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Doug the Dog Guy
United States
Приєднався 4 тра 2018
Stories and advice from Doug the Dog Guy, a professional pet sitter and pet business owner.
How to Transition Your Pet Sitting Team From Contractors to Employees!
Enroll in the Pawsitive Hiring Course: dougthedogguy.co/hiringcourse/
More and more pet businesses are moving away from using Independent Contractors to hiring full Employees, especially as regulations continue to get stricter across the country. This can be a daunting transition for a lot of pet sitting and dog walking business, so in this video I'm sharing the 3 biggest challenges I see pet businesses face when transitioning their contractors to employee status, and strategies for addressing these challenges.
Please research your local labor laws, and read the Final Rule put in place by the Department of Labor earlier this year.
Final Rule: www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/misclassification/rulemaking
The Difference Between Contractors and Employees: ua-cam.com/video/qbX67cmcl_E/v-deo.html
How Much Can You Pay Your Employees?: ua-cam.com/video/BwoUlHJBNwQ/v-deo.html
Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: dougthedogguy.co/
Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to pet using my referral link! www.timetopet.com/doug
Do you need your pet and/or car transported? Sign up on our website! badtothebonepetcare.com/
Or email me directly: doug@badtothebonepetcare.com
Sign up for award winning dog walking and pet sitting in Northeast and Central Florida on our website: badtothebonepetcare.com/
My goal is to help other pet business owners succeed, by sharing my knowledge and experience from nine years of building an award winning pet sitting, dog walking and pet transportation business. Expect new videos weekly!
Send me an email: doug@badtothebonepetcare.com
Other videos to watch:
How to Build Your Dream Pet Business: ua-cam.com/video/31jD1-sAybs/v-deo.html
How to Set Your Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Prices: ua-cam.com/video/RGDZp4dflBM/v-deo.html
How to Get Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Clients: ua-cam.com/video/9nhugP9p_L0/v-deo.html
Contracts for Pet Sitters: ua-cam.com/video/LYSWxMBGuno/v-deo.html
How to WOW Your Pet Sitting Clients: ua-cam.com/video/ksjXwGe2V4s/v-deo.html
My Biggest Mistakes as a Pet Business Owner: ua-cam.com/video/oqufDVGTCoY/v-deo.html
Follow me 👇
Instagram: dougthedogguyofficial
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dougthedogguy
Facebook: DougtheDogGuy/
My favorite leash: amzn.to/3Kswsac
My favorite harness: amzn.to/3RmDUpF
My favorite healthy dog treat: amzn.to/3AyPYgH
Gentle leader: amzn.to/3QYfFyj
Eco-friendly poo bags: amzn.to/3e69Ujs
For dogs that are chewers: amzn.to/3wBIWGU
Microphone I use in videos: amzn.to/3RajYWS
Tripod I use for filming with my iPhone: amzn.to/3e3kvvp
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.
Doug Keeling - Jacksonville, FL - Owner & Founder of Bad to the Bone Pet Care
More and more pet businesses are moving away from using Independent Contractors to hiring full Employees, especially as regulations continue to get stricter across the country. This can be a daunting transition for a lot of pet sitting and dog walking business, so in this video I'm sharing the 3 biggest challenges I see pet businesses face when transitioning their contractors to employee status, and strategies for addressing these challenges.
Please research your local labor laws, and read the Final Rule put in place by the Department of Labor earlier this year.
Final Rule: www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/misclassification/rulemaking
The Difference Between Contractors and Employees: ua-cam.com/video/qbX67cmcl_E/v-deo.html
How Much Can You Pay Your Employees?: ua-cam.com/video/BwoUlHJBNwQ/v-deo.html
Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: dougthedogguy.co/
Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to pet using my referral link! www.timetopet.com/doug
Do you need your pet and/or car transported? Sign up on our website! badtothebonepetcare.com/
Or email me directly: doug@badtothebonepetcare.com
Sign up for award winning dog walking and pet sitting in Northeast and Central Florida on our website: badtothebonepetcare.com/
My goal is to help other pet business owners succeed, by sharing my knowledge and experience from nine years of building an award winning pet sitting, dog walking and pet transportation business. Expect new videos weekly!
Send me an email: doug@badtothebonepetcare.com
Other videos to watch:
How to Build Your Dream Pet Business: ua-cam.com/video/31jD1-sAybs/v-deo.html
How to Set Your Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Prices: ua-cam.com/video/RGDZp4dflBM/v-deo.html
How to Get Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Clients: ua-cam.com/video/9nhugP9p_L0/v-deo.html
Contracts for Pet Sitters: ua-cam.com/video/LYSWxMBGuno/v-deo.html
How to WOW Your Pet Sitting Clients: ua-cam.com/video/ksjXwGe2V4s/v-deo.html
My Biggest Mistakes as a Pet Business Owner: ua-cam.com/video/oqufDVGTCoY/v-deo.html
Follow me 👇
Instagram: dougthedogguyofficial
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dougthedogguy
Facebook: DougtheDogGuy/
My favorite leash: amzn.to/3Kswsac
My favorite harness: amzn.to/3RmDUpF
My favorite healthy dog treat: amzn.to/3AyPYgH
Gentle leader: amzn.to/3QYfFyj
Eco-friendly poo bags: amzn.to/3e69Ujs
For dogs that are chewers: amzn.to/3wBIWGU
Microphone I use in videos: amzn.to/3RajYWS
Tripod I use for filming with my iPhone: amzn.to/3e3kvvp
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.
Doug Keeling - Jacksonville, FL - Owner & Founder of Bad to the Bone Pet Care
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Life As a Pet Transporter - Montana to Florida Vlog!
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Come along as I transport Gus from Montana to Florida! I offer private long distance pet transportation and in this video we focus on pet friendly hotels and what you need to know for finding hotels while traveling with dogs! Do you need your pet and/or car transported? Sign up on our website! badtothebonepetcare.com/ Or email me directly: doug@badtothebonepetcare.com My Other Pet Transportatio...
The Cost of Dog Ownership in 2024
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Have you ever wondered how much it actually costs to be a pet parent? I have tracked every dollar spent on my Golden Retriever since the day he was born! Turkey recently turned 3 years old, so in this video, I am sharing all of our pet expenses from the first 3 years. The cost of living has gone up for everyone the past few years, and the same is true for out pets. In this video, I break down o...
The Ultimate Guide to Traveling With Your Dog! Road Tripping Tips From a Pro Pet Transporter!
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Do you want to take a road trip with your dog? I go over everything you need to know for traveling with your pets in this video! I have been a professional pet transporter for several years and have learned a lot about how to take a safe and enjoyable trip with your dog or cat. In this video, I transport a Golden Retriever named Manny from Seattle, WA to Miami, FL and I show you all the places ...
EVERYTHING You Need to Know to Become a Pet Transporter! | Georgia to California w/ Pro Transporter
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Do you want to get paid to travel with dogs? Become a pet transporter! In this video, I bring you along as I transport two Xoloitzcuintli's from Atlanta, GA to San Jose, CA and I talk you through EVERYTHING you need to know to become a professional pet transporter as we go! Do you need your pet and/or car transported? Sign up on our website! badtothebonepetcare.com/ Or email me directly: doug@b...
Everything You Need to Know About Pet Sitting and Dog Walking! | Q&A + Day in The Life!
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Thank you so much for getting the Doug the Dog Guy channel to 5,000 Subscribers! Come along with me for a full day of dog walks and pet sitting visits as I answer your questions! Table of Contents: 00:57 - An animal I would like to pet sit for in the future? 03:24 - Should I guarantee arrival times for dog walks and pet sitting visits? 05:04 - What are the biggest challenges with being self-emp...
Day in the Life of a Professional Pet Sitter & Pet Business Owner! + PRO TIPS!
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to not only be a full-time professional pet sitter, but lead an award winning team of dog walkers and pet sitters in Jacksonville, FL? Here's a glimpse into my life as the owner and founder of Bad to the Bone Pet Care! Sign up for award winning dog walking and pet sitting in Jacksonville, Orange Park, Plant City, N. Lakeland, E. Tampa, and surrounding areas...
How to STAND OUT When Networking with Local Businesses!
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Making yourself stand out when talking to other businesses is crucial. A small gift will brighten their day and will make you memorable! Sign up for award winning dog walking and pet sitting in Jacksonville, Orange Park, Plant City, N. Lakeland, E. Tampa, and surrounding areas on our website: badtothebonepetcare.com/ Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business ...
Reselling Shoes to Buy a Rental Property! | Flipping for Profit Ep. 2
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Watch episode 1: ua-cam.com/video/QYdqSMWFBeQ/v-deo.html We have dreamed about building a portfolio of rental properties, so this year we are trying a side hustle of flipping auction items for profit until we can afford our first rental home! We are excited to see where this leads and to share our progress with you! I hope to apply and test a lot of the business concepts I have learned through ...
Best FREE Tools & Resources for Pet Businesses!
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Enroll in the Grow Your Pet Care Business Bundle: DogCoGrow Marketing Course, the Pawsitive Hiring Course, and a cohosted webinar series with private community! The waitlist is open now, official enrollment period will be 2/26 to 3/5! dogcolaunchmarketingcourse.com/ Educating yourself and building a business can expensive, but it doesn't have to be! There are a lot of great FREE podcasts, UA-ca...
The Benefits of Starting a Local Networking Group | Interview w/ Austin Tuck and Cyndi Richards
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Building relationships with other local businesses can be incredibly beneficial, and Austin and Cyndi have taken this to the next level by starting a networking group in the Richmond, VA area! Austin tuck Owner of Tuckered Out Dog Walking in Richmond, VA tuckeredoutrva.com tuckeredoutRVA Cyndi Richards Owner of Peace of Mind Pets in Richmond, VA peaceofmindpetsrva.com ...
Why I Went to a Veterinary Conference as a Pet Sitter
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As a professional pet sitter and business owner, I am always looking for ways to increase my knowledge and network. Going to conferences like the NAVC Veterinary Meeting & Expo gives me the opportunity to learn more about the medical side, and meet experts like Dr Adam Christman! Do you need personalized and private transportation for your pets? I would love to help! See more and get in contact...
New York to Florida with Poodles! + UPDATE On Transportation Business
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New York to Florida with Poodles! UPDATE On Transportation Business
Personalized Coaching For Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Businesses
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Personalized Coaching For Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Businesses
Turning Auction Items Into a Rental Property! - Flipping For Profit - Ep. 1
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Turning Auction Items Into a Rental Property! - Flipping For Profit - Ep. 1
How to Build Community & Increase Client Engagement - w/ 2024 PET SITTER OF THE YEAR Bobbi Wilson!
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How to Build Community & Increase Client Engagement - w/ 2024 PET SITTER OF THE YEAR Bobbi Wilson!
My 2024 Plan! + End of Year Survey Results
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My 2024 Plan! End of Year Survey Results
From Employee to Business Owner - Cynthia Hess is The Most Experienced Pet Sitter!
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From Employee to Business Owner - Cynthia Hess is The Most Experienced Pet Sitter!
EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Becoming a TRAVELING PET SITTER!
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EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Becoming a TRAVELING PET SITTER!
Building a Pet Business on Your Own Terms | Interview w/ 2010 Pet Sitter of the Year Scott Black!
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Building a Pet Business on Your Own Terms | Interview w/ 2010 Pet Sitter of the Year Scott Black!
What I Have Learned From Coaching Pet Business Owners | Lessons for Every Petpreneur!
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What I Have Learned From Coaching Pet Business Owners | Lessons for Every Petpreneur!
How to Network and Build Relationships With Other Pet Businesses! | Interview w/ Arroyo Pet!
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How to Network and Build Relationships With Other Pet Businesses! | Interview w/ Arroyo Pet!
The True Cost of Pet Ownership - How Much I Have Spent on My Dog in Two Years!
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The True Cost of Pet Ownership - How Much I Have Spent on My Dog in Two Years!
How Much Can You Pay Employees as a Pet Sitting Business? | Labor Costs FULLY Explained!
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How Much Can You Pay Employees as a Pet Sitting Business? | Labor Costs FULLY Explained!
How Often Should Cat Sitters Visit? | Interview with Shannon Hendon of Ocala Pet Sitting!
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How Often Should Cat Sitters Visit? | Interview with Shannon Hendon of Ocala Pet Sitting!
Transporting a Puppy From Missouri to North Carolina! | Long Distance Pet Transportation Business!
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Transporting a Puppy From Missouri to North Carolina! | Long Distance Pet Transportation Business!
How to Get Reviews and Referrals! | Grow Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business!
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How to Get Reviews and Referrals! | Grow Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business!
Spooky Pet Sitting Stories! | Pet Sitting at a HAUNTED House!
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Spooky Pet Sitting Stories! | Pet Sitting at a HAUNTED House!
How to Pay Your Pet Sitting Team! | Full Interview with Kim Ottone Tank
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How to Pay Your Pet Sitting Team! | Full Interview with Kim Ottone Tank
Should I Get Payment Before or After the Service? | When To Get Payment for Pet Sitting!
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Should I Get Payment Before or After the Service? | When To Get Payment for Pet Sitting!
Springfield is the best place to walk Dog's in our town imo.😉
Hello i need to transport 2 cats from Sacramento to Albuquerque. Can u recommend a service or company?
Doug thank you for your videos. Question. Is there a live interview for becoming USDA certified?
Great business person and educator! You are a natural! ❤
What a great video! Thanks Doug!
Love this. Thank you Doug
I love this video. I love it more how the dog just randomly walks into the forest during the video.😂😂
Hello from CT! I started pet sitting on Rover in July. It just started picking up finally. I’m considering doing it full-time. Love your videos! Very motivating! 🙌🏻
Why am I just now finding you?! I’m literally a few miles from your Jacksonville location! I’ve been a Rover sitter since 2017 but have been full time since 2022. My 2025 goal is to implement better private marketing strategies so I’ll be binging your videos and probably reaching out to hopefully network with you 😊
Just started petsitting in January 2024, it was a slow start but it picked up very quickly, I have hardly been home this year & next year I will be petsitting in France & already booked up through December 2025! Grew just by word of mouth! I love my job so much!
Fiona is so stinking cute!!!!!!
Hi, Doug. I’m accidentally starting my own pet sitting business. Your advice is clutch! Many thanks!!
I don't know what's the norm.... Adding the fee or % per day of the service or just for the actual day of the holiday. . Ughhhhhh I need urgent advice!!
Do you charge holiday prices for the entire stay or just day of. For example if I have a client that wants me to dog board their pet for 7 days to visit family for Thanksgiving You charge the holiday fee for just Thanksgiving or for each day
I can't thank you enough for not just this video but all your videos but right now I really really appreciate your perspective and sharing your own experiences with holiday info
Love these vlog style videos with advice. I’ve been playing these on my walks as inspiration!
Would you still recommend hiring as an employee for someone who is only going to be working seasonally?
Just starting out my dog walking/ pet sitting business journey and these videos have been so helpful!!🙏🏻
What would you charge 13 hour day in Massachusetts for 1 small dog? Plus 1 other 8 hour day. I was thinking $50-$75 a day I dont know help
Great information
I am in Central Texas. How do you deal with the heat? 100 degree heat is the norm for months during the year. There are very specific windows that are ok to walk. How can you make enough income during these times of year?
I would love to see the yearly cost of grooming for those breeds that need a monthly professional groom. And, yes, there are many dogs that need professional grooming due to various reasons. If you can bath and do nails yourself, that money can be invested in the better food and treats. There are some breeds (and mixed breeds) that truly need a full bath, brush out, cut, nails, etc. In my area, the average cost for a small full mobile groom is $100 before tip. Per year, that alone is $1,200.
I also had a client that was a hoarder but i didnt want to shame them so i kindly let them know I wouldn’t be a good fit for them.
I agree with this business model. The industry is so unpredictable.Thats what I'm learning as a solo operator.
So many great tools thank you so much.
I so appreciate all your tips and advice. I have been walking dogs for just about two years. I do most of these things you suggest but I can’t wait to implement the new tips. Thanks again for all the work you do to help us out and for the pets
Thanks!
I cannot decide what to put on my t shirt that will catch peoples attention
What do you do with your dogs when you do house/live in sits with clients?
Gidget is so friggin cute
Congratulations! I enjoyed this topic! I noticed this was posted over a year ago . So was wondering if you would update us here on how the second admin went. I’m assuming by the look of things everything went fantastic!
Thanks so much for sharing this! I feel like some people think it’s easy work
Thank you
So much great advice. I can see if I take each suggestion and go out and do it. This could grow my business. I’ve been a dog walker for two years. I’m now looking to groom, my dog walking business. So I appreciate all this fantastic information.
How to you screen your employees background checks? what kind of business insurance do you carry?
this is amazing information! I have been a dog walker for two years. And I’m looking to expand my business and hire some people to help me out. You stated you have 30 employees how does 30 employees look to you? Are they all independent contractors? How do you go about your hiring process with that many people? Thank you for all your rad information.
Hey Doug can you make a video on how you do meet and greets with new employees and employees in other areas you expand to?
Looking forward to this video too!! Thanks!
Hi! I have two videos covering how to handle meet & greets with employees in the Pawsitive Hiring Course! :) dougthedogguy.co/hiringcourse/
Wag is even worse than rover. Random ppl bidding to take care of your pet
Why do you even work if you have 30 employees? Just to stay busy? Or maximize profit? How do you trust them to be on their own? Man so many questions I could ask wish I could speak to you
Call way more expensive the past four years under Biden and Harris. I’m sure you could see the difference.
Golden retrievers are the best
If I knew what I know now after 23 years in the business I would not have started it to begin with. There are way to many downsides than upsides.
Yo Doug! You helped me and my wife start our business one year ago. We started from scratch and our consultation call informed us with everything we needed to know from the business side and service side of our endeavor. We have slowly built up and are now absolutely thriving! Thank you so much for your guidance! You saved us from A LOT of pit falls.
great advice. I'm ordering the dog treats and gentle lead through your affiliate link. I can't wait to try them on my walks!
great advice on not trying to 'make the sale' on the first meeting. I'm still in the beginning of my dog walking career and I have to remind myself to not be so desperate to be hired. I don't want to scare someone away by making someone feel pressured.
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Turkey!!!
Really enjoyed the video and am looking at the next career. Subscribed and will definitely check out your webpage and other videos.
where is link for terms of service and time to pet??
This is my dream job!