Course Curriculum

Pet Sitting and House Sitting: From Side Gig to Career

6sections
46lectures
3h 45mtotal

What you’ll learn

  • • Master the Basics of House Sitting & Pet Sitting: Understand the key skills, responsibilities, and what clients expect from a great sitter.

  • • Build a Profitable House Sitting & Pet Sitting Business: Learn how to market your services, attract clients, and create a sustainable business model.

  • • Travel Hack with House Sitting: Discover how to use house and pet sitting to travel the world for free, saving on accommodation while exploring new places.

  • • Develop Winning Client Relationships: Tips and strategies on building trust with homeowners and pet owners, and ensuring repeat bookings.

  • • Pet Care Essentials: Learn how to care for different pets, from dogs and cats to exotic animals, with practical tips on safety and wellness.

  • • Find House Sitting & Pet Sitting Opportunities: Explore the best platforms to join and how to build an impressive profile to land your first job.

01

INTRODUCTION

5 lectures • 23min

  • INTRODUCTION

    2:01

  • ABOUT ME AND TOOLS FOR THE COURSE

    11:34

  • DISCLAIMER

    1:46

  • TYPES OF SITTING

    4:47

  • PROS AND CONS OF THIS BUSINESS

    2:56
02

ETIQUETTE

9 lectures • 50min

  • KEEPING THE CLIENT HAPPY

    11:03

  • KEEPING THE PET HAPPY

    3:42

  • GUESTS

    3:03

  • DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

    10:18

  • DISCRETION

    4:44

  • CHANGING THE PLAN

    5:21

  • CANCELING

    2:23

  • HOW TO CANCEL LIKE A PRO

    0:42

  • THE DEATH OF A PET

    8:50

  • SECTION QUIZ

    Activity
03

CARE

6 lectures • 26min

  • ALLEVIATE A PETS ANXIETY

    2:06

  • WHAT TO DO WHEN THE DOG ISN'T WHAT YOU EXPECTED

    4:53

  • PLANTS AND GARDENS

    5:58

  • POOL CARE

    2:43

  • POOL CARE

    Activity

  • SAFETY

    6:56

  • SAFETY REFLECTION

    Activity

  • HOW TO KEEP A HOME SECURE WHILE HOUSE SITTING

    3:53
04

BUSINESS

22 lectures • 1hr 52min

  • THE INTERVIEW

    5:55

  • Practice Role Play

    Activity

  • RED FLAGS

    0:58

  • DUMPING A CLIENT

    1:03

  • MANAGING YOUR SCHEDULE

    2:55

  • PRICING YOUR SERVICES

    4:06

  • PAYMENT

    19:07

  • UPDATING YOUR PRICING EMAIL TEMPLATE

    0:47

  • YOUR PROFILE

    4:41

  • MARKETING

    3:38

  • SOCIAL MEDIA

    1:05

  • USING A SITE

    3:47

  • 2026 Trusted House Sitter Update.

    2:17

  • LEGAL

    10:23

  • TAXES

    5:09

  • MY SERVICES

    4:29

  • USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO GET CLIENTS

    12:53

  • COMMUNITY

    6:01

  • CONTRACTS

    3:42

  • BURNOUT

    10:27

  • KNOW WHERE THE LINE IS: DEFINING YOUR CLIENT NON-NEGOTIABLES

    Activity

  • GROWING YOUR BUSINESS - FROM HUSTLE TO FULL-TIME

    5:02

  • AFFILIATE MARKETING

    3:55
05

OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF

4 lectures • 11min

  • GIFTS FOR CLIENTS

    0:42

  • PET LOSS

    1:12

  • HOUSE SITTING AS A TRAVEL STRATEGY

    5:09

  • THE DO'S AND DON'TS OF HOUSE SITTING FOR TRAVEL HACKING

    4:24
06

END OF THE COURSE WRAP UP

1 lecture • 2min

  • YOU DID IT!

    1:48