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The Reality of Professional Pet Sitting: A Candid Look at a Growing Profession
 
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The Reality of Professional Pet Sitting: A Candid Look at a Growing Profession (Paperback)

by Suzanne M. Roth (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 108 pages
  • Publisher: Xlibris Corporation; illustrated edition edition (July 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0738802964
  • ISBN-13: 978-0738802961
  • Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 14 x 0.8 cm
  • Shipping Weight: 159 g
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #569,418 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Book Description
This book is a real-life look at the growing profession of pet sitting. It is a candid look at the author's experiences, and offers helpful hints and advice for potential sitters.

About the Author
Suzanne adores her pets. So what makes her different from anyone else who loves their pets? She loves everyone else's, too! For this reason she started a pet sitting business over eight years ago - NOAH'S ARK PET SERVICES in Pennsylvania. Because she has 20 years of office experience, she is proficient in keeping her business organized. Loving and taking care of the animals comes naturally.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Cute and helpful, May 27 2004
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This book was easy to read and full of cute stories, but some of them were lacking in content or the way in which it was written. They are short one-page accounts of incidences that have happened to her, and while most are entertaining and insightful, a few are anti-climatic and I felt myself waiting for something, when it just ended and the whole point was already told. It also fell short in the editing department, with a handful of typos and unofficial technicals in writing. This is something I or anyone could've easily written. As a published book, it needed work in editing and style before publishing. But as a guide and insight to what you can expect while pet sitting, it certainly does the job. She gives you all kinds of incidences that can, and probably will, happen to any pet sitter. She also wakes you up to the hard parts of the job and, exactly as the title describes, the realities of pet sitting. It's definitely good to read if you are considering going into pet sitting, and I would agree with most of her advice. She definitely shows her degree of experience.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Doggie stories stranger than fiction!, April 9 2004
By A Customer
I read this book in 2 sittings, absolutely impressed by this woman's dedication to pets, when I would have probably given up. If you're considering pet sitting, you certainly need to read this book first. It's a hands-on manual for the job.

Not only does the author give obscure tips (make sure owners didn't lock screen door and exit through the garage) that you'd never think of, she gives personality advice on who will make it and who won't.

In my opinion, one would find it more lucrative to just do cats and not do dogs (which are HIGH maintenance for sure). But the author is a better person than I am in terms of doggie devotion. I'd be in the middle of the street screaming at some of the things that happened to her.

The only thing I disagreed with was her estimation of the income potential, which was low. I think cats and birds would put it much higher than office work. The dogs pull it down. Read it and see for yourself.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Short Comment from the Author, Jan 13 2004
I must agree with Reviewer Gina Sanchez - if purchasing my book, I would purchase the PAPERBACK edition....I wouldn't pay $30 FOR ANY book! :o) Thank you!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I am the author.
First of all, thanks to all who have taken the time to read my book, and to those who have taken the time to write a review. Read more
Published on Jan 11 2004 by suzanne roth

4.0 out of 5 stars Tells it like it is
I had big dreams of becoming a pet sitter, that is until I read this book. I thought pet sitting would be an easy job or great business to start. Read more
Published on Dec 27 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars The reality of professional pet sitting
This is a cute, informative book if you are trying to decide if you want to look into the business of pet sitting as an occupation. Read more
Published on Sep 20 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting glimpse at the obstacles of pet sitting
Before I started boarding small dogs, I had briefly considered pet sitting. However, after having just read about Suzanne Roth's experiences in this book, I am now convinced that... Read more
Published on Jul 24 2003 by Robin G. Sowton

4.0 out of 5 stars The Reality of Professional Pet Sitting
As soon as I received this book I began reading and reading. I did not want to put it down. A very easy and enjoyable read! She is a wonderful, entertaining storyteller. Read more
Published on Feb 5 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for all animal lovers.
This is a fun book. The interesting stories and lighthearted way of telling them by Suzanne makes this book a must read for all animal lovers even if they do not plan to enter... Read more
Published on Sep 15 2002 by gordonchandler

5.0 out of 5 stars Advice: Read this Book First!
I just recently purchased this book. I only wish I had bought it BEFORE I made up my mind to make pet sitting my full-time career.... Read more
Published on April 25 2002 by Mary Russo

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