I consider these resources to be some of the very best on their subject matter. I encourage you to check them out as they will be invaluable to you. This list is organized by chapters of my book, The Balanced Pet Sitter. You can also view the list organized by topic on the Pet Sitting Business Resources page (same links, different order).
Chapter 1
- Cat & Dog First Aid Online Training, Red Cross
- First Aid and CPR for Pets: ProTrainings Course
- Pet Tech® Classes
Pet first aid and CPR certification - Pet Sitters International (PSI)
Chapter 2
- Home Sweet Home Pet Care, LLC
- The Best Domain Registrars, Make a Website Hub
How to choose a domain registrar - How to Form an LLC, Nolo
- Pet Sitter Insurance Comparison: Finding the Best Coverage, PSI
- Where Life Meets Legal, LegalZoom
Setting up the legal structure of your business
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
- Black Dog Marketing
Internet marketing service - Small Business SEO: Do These 6 Things to Get Ahead, B-SeenOnTop
SEO optimization
Chapter 7
- Automatic Mileage Tracker & Expense Log, Everlance
- Time to Pet Software
Pet sitting software
Chapter 11
- 10 Top Tips to Protect Yourself and Deflect Negative Energy, NaturalOn
Protecting yourself from drama and negative energy - Pet Rescue Remedy, Bach Flower Remedies
Chapter 13
- Best Neck Gators, (Reviews), CNET
- Pet Rescue Remedy, Bach Flower Remedies
- Thundershirt, Thunderworks
Calming solution
Chapter 15
- Adaptil Calming Pheromone
For dogs and puppies - Gentle Leader Head Collar, PetSafe
- Hands-free Dog Leash, The Buddy System
Waist belt and leash - Wonder Walker Body Walker
Dog harness
Chapter 17
- 5 Keys to Understanding Dog Body Language, Dogster
- Calming Signals: The Art of Survival, Turid Rugaas
- Dog Communication: What Does A Dog’s Body Language Mean? Bark Post
Dog body language charts - How To Read Dog Body Language, AKC
- How to Read Your Dog’s Body Language, Modern Dog Magazine
- Separation Anxiety, ASPCA
Chapter 18
- How to Break Up a Dog Fight, WikiHow
- Reactive Rover Class, Oregon Humane Society
- Foxtail Grass and Your Dog, WebMD
Chapter 19
- External Parasites, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- How to Give an Insulin Shot to Dogs, WikiHow
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
- 5 Keys to Decoding Your Cat’s Body Language, VetStreet
- Cat Talk: A Guide to Cat Body Language, PetFinder
- Cat Body Language: Decoding the Ears, Catster
- Feline Mysteries Solved with Cat Body Language Chart, All Created
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
- How to Give a Cat Medication, AarffVideo
- How to Give Insulin to a Cat (video), Tim Reitsma
- How to Give Your Cat an Insulin Injection (video), VetVid
- Properly Caring for Your Diabetic Cat (video), MPV Hospital
Chapter 25
- GI Stasis in Rabbits: A Deadly Condition, My House Rabbit
- What to Feed Your Pet Rabbit, My House Rabbit
Chapter 31
- De-skunking Your Dog, The Humane Society
- How to Get a Dog to Vomit, WikiHow
- Animal Poison Control, ASPCA
- Essential Oils and Animals: Which Essential Oils Are Toxic to Pets? Michelson Found Animals
Chapter 32
- Find Your Lost Pet, PawBoost
Chapter 33
- Plan Ahead for Disasters, FEMA
Disaster preparedness
Chapter 35
- Your Pet’s Point of View, The Awakened Goddess
- Flower Essences for Dying Animals, Spirit-in-Nature Essences
