Comments on: Getting Started Pet Sitting http://kids-in-biz.com/kib/85/getting-started-pet-sitting/ Kids In Business Sat, 03 Jul 2010 20:58:17 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Samantha http://kids-in-biz.com/kib/85/getting-started-pet-sitting/comment-page-1/#comment-414 Samantha Sat, 03 Jul 2010 20:58:17 +0000 http://kids-in-biz.com/kib/?p=85#comment-414 Maybe Tina has a point...but if you think of it this way, don't all children and teen need parent supervision? It is probably the parent's choice if their child could take care of a special need animal or not. Also, just to point out, the article says that before you start this pet sitting business, you have to be atleast experienced, doesn't it? Well I'm a 12 year old girl that used to take care of a full adult Rottweiler and also an adult Belgian malinois but with a few help from my parents. I would like to start dog sitting and I am sure that I'm probably responsible enough.I know basic questions like what is the normal routine, how long does it walk need to be, does it take any medication or special items for their comfort, likes and dislikes, how many meals does it take during the day and etc. Also I have only thought of these questions by myself. Sooo just saying, pet sitti g IS TRULY a great job and opportunity for children and teen PERIOD. Maybe Tina has a point…but if you think of it this way, don’t all children and teen need parent supervision? It is probably the parent’s choice if their child could take care of a special need animal or not. Also, just to point out, the article says that before you start this pet sitting business, you have to be atleast experienced, doesn’t it? Well I’m a 12 year old girl that used to take care of a full adult Rottweiler and also an adult Belgian malinois but with a few help from my parents. I would like to start dog sitting and I am sure that I’m probably responsible enough.I know basic questions like what is the normal routine, how long does it walk need to be, does it take any medication or special items for their comfort, likes and dislikes, how many meals does it take during the day and etc. Also I have only thought of these questions by myself. Sooo just saying, pet sitti g IS TRULY a great job and opportunity for children and teen PERIOD.

]]> By: courtney http://kids-in-biz.com/kib/85/getting-started-pet-sitting/comment-page-1/#comment-397 courtney Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:32:32 +0000 http://kids-in-biz.com/kib/?p=85#comment-397 i need a job but im only 10.................. i need a job but im only
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]]> By: bethany http://kids-in-biz.com/kib/85/getting-started-pet-sitting/comment-page-1/#comment-361 bethany Thu, 21 May 2009 16:51:44 +0000 http://kids-in-biz.com/kib/?p=85#comment-361 I would love to take up pet sitting! Good idea! I already have a dog and cat of my own. Tina does make good points. But I am honestly really responsible. Babysitting is a good idea too, i already babysit my brother on a daily basis for free and I have made $65 in just 3 babysitting jobs! Thanks for good ideas, keep 'em coming! -Bethany :) I would love to take up pet sitting! Good idea! I already have a dog and cat of my own. Tina does make good points. But I am honestly really responsible. Babysitting is a good idea too, i already babysit my brother on a daily basis for free and I have made $65 in just 3 babysitting jobs! Thanks for good ideas, keep ‘em coming!
-Bethany
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]]> By: treece http://kids-in-biz.com/kib/85/getting-started-pet-sitting/comment-page-1/#comment-318 treece Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:26:53 +0000 http://kids-in-biz.com/kib/?p=85#comment-318 Tina, You certainly have made some valid points and we'll continue to stress the need for adult supervision in any child/teen based business venture. Pet sitting is serious business...so is babysitting, for that matter. Tina,

You certainly have made some valid points and we’ll continue to stress the need for adult supervision in any child/teen based business venture.

Pet sitting is serious business…so is babysitting, for that matter.

]]> By: Tina http://kids-in-biz.com/kib/85/getting-started-pet-sitting/comment-page-1/#comment-313 Tina Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:57:17 +0000 http://kids-in-biz.com/kib/?p=85#comment-313 Pet sitting IS NOT a great idea for children. Period! Pet Sitting IS NOT A HOBBY, nor should be taken as a hobby nor just for fun! Professional Pet Sitters carry full insurance, are licensed and bonded. They are NOT children or teens. They have their own business, which many requires an attorney and an accountant to set up the corporation, L.L.C or Inc. This is not for a child to run and operate. What happens when an animal gets ill, hurt or were to get loose? What about if they were walking a dog and someone approached the dog, and it jumped on them and scratched their face and needed many plastic surgeries? Or worse bites someone or another animal? Who is going to pay for that? Are you prepared to pay thousands or hundreds of thousands when you are taken to court and sued? At least the liability insurance that one has will cover those types of issues. What about if the pet needs medication, are the "children" old enough to administer such? What about pilling an angry cat? What if the cat escaped out the door when being opened or leaving? There are SO many more things to think about, research (like Pet First Aide courses), licensing, bonding, insurance, attorney fee, accountant fees, etc....that a child CANNOT do, heck there are A LOT of adults that do not have the first clue as to how to start and operate a successful Pet Sitting Business. It is not a "cute" profession…. it is serious business! Pet sitting IS NOT a great idea for children. Period!
Pet Sitting IS NOT A HOBBY, nor should be taken as a hobby nor just for fun!
Professional Pet Sitters carry full insurance, are licensed and bonded. They are NOT children or teens. They have their own business, which many requires an attorney and
an accountant to set up the corporation, L.L.C or Inc. This is not for a child to run and operate.
What happens when an animal gets ill, hurt or were to get loose? What about if they were walking a dog and someone approached the dog, and it jumped on them and scratched their face and needed many plastic surgeries? Or worse bites someone or another animal? Who is going to pay for that? Are you prepared to pay thousands or hundreds of thousands when you are taken to court and sued?
At least the liability insurance that one has will cover those types of issues.
What about if the pet needs medication, are the “children” old enough to administer such? What about pilling an angry cat? What if the cat escaped out the door when being opened or leaving?
There are SO many more things to think about, research (like Pet First Aide courses), licensing, bonding, insurance, attorney fee, accountant fees, etc….that a child CANNOT do, heck there are A LOT of adults that do not have the first clue as to how to start and operate a successful Pet Sitting Business.
It is not a “cute” profession…. it is serious business!

]]> By: Tricia http://kids-in-biz.com/kib/85/getting-started-pet-sitting/comment-page-1/#comment-312 Tricia Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:43:50 +0000 http://kids-in-biz.com/kib/?p=85#comment-312 Pet sitting is such a great idea for our children. It teaches them responsibility, and helps them earn money. Great idea. Thanks for sharing with us. Pet sitting is such a great idea for our children. It teaches them responsibility, and helps them earn money.

Great idea. Thanks for sharing with us.

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