Pet Sitter Confessional2 Nov 2022

331: Strengths of Solo Pet Sitting with Alicia Obando

Have you decided to stay solo? It's a decision everyone faces in their business, and one that most struggle with from time to time. Alicia Obando, owner of Pitter Patter Parenting, joins the show to share why she has stayed unapologetically solo. She walks us through how she markets herself effectively and how she's set her policies to support being a solo sitter. Living in a society that says we need to always go bigger and "better", Alicia pushes back by changing her mindset about the kind of services she offers.

Main topics

Being more targeted
Taking vacations
Appearing legitimate
Shaping policies and procedures

Main takeaway: Be proud you are running your own business the way you want to run it

About our guest

As a previous child and family therapist and former animal welfare and veterinary administrator, Alicia Obando started Pitter Patter Parenting in 2015 to bring together her love of helping families and pets. She provides pet care, education and support to help families manage their pets in a way that encourages safe and healthy relationships for everyone. She works hard to educate people of all ages about pet care and safety through individual consultations and group classes for adults and kids. She provides pet care services such as dog walking and vacation pet care, so that her families know their pets are in good hands when they can't be there for them. And lastly, she is certified as a pet loss bereavement specialist, to help clients through the grieving process when that time comes. From bringing home their new pet, to helping their pet cross the rainbow bridge, Alicia is there to help her families manage and celebrate the wonderful world of pet parenting.

Links:

pitterpatterparenting.com

https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/078-keeping-dogs-and-kids-safe-with-alicia-obando

https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/126

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