The Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers - by Kristin Morrison (Paperback)

About the Book

The Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers will take you through every aspect of the hiring process - from finding the right people, to effectively managing them, to knowing what to do if it's time to let them go. This book has all the information you need to succeed with pet business hiring!

Book Synopsis

What if hiring were easy? How would you like to know just how to attract and retain the ideal staff for your pet sitting and dog walking business? Would you like to effortlessly be able to take a sick day, a long vacation, or simply a day off while your business continues to meet you and your client's needs -- and earn you money?

The Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers will take you through every aspect of the hiring process -- from finding the right people, to effectively managing them, to knowing what to do if it's time to let them go. Plus, you'll receive expert instruction on exactly what you need to make a great hire NOW. This book has all the information you need to succeed with pet business hiring!

Over the course of nearly two decades running her pet business, author and pet business coach Kristin Morrison hired over 250 people. When she sold her business in its 18th year, she had 35 staff members and 4 managers.

Now is your chance to take all the stress and overwhelm out of hiring staff in your own pet business. Whether you're looking to hire your first staff members, make the transition from contractors to employees or expand your existing staff, everything you need to succeed on your hiring journey is in this book.

Review Quotes

"Kristin Morrison has written a powerful 'next step' book for pet sitters and
dog walkers! The Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers is
an A-to-Z guide for finding the right employees and what to do once you've
found the right ones, as well as how to handle the wrong ones. Kristin delves
into the world of independent contractors and gives sage advice on dealing
with them as well. If you're looking to add staff, this is a must-read from a
seasoned professional in the pet industry."
Yvette Gonzales
Past President, National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)

"Next to starting a business, expansion and hiring can be the most daunting
hurdles for owners to cross. Thankfully, The Hiring Handbook for Pet
Sitters and Dog Walkers turns the seemingly daunting and overwhelming
task of hiring and training into an easy, approachable endeavor. The Hiring
Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers is a timely, necessary read
to help pet care providers identify what their business needs, learn how to
screen and interview candidates, and retain talented personnel. Whether
you're hiring your first employee or expanding to a new location, Kristin
Morrison's advice is positive, practical, encouraging, and actionable."
Pet Sitters Associates, LLC
Business Insurance for Pet Sitters

"Whether you are a seasoned pet business owner with many staff members
or just getting ready to hire your first, you'll find Kristin Morrison's
latest book, The Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers,
invaluable! Hiring can be a daunting prospect for any business owner,
but in the pet care industry especially, we want to guard our hard-earned
reputation while finding excellent, trustworthy people who want to help us
succeed. Kristin has firsthand experience in running her own prosperous
pet sitting and dog walking business, and this book is a collection of her
learnings and practical knowledge from actually being 'in the trenches'.
Kristin's book arms pet business owners with strategies that work while
avoiding the pitfalls and costly mistakes. The Hiring Handbook for Pet
Sitters and Dog Walkers contains a wealth of vital information for your
hiring success, yet it is an easy and pleasant read. I highly recommend it."
Jan McDonnal
Tracy, California

"Once again Kristin has written a most engaging and informative book. Her
knowledge, passion, and caring shine through on every page packed with
inspiration and invaluable information for success. This book is like having
your very own mentor to guide you and supporter to help you and your
business reach your full potential. Thank you, Kristin."
Kirsty Everard
Kirsty's Paws
Bournemouth, Dorset, England

"I absolutely loved this book! I had no idea how to hire employees, or when.
Just the thought scared me to death! Kristin makes this book so easy and
enjoyable to read, and it tells you everything you need to know!"
Jan Sutton
Snoring Moose Pet Services
Greeley, Colorado