{"id":181444,"date":"2018-10-11T20:11:25","date_gmt":"2018-10-11T20:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/d\/how-to-interview-a-pet-sitter\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:45:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T06:45:32","slug":"how-to-interview-a-pet-sitter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/d\/blog\/how-to-interview-a-pet-sitter\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Sitter Interview Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Asking the right questions at a Meet & Greet is a critical part of having a successful Pet Stay.\u00a0 PetCloud is here to guide Pet Owners.<\/h3>\n
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    What dog breeds and types of pets do you have experience in minding?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Will there be other pets or children will be present when the pet stay takes place?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    What previous experience have you had?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    What training have you received?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Do you have additional references?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Why do you like being a Pet Sitter?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Are you insured?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    How often will you be home with my pet? Do you have other full time work commitments? Are you home on weekends?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    How often do you answer your phone if I need to contact you?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Where will you be taking my dog for a walk during the stay? Are there parks or beaches?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    What do you normally do in the event of a medical emergency?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    What would you do if my pet escaped in order to recover them?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    How far away is your nearest Vet located and are they 24hrs?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Do you have a car and license in event of emergency or trips to the groomers?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Watch your pet\u2019s interaction with the Sitter and or their pets.\u00a0 Do they seem to get along?<\/p>\n

    Get your pet sitter to take your pet for a short walk and say a few basic commands like \u2018sit\u2019, \u2018stay\u2019, \u2018leave it\u2019, \u2018lie down\u2019 and do they come when the sitter calls their name?\u00a0 You are trying to assess whether they handle\/control your pet when out in public situations.<\/p>\n

    We hope these questions come in handy!<\/p>\n\n\n