u/C00LBRZ2006

recommendation

I’m a full-time pet caregiver (since spring 2023) and until now, have tracked everything I’ve been doing (appts, notes, addresses, etc) with my clients with a calendar app, a symbol/color info key and my contact book [on my phone].

Early on I researched software for managing my business and found one that was extremely thorough. It offered a myriad of resources.

A couple months ago I decided to sign up. Of course the price had gone up since I originally looked it up. Ok fine. But, I have found that it is a challenge to “build it” without sitting down and immersing myself for hours at a time. Then the next time I would sit down I felt like I had to start learning everything over again.

In about a year or two (depending on the state of the U.S.) I’m planning to move closer to family and I figure at that point I can do a lengthy deep-dive on this software and add clients as I get them.

Of course, I still have to find a way to simplify and consolidate my schedule and clients, track my mileage, and have clean financial information.

Does anyone use or have a recommendation for less complicated software I can use in the meantime?

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u/C00LBRZ2006 — 6 days ago

I have been walking & housesitting dogs full-time for about 3 years. I’m at a place where I’m second-guessing how I charge multiple dogs. I’ve been charging more up until now but I’m feeling a way about it. Mostly about dogs who are virtually the same amount of care. I don’t have issue with charging for a second dog who needs more care like a senior, puppy, or needs meds, etc.

What criteria do you use to determine charging for more than one dog? (For walking or housesitting or drop-ins)

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u/C00LBRZ2006 — 18 days ago