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How to start a new Dog Walking business

Looking to start a new Dog Walking business? How can Tailster help? Tips and advice for the dog walking industry.

26th December 2022

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What does a cat sitter do?

Wondered about the different things a cat sitter might be asked to do? We’ve listed the various aspects of a typical cat sitter job, including things that aren’t actually related to cats!

25th December 2022

Average Dog Walking Prices In The UK

Dog walkers charge a range of different prices based on the length of the time walked and whether dogs are walked solo or in groups – here’s our analysis of the average dog walking prices in the UK.

25th December 2022

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Choosing a cat sitter or cattery?

When choosing a cat sitter versus a cattery – there are a range of things you’ll need to consider. We outline the pros and cons of each choice for this important decision.

5th October 2021

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Checklist: Tailster’s Cat Sitting Advice

If you’re a cat owner, you likely already understand the stress that can be afflicted upon your cat due to a change of routine. While it’s best to upkeep a routine for your feline, we understand it may not always be possible when life gets in the way. From holidays to work, there are plenty of reasons as to why you may need a cat sitter to step in and help from time-to-time.

13th September 2021

Why do Tailster charge commission?

Here’s an explanation on why Tailster charges a commission to carers for transactions we introduce on the site.

21st August 2021

COVID-19 guidelines | Can I re-open my pet care business?

The Government guidelines regarding running your pet business during Co-vid lockdown periods.

21st August 2021

Checklist: What Your Dog Sitter Needs To Know

Here’s everything that your dog sitter needs to know before they start taking care of your dog…

21st August 2021

Why dog walking insurance is so important as a dog walker.

At Tailster we have industry-leading insurance that covers emergency vet care, public liability, and loss of keys on any booking that has been booked through the site, prior to the care starting. This means that if you’re providing pet care solely through Tailster, you’re covered if anything should happen to a pet in your care.

21st August 2021

Tailster help small animals find a pet carer too!

Tailster likes to cater to all your animals needs – and we are not just talking about dogs and cats! We now have a small animal care category too. If you have lizards, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, tortoises… or any other small animal requiring care while you go away, then Tailster may be the perfect solution for you.

21st August 2021

7 Tips To Be A Successful Tailster Pet Carer

We asked some of our most popular pet carers for some of their most valuable advice, which will hopefully help you to ace your jobs and earn those all-important good reviews from your dog walking and pet sitting clients.

21st August 2021

A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Dog Sitter

A Dog Sitter can be anyone who is left in charge of other people’s dogs while they are away. A professional dog sitter, however, is a service provider who charges a fee for his/her dog sitting services, experience, and expertise. Here’s a guide to how you can begin the road to becoming a professional dog sitter.

21st August 2021

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