Everything you need to know to navigate hiring and go from a solo pet professional to a team leader!
Hosted by Doug Keeling (Doug the Dog Guy), The Pet Business Hiring Podcast will interview pet business owners so we can all learn from their experiences.
How Jessica Abernathy Ran Multiple Businesses at Once & Then Became a Coach! - Ep. 20
Épisode 20
mardi 14 avril 2026 • Durée 42:25
For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com
Jessica Abernathy has been in the pet care industry for over 20 years and is known as the "Original Chicago Cat Sitter!" She started her first pet sitting business while she still owned her beauty salon, and over the years she has started and scaled several other pet care businesses in the Chicago area!
Now, Jessica is using her experience to help other pet pros build their businesses! Jessica is the Co-Founder and one of the lead coaches at The Pet Biz People, a new agency of specialists who provide operational, marketing, admin, HR, and systems support for pet care businesses!
Save $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership, or 15% of of your PETSITPRO subscription with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/
Get $100 off your Branding Day with Pet Marketing Unleashed when you put DTDG in the message box when you sign up! https://www.petmarketingunleashed.com/
Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/
Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.
How to Build a Pet Business That Runs Without You w/ Lauri Partanio - Ep. 19
Épisode 19
mardi 7 avril 2026 • Durée 53:20
For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com
Lauri Partanio is the owner & founder of Professional Pets Florida, a team of pet sitters and dog walkers servicing the Eastern side of Tampa, FL. In this episode, we talk about how Lauri has been able to maintain a great work-life balance through delegating tasks and creating leadership roles in her business!
Lauri talks about how the keys to building a team are hiring for integrity, and then trusting your employees to do the right thing.
Learn More About Lauri Partanio and Professional Pets Florida:
How Great Leaders Communicate w/ Savanna Westwood - Ep. 18
Épisode 18
mardi 31 mars 2026 • Durée 01:02:22
For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com
Savanna Westwood is the owner of The Savvy Sitter, a team of pet sitters and dog walkers in the Winter Garden and Windermere areas of Orlando, FL! Savanna is also the President and Co-Founder of the Florida Pet Services Association, a non-profit on a mission to promote professionalism and education for the pet industry in Florida.
Savanna has used her degree in Communication Studies from Stetson University to effectively and efficiently communicate with her team and her clients, and in this episode she gives us tips on how we can do the same!
Learn more about Savanna Westwood and get in contact with her here:
How to Care for Challenging Dogs With a Pet Sitting Team! - Susan Aceti - Ep. 17
Épisode 17
mardi 17 mars 2026 • Durée 50:00
For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com
Caring for "challenging" dogs can be...challenging! But Susan Aceti from Challenging Dogs Pet Care in Laurel, Maryland has figured out the perfect system to meet the dogs where they're at while keeping her team safe in the process.
In this episode, Susan gives us lots of tips on how we can care for challenging dogs in a safer and happier way, and how we can find staff and build a team to do the same!
Susan recently launched a course, Building Relationships with Behaviorally Challenged Dogs 1: A Guide for Dog Sitters and Walkers, to teach us how to use her systems in our own businesses!
You can save 15% off of Susan's course with code first100 when you enroll!
Learn more about Susan and and contact her course, Building Relationships with Behaviorally Challenged Dogs 1: A Guide for Dog Sitters and Walkers, here: https://www.challengingdogs.com/
Hiring Your First Employee? Listen to This First! - Ep. 16 w/ Rebecca Paulsel
Épisode 16
mardi 10 mars 2026 • Durée 01:08:49
For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com
Hiring your first team members can be very daunting, and it's natural to have a lot of questions! In this episode, Rebecca Ann Paulsel from the Golden Leash Dog Walking & Pet Sitting in Houston, TX asked me her top questions as she prepares to hire for the first time!
In this episode, Rebecca asks me: 1. In your years of experience being a business owner & employer, when does hiring actually increase profitability instead of just reducing burnout?
2. What are the biggest mistakes you see pet business owners make with their first hire, and what are some tactical ways to help reduce them?
3. At what point should owners start thinking about lead roles or tiered positions, to move employees up to maintain retention?
4. How much training is ‘enough’ before letting someone work independently?
5. For those who overthink creating their SOP’s and training documents, where would you start and what system/software would you use to get started?
6. What was the biggest mindset shift that helped you personally become a better employer & leader?
Should You Hire or Stay Solo?? A Real Guide for Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers - Ep. 15
Épisode 15
mardi 3 mars 2026 • Durée 27:23
For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com
Growth just for the sake of growth will lead to a business without purpose. Before you hire and start growing a team, ask yourself two questions: 1. "What purpose does growing a team truly serve other than just having a larger business?"
2. "Am I ready to show up as the leader my team needs and deserves every day?"
In this episode, I take a deep dive on how to determine if you should hire or not, and then we talk about when to hire your first employees, and when to continue hiring.
Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here:
From $0 to +$10M: How Dan Reitman Built the Biggest Pet Care Team in Long Island - Ep. 14
Épisode 14
mardi 24 février 2026 • Durée 01:07:12
For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com
In this inspiring interview, we talk about exactly what it takes to build a LARGE pet care business from scratch. Daniel Reitman, owner & founder of Dans Pet Care in Long Island, NY, started with one pet sitting client when he was a part-time veterinary assistant 16 years ago, and now he leads a multi-million dollar pet care business with over 90 employees!
Dan has been one of my inspirations and role models for 10+ years, so getting to interview him about his journey was a true honor. Thank you to Dan for sharing your experience and wisdom with all of us on the Pet Business Hiring Podcast!
How to Find & KEEP Employees with Jess Mather - Ep. 13
Épisode 13
mardi 17 février 2026 • Durée 40:00
For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com
Jess Mather, owner & founder of Pet Pals Dog Walking & Pet Sitting in Roanoke, VA, came on the Pet Business Hiring Podcast to talk about how she utilizes her personal network to find good team members, and the things she does to show them they are valued, which leads to strong employee retention! Thank you to Jess for sharing your knowledge with all of us!
How to Do Meet & Greets With a Team! - Amber Van Denzen - Ep. 12
Épisode 12
mardi 10 février 2026 • Durée 01:00:14
For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com
Have you wondered how meet & greets and new pet introductions work when you have a team? Amber Van Denzen, owner of Atta Boy! Animal Care in Lakeland, FL, changed her "Meet & Greets" to "New Client Consultations," and she explains exactly what these consultations entail and how they protect her team in this episode of the Pet Business Hiring Podcast! Thank you to Amber for sharing her wisdom with us!
How to Pay Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers Hourly with Kim Ottone Tank - Ep. 11
Épisode 11
mardi 3 février 2026 • Durée 53:48
For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com
Kim Tank, owner of Apronstrings Pet Sitting in Contra Costa County, has had employees for longer than anyone else in the business. Kim started hiring W2 employees for her pet sitting business over 30 years ago, and she's been paying them hourly instead of per visit / piecemeal for over a decade. This episode is packed with info on how and why we can pay our pet sitting teams hourly as well! Thank you to Kim for sharing her knowledge and experience with us!
Save $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership, or 15% of of your PETSITPRO subscription with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/
Get $100 off your Branding Day with Pet Marketing Unleashed when you put DTDG in the message box when you sign up! https://www.petmarketingunleashed.com/
Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/
Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.
Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy
Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.
Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy
Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.
Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy
Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.
Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.
Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy
Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.
Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy
Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.
Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy
Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.
Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy
Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.
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