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Audiobook Now Available: Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers

The Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers audiobook is here – and it’s two weeks ahead of the scheduled release date!

The Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers audiobook is available today!

You can click to get it delivered to your email inbox in less than 30 seconds and listen right now to the Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers audiobook.

The audiobook also comes with a 71-page accompanying booklet to guide you on your hiring journey.

(For those of you who listen to to books on Audible, this book will be available on Audible in September 2020.)

I’ve had a lot of dog trainers, pet groomers and dog daycare owners ask me if this book will help them hire great people too? And the answer is YES, absolutely!

Though this hiring handbook was written with pet sitters and dog walkers in mind, many other service-based pet professionals have found this hiring book immensely useful for their dog training, pet grooming and dog daycare businesses too.

Click to get it and listen now to the Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers audiobook.

Happy listening, learning, hiring and growing!

About the Author:

Kristin Morrison started her pet sitting and dog walking company in the mid-90s and it grew to become one of the largest pet care companies in California. Kristin hired over 250 people in the course of running her business for 18 years and when she sold the business, she had 35 dog walkers and pet sitters and 4 managers on staff.

Kristin is the founder of Six-Figure Pet Sitting Academy™ and Six-Figure Pet Business Academy™ which provides coaching, webinars and business products to pet sitters, dog walkers, dog trainers, and pet groomers across the United States, Canada, the UK and Australia.

Kristin is also the host of the Prosperous Pet Business podcast which is found on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also listen to it on the Prosperous Pet Business website.

Kristin is the author of five books: Six-Figure Pet Sitting, 30 Days to Start and Grow Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business, The Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers, Prosperous Pet Business and Six-Figure Pet Business. Her books are available in paperback on Amazon. The eBooks and audiobooks are on her website at: www.SixFigurePetBusinessAcademy.com

Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SixFigurePetBusinessAcademy/

Join the Prosperous Pet Business Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/prosperouspetbusiness/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petbizcoach/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/petbizcoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/SixFigurePetSitting

Podcast:

Prosperous Pet Business Podcast: https://prosperouspetbusiness.com/pet-business-podcast/

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I Need Your Help: Vote For Your Favorite Book + Pet Photo!

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In this photo are some of the Book + Pet Photo Contest winners from the years 2011-2019!

Hi pet business owners,

I need your help but don’t worry, it’s a fun thing. 🙂

I’ve had A LOT of wonderful photo submissions to the 2020 Book + Pet Photo Contest. I need your help to chose the top three photo winners!

Please click here to cast your vote and help me pick the winners.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Voting ends at midnight on Thursday, June 25 so cast your vote now.

Thanks much,

Kristin Morrison started her pet care company in the mid-90s and it grew to become one of the largest pet care companies in California. Kristin hired over 250 people in the course of running her business for 18 years and when she sold the business, she had 35 dog walkers and pet sitters and 4 managers on staff.

Connect on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SixFigurePetBusinessAcademy/

Join the Prosperous Pet Business Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/prosperouspetbusiness/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petbizcoach/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/petbizcoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/SixFigurePetSitting

Podcast:

Prosperous Pet Business Podcast: https://prosperouspetbusiness.com/pet-business-podcast/

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The Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers eBook and Paperback Now Available!

Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers / Kristin Morrison / August 7, 2019

It’s finally here! The book so many of you pet sitters and dog walkers have asked for is now available.

You can get the book in paperback on Amazon OR you can click here to get the Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers eBook.

Pet sitters and dog walkers are already starting to let me know their books have arrived by sending me pictures of their books.

Oh, and I’ve a lot of dog trainers, pet groomers and dog daycare owners ask if this hiring book will help them.

The answer is YES! Even though it was written with pet sitters and dog walkers in mind it’s really for any service-based pet business owner who wants to find, hire and keep great staff.

You’ll find the paperback on Amazon and click to get the eBook version of the Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers eBook.

Wishing you a happy hiring experience. This book will show you how!

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New Book: The Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers is Coming Soon!

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Do you need or want to hire pet sitters and dog walkers to work for you?

Kristin Morrison’s newest pet business book is almost here!

The Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers by Kristin Morrison is coming this summer.

Hiring high-quality, right-fit dog walkers and pet sitters is one of the most essential steps to creating more money, time, and freedom in your pet business, but you’re not alone if you find this process daunting… or even downright frustrating!

Pre-Order This Transformational Pet Business eBook and You Will:

Easily navigate the hiring process and attract the staff you want.
Understand how to financially prepare to hire.
Learn the personal and professional benefits of hiring excellent employees.
Stop stressing over paperwork — this book explains everything you’ll need!
Receive expert advice on how and what to pay your employees.
Get tips on how to delegate and release your fear of letting go.
Know what to do if you need to part ways with a staff member.
Strengthen your pet business reputation and professionalism.
And so much more!

Regularly $24.95, this eBook is only $19.95 when you pre-order the eBook today.

($5 off pre-order price offer expires at midnight on May 1, 2019. You’ll receive your eBook via email hot off the press in August 2019.)

Click to find out more and save $5 now on the pre-order price for The Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers eBook.

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INTRODUCTION		5
	Welcome to Our Company!	5
	Handbook Purpose	5
EMPLOYMENT		7
	Equal Employment	7
	Background Checks	8
	At-Will Notice	8
	Anniversary Date	8
	Immigration Law Compliance	8
	Introductory Period	9
	Employment Classifications	10
	Personnel Records	10
	Employee References	11
	Job Vacancies	11
	Job Postings	11
	Transfers	12
	Employment of Relatives	12
	Seniority	12
CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR		13
	General Guidelines	13
	Anti-Harassment	16
	Anti-Bullying	17
	Complaint Procedure	19
	Corrective Action	19
COMPENSATION		21
	Pay Periods	21
	Pay Adjustments	21
	Overtime	22
	Performance Evaluation	22
	Promotions	23
	Demotion	23
	Work Assignments	23
	Advances and Loans	23
BENEFITS		24
	Holidays	24
	Military Leave	24
	<Your State> Paid Leave Law	24
	Jury Service Leave	25
	Witness Leave	26
	Voting Leave	26
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY		27
	Non-Smoking	27
	Drug and Alcohol	27
	Safety	28
	Workers’ Compensation	29
	Workplace Violence and Security	29
WORKPLACE GUIDELINES		31
	Hours of Work	31
	Lactation Breaks	31
	Attendance/ Tardiness	31
	Personal Appearance	33
	Confidentiality	33
	Conflict of Interest	34
	Outside Activities	35
	Reporting Irregularities	35
	Inspections/ Searches	36
	Electronic Assets Usage	36
	Social Media	38
	Company Phone Usage	42
	Personal Property	42
	Client Location-Related Procedures	43
	Initial Consultations	43
	Pet Care Visits	43
	Do’s and Don’ts of the Pet Sitting / Dog Walking Visit	47
	Emergency Procedures	50
EMPLOYMENT SEPARATION		51
	Resignation	51
	Termination	51
	Personal Possessions & Return of Company Property	51
MISCELLANEOUS		52
	Inclement Weather	52
	Automobile Accident	53
	Parking	53
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT		54