looking to work with animals for a living?

Learn a proven method to starting your own pet service:

Learn from Josh Schermer (bio), the owner of Downtown Pets in New York City, how to get started building your pet service today! It doesn't matter if you are just starting out or already have some clients, "The Dog Walker & Pet Sitter Bible" will provide you a winning strategy to growing your passion for animals into a career. Josh Schermer's methods not only revolve around you creating a profitable career for yourself but more importantly a career you can be proud of!

What the book covers:

Here are the major areas covered in "The Dog Walker & Pet Sitter Bible":

  • Get your business off the ground for under $1,000!
  • Create a business plan and action plan for your company.
  • Learn from the business plans of famous companies and apply it to your own business.
  • Decide what the best type of pet service for you is based on your personality.
  • Learn the basics to working with dogs outside.
  • Learn the basics to working with all types of pets inside their homes.
  • Learn how to find, screen and close propestive clients.
  • Learn how to manage the daily problems you will incur with your clients.
  • Learn how to get rid of clients who are not right for your company.
  • Learn how to minimize the amount time spent on scheduling and billing.
  • Learn how to wow your customers with great customer service without driving yourself crazy!
  • Learn how to prepare for your first employee.
  • Learn proven methods to finding, screening and managing your employees.
  • Learn from our detailed 10 day training program.
  • Learn how to keep your walkers happy and motivated.
  • Learn how to keep your walkers with you for many years.
  • Learn how to get an edge on your competition when it comes to your employees.
  • Learn tips on weeding out your bad walkers
  • Learn how to fire your bad walkers.
  • Learn how to minimize the damage of bad walkers and to protect yourself from past walkers stealing your clients.
  • Create a road map meant to ensure your financial well-being and personal happiness.
  • Receive coaching, guidance and support from someone who has already created a succcessful pet service.
  • Study the good and bad lessons you've learned from past bosses.
  • Learn how to market and promote yourself on the cheap.
  • Create a dynamic website for little money.
  • Use social media to interact with your existing clients and to find new clients too.
  • Place highly on the major search engines like Google, Yahoo and Bing.
  • Create a long-term strategy to placing well on the Internet.
  • Create a comfortable and effective home office to run your business from.
  • Maximize the power of your email program.
  • Use an accounting program to track your bills and chart your profits.
  • Learn how to keep your company ahead of the competition in all areas of your business!
  • Create checks and balances meant to ensure you don't become a slave to your own company.

View an example chapter from the book.

"Josh Schermer outlines ways to set up a pet care business in a way that a newcomer can easily follow. I highly recommend it to anyone who’s even thinking about starting up a dog walking or pet sitting business."
- Therese K. (owner of PetSitUsa.com)

 

"I have worked with Josh for many years and as a professional dog photographer and dog trainer I can say without hesitation that Josh is one of the most dedicated and knowledgeable people in the field that I have met. I am sure that his book will be a valuable asset to anyone interested in dogs."
- Garry Gross (owner of Dog Trainers of New York)

 

"This IS the bible of petsitting and business start up. A truly impressive and extremely detailed "how to" guide that will certainly get the reader off to the right paw. Finally, a place to point all of those who ask me how to get started. Dogs all over will be thanking Josh for their great care!"
- Colleen S. (Dog Trainer and Owner Of NY Walk and Train)

 

"The passion for what Josh does shines and the knowlegde he has for the industry is very impressive. I would say this is probably the best $39.99 investment if you're thinking of starting a Dog Walking/Pet Sitting business or if you already have one and need the resources to fine-tune and grow." ThePetBookLady.com

 

"After reading this book I feel confident that I can start a successful pet service while also staying true to my love for animals. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in starting their own pet service and can't wait to start my company!"
- Sarah B.

 

"I found this book very useful but what I liked most was that it wants you to look out for your own happiness too. The author reminds you to make sure you take care of your personal and financial wellness. I think it's easy to lose track of your own welleness while creating a company and I appreciated the reminders."
- Kathy C.

 

"I know Josh personally because I was one of his employees for over 2 years. I was excited to read his book and the book far exceeded my already high expectations. What was so fascinating for me was how Josh bottled the day to day operations and philosophies of Downtown Pets into this book. His philosophies work so well at Downtown Pets and they work in this book too!"
- Molly Z.