6: Why CEOs never nickel-and-dime clients
32:20 – Final thoughts: The smarter way to grow your pet business

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Ready to stop hustling for clients and finally attract the RIGHT ones into your pet sitting, dog walking, or boarding business? In this episode of The Dog Sitter’s House Podcast, I’m breaking down my Magnetic Marketing Blueprint—the same system I use to stand out in a crowded market and consistently book premium clients (without relying on ads or being glued to Facebook groups).

You’ll learn the 3 pillars that make marketing simple, effective, and actually enjoyable: finding your niche, creating a powerful USP, and highlighting the real benefits that matter most to clients.

🎧 Listen in if you’re tired of chasing clients, discounting your prices, or blending into the sea of pet sitters in your area. This episode will help you market smarter, not harder—so you can get back to doing what you love.

✨ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Why marketing feels so hard for pet sitters
03:15 – The hidden cost of generic marketing
06:42 – Pillar #1: Choosing your niche
12:58 – Pillar #2: Crafting your unique selling proposition (USP)
20:10 – Pillar #3: Selling with benefits, not features
28:35 – How to attract premium clients with ease
34:12 – Final thoughts + next steps

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In this episode of the Dog Sitter House podcast, I tackle one of the most frequently asked questions by pet sitters and dog walkers, which is how to take time off without impacting income. I discuss the common struggle of burnout in the industry and why simply blocking off a weekend each month is insufficient for true relaxation and recovery. Instead, the solution lies in implementing a recurring revenue system tailored for dog walking, drop-ins, or daycare services. This system ensures financial predictability and less client chasing, allowing for more consistent time off. The episode covers this recurring revenue system, its benefits for both business owners and clients, and invites you to take a deep dive into this transformative approach.

00:00 Introduction and Common Challenges for Pet Sitters

02:12 The Flawed Solution of Blocking Weekends

04:04 The Need for a Better Solution

06:11 Introducing the Recurring Revenue System

10:36 Benefits of a Recurring Revenue System

13:50 Implementing the Recurring Revenue System

22:01 Conclusion and Free Training Announcement

30:51 Podcast Anniversary and Call to Action

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In this insightful discussion, I talk with Dr. Reana about the common challenges faced by pet sitters, dog boarders and dog walkers, ranging from the fear of saying no to clients, setting boundaries, to charging what they're worth. We dive deep into the neuroscience behind these behaviors and provide actionable strategies to help pet business owners break free from limiting beliefs.

Discover how understanding your relationship with money, recognizing invisible beliefs, and employing neurohacking techniques can lead to a healthier business and personal life. Learn practical tools to identify patterns, delve into the root causes, and ultimately transform your mindset for sustained success.

Whether you're struggling with people-pleasing tendencies or hesitant to raise your prices, this episode provides valuable insights to help you grow both personally and professionally.

00:00 Overcoming the Fear of Saying No

01:34 Setting Boundaries with Clients

05:42 The Neuroscience Behind People Pleasing

09:57 Recognizing and Breaking Patterns

19:42 Understanding Your Relationship with Money

23:12 Accessing and Addressing Deep-Seated Beliefs

32:33 The Power of Journaling

33:21 Identifying Deep-Seated Beliefs

35:20 Client Case Study: Money Beliefs

38:12 Neurohacking and Brain Priming

41:21 Reprogramming Through Repetition

42:29 Recognizing Invisible Beliefs

50:30 Emotional and Physical Signs of Resistance

56:48 Final Thoughts and Resources

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Raising your dog sitting or dog walking rates doesn’t have to feel terrifying. In this episode of The Dog Sitter’s House Podcast, I share exactly how I raised my rates by 90% (yes, ninety!) without losing my clients — and how you can announce your new pricing confidently without guilt, fear, or burnout.

I’ll walk you through the six core elements I used to announce price increases with confidence, how to handle client fears (and your own!), and why underpricing keeps you stuck in the “struggling sitter” cycle.

If you’ve ever worried about losing clients when raising your rates, this episode is your blueprint.

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Are Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Prices Too Low?

In this video, we discuss various signs that indicate your prices might be too low. We explain how underpricing can either attract the wrong customers or repel quality customers and offer insights on what to charge for your dog sitting and dog walking services. Learn how to set your prices to reflect undeniable value and communicate it effectively.

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In this video, I'm gonna share with you how I built a six figure dog business without the burnout and without a huge team as how I did mine.

Thank you for watching and I hope you've learned something and see you on my next video!

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