The Pet Sit Blog

What’s in your dog walker’s wallet?

March 26, 2009

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“License and registration please,” is not a phrase typically associated with dog walking, but it may soon very well be.  Lawmakers in San Francisco, CA, are debating an act that would require dog walkers to be licensed.

Anyone can call themselves a dog walker, or a pet sitter, for that matter.  According to San Francisco’s Recreation and Park Department such a proposal would help protect animals from mistreatment, of which many cases have been reported.  It would also help to raise funds in the wake of major budget cuts and could assist with maintenance of the city parks, where the majority of dog walkers take their animals.

While perhaps good in theory, such a proposal could be difficult to enforce and would do little to truly help protect animals from rogue dog walkers or pet sitters with a penchant for animal cruelty. 

The real focus should be on helping pet owners choose quality and professional caretakers for their furry friends.  Pet Sitters International (PSI) offers tips for selecting a new pet sitter.  PSI, the world’s largest educational association for professional pet sitters, was founded on three key principals: professional excellence, outstanding service and high-quality standards.

For assistance finding a PSI pet sitter in your area visit http://www.petsit.com/locate/