In today's episode, I am talking about something no one prepares you for when you start a dog sitting business.

Not pricing.
Not bookings.
Not insurance.

Judgment. Criticism . haters

The eye rolls.
The “that’s not a real job” comments.
The keyboard warriors on Facebook.
The family member who says, “So when are you getting a proper career again?”

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, criticised, or quietly shamed for choosing this path, this episode is for you.

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In this episode we’re talking about branding.

And I want to start by busting a very common belief I hear all the time from dog sitters:

“It’s just a side hustle, I don’t need branding yet.”
“I’ll worry about that when I’m busier.”
“I don’t need anything fancy, I just love dogs.”

But the reality is:
Branding isn’t about being fancy.
It’s about being trusted.
It’s about being chosen.
And it’s about being perceived as a professional, not a hobbyist.

So today we’re going to cover:

• What a brand actually is
• Why branding matters even if you only take a few dogs
• How it sets you apart in a crowded market
• Where to start building your own brand
• Simple tools like Canva that make it easy
• And how professional branding directly impacts your confidence, your clients, and your income

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From Side Hustle to Profitable Business: How to Stop Treating Dog Sitting Like a Hobby and Start Building Something That Pays You Properly

If you’re listening to this while squeezing dog sitting in around another job…
If you love the dogs, but you’re exhausted, undercharging, and secretly wondering why it still feels financially stressful…
Or if you’re thinking, “I’m busy, but I’m not actually building anything sustainable yet”… this episode is for you.

Because there is a massive difference between: Running a dog sitting side hustle and building a profitable dog care business.

And it has nothing to do with loving dogs more. You already do that.

It has everything to do with how you think, how you price, how you structure your days, and how seriously you take what you’re building.

And it is perfectly fine to make money from providing a loving, caring environment for your dog guests, as long as you do providing that care and delivering what you promise

This episode walks you step-by-step through the exact shifts that take someone from:“Just doing a bit of sitting on the side” to “This is a real business that pays me properly and supports my life.”

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Paws to Profit program is now live and open!!

Today’s episode is a special one, because I’m officially launching the Paws to Profit program. I’m going to walk you through who it’s for, who it’s not for, how it works, and how it helps you create a real dog sitting business in just 90 days.

Is it actually possible to turn dog sitting into proper income?

The answer is yes, but only when you stop treating it like a casual side gig and start treating it like a real business. One with structure, boundaries, systems, and confidence behind it.

Too many people jump into dog sitting without guidance, undercharge, burn out, or rely solely on apps that limit their income and growth.

Paws to Profit exists to change that.

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If you’ve ever said any of these things, this episode is for you:

“I’ll just do it for free this once.”
“I’m not sure what to charge yet.”
“I don’t want to scare people off.”
“I’ll charge more once I’m more experienced.”

Pricing is one of the biggest reasons dog-sitting businesses stay stuck as side hustles instead of becoming profitable, professional, fully booked businesses.

And here’s the hard truth:
You can be amazing with dogs… and still burn out, resent your clients, or quit altogether if your pricing isn’t right.

Today we’re talking about:

• Why you should never work for free
• How to transition from free or “mates rates” to being paid
• Why asking other sitters what they charge is a trap
• How to actually work out what you should charge
• And why being “cheap” can quietly kill your business

This episode will change how you think about money in your dog-sitting business

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Is it really possible to run a full-time dog-sitting business?

Short answer: absolutely. Longer answer: absolutely — when you do it the right way.

People see the cute photos, the cuddles, the waggy tails… but they don’t see the structure, systems, pricing, boundaries, and strategy that turn “a side gig” into a fully booked, fully profitable business that genuinely replaces (or exceeds!) your 9–5 income.

Listen to find out how to turn a side hussle or hobby into a full time dog siting business

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The 5 Things I’d Do This Year to Build a Thriving Dog Sitting Business

If you’re thinking about starting a dog-sitting business… Or you’re already dog sitting and wondering why it still feels messy, underpaid, or exhausting… This episode is for you.

Because here’s the thing...

Dog sitting absolutely can become a full-time, reliable, profitable business — but only when you stop treating it like a casual side hustle and start building it with intention.

2026 is not the year to wing it.

It’s not the year to say yes to everything. And it’s definitely not the year to undercharge and hope it works out later.

In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the five things I would do if I were starting my dog-sitting business again in 2026 — and what I’d do differently, faster, and with far more confidence.

These are the foundations I now teach inside Paws to Profit, and they’re the exact shifts that took my own business from “busy but chaotic” to fully booked, profitable, and sustainable.

So let’s get into it.

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Today we’re talking about something that can literally change your calendar, your cash flow, and your confidence: Loyalty & repeat business!

Because here’s the truth…

If you're constantly chasing NEW clients
If every month feels like starting again
If you fear gaps in bookings

then you don't have a marketing problem - you have a loyalty problem.

Repeat clients:

• Book faster
• Spend more
• Refer more
• Are easier to manage
• Fill your calendar without effort

So let’s talk about how to genuinely build loyalty and turn clients into repeat, consistent bookers.

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