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Now Servicing: Mesa, Gilbert, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon and San Tan Valley
Fostering a dog is a great way to offer a loving home for a distressed dog.  It may seem like a formidable task, but it's a very tangible way to make a difference. Everyone benefits: The foster volunteer gets to spend time with a special dog, and the rescue gains space for a new dog. The foster dog gets a second chance at becoming a cherished pet. The new owners get a dog that is better adapted to home life, and therefore has a better chance of remaining in the new home permanently.

What is expected of the volunteer?
  •  Make the foster dog feel like they are a part of your family
  •  Provide food
  • Basic obedience, including but not limited to:

o   Sit
o   Down
o   Easy
o   Walking on a leash
o   Off
o   Leave it
o   Not jumping
o   Mouthing
o   Potty training
o   Crate training
  • Must bring your foster dog to at least 1 adoption event per month.
What does the Rescue provide?  Typical Rescues will provide the following:
  •    A crate if the volunteer doesn’t have one
  •    A collar and leash if the volunteer can’t afford to purchase one
  •    Bowls, toys and other items as the Rescue has donations to offer
  •    Regular vet care – all dogs will come to you vaccinated and spayed or neutered
  •  Another benefit to being a foster parent for Ruff Road Rescue is you get *FREE pet sitting from Play Time Pet Care when you have to leave your dogs at home.

For more information on being a foster family please contact Ruff Road Rescue at http://www.ruffroadrescue.com/Volunteering.html




     










Jenna Trethewey
Play Time Pet Care
480-292-9735
www.PlayTimePetCareAZ.com

*Must live in the service area of Play Time Pet Care and subject to availability.

Pet Sitter in Training

Play Time Pet Care puts their new pet sitters through the ringer before allowing them to take on clients by themselves.  It is a process, that most new pet sitters may think is tedious, but for MY business, it's required.

First thing is first:  The interview process.  I don't hire just anyone with pet passion to work with me.  They must prove themselves in many different ways, often going through at least 2 sometimes 3 interviews before being hired on to the team.  If your interested in learning more about my interview process you can read my last blog How Do I Get THAT JOB? Pet Sitting and Dog Walking.


Once the perfect candidate is identified, background checked and added to our insurance the training begins. Our first training period is dedicated to educating the new pet sitter on Play Time Pet Care's philosophies, policies and procedures and expectations.

After everyone is on the same page we begin hands on training.  Hands on training consists of shadowing an experienced pet sitter already on the team.  The new pet sitter will shadow another team member on several appointments, gaining as much exposure to our different pet clients as possible.

Once we have determined that the new sitter is comfortable and capable of pet sitting on their own, we will assign a current client to them to perform a series of pet sits by themselves.  (With the permission of the pet parent of course.)  We will then follow up on their work.  I will do drop by visits to check on the sitters attention to detail and offer advise for future visits.  I will follow that sitter for a period of time, checking on their work, making sure nothing is forgotten.  The two of us have a tremendous amount of communication going on during this entire process.

All of this MUST be completed prior to a new pet sitter taking on their own clients. They have to pass my standards of care before I will EVER let them into a client's home.  After all, it's my name, reputation and brand on the line.

Your no obligation consultation is just a phone call away!  480-292-9735

How Do I Get THAT Job? Pet Sitting & Dog Walking


Playing with pets all day?  Really?  How do I get THAT job?

It takes more than a willingness to hang out with pets to be a great pet sitter.  That is why Play Time Pet Care has a rigorous hiring process.  Not only is it our business to make sure your pets are well taken care of, but it's our brand, our reputation, our name that is on the line.  That is why we take hiring new pet sitters very serious. There is certainly a time for play and a time to take life a bit more seriously.

Here are the steps to becoming a Play Time Pet Care pet sitter / dog walker:
  1. Apply - There are specific steps that have to be followed in order to apply for the job.  If those steps aren't followed...no chance at an interview.
  2. First Interview - If you are invited to the first interview, bring your best game. Be on time, show me you know how to have some fun and tell me everything you think I'll need to know about you and your experience with pets to make me want to call you back.
  3. Second Interview - This interview is conducted in my home, around three dogs who don't all allow everyone to love them, they are a tough crowd.  The applicant is asked more situational questions to see how they would respond or react to specific scenarios.  Not only am I interviewing the prospect, but my dogs are too.  The applicant is given some homework and, if completed, may be considered for the job.
My interview process is quite lengthy.  A good interview will last for at least an hour, on both the first and second.  I take my time hiring...I would rather turn down business than hire the wrong person.  My philosophy is to hire slowly and fire quickly.  My interview process is long on purpose...I want to find the right person, that will go above and beyond for my clients and offer the same, if not better, service than I provide.

Once I find the right person, they are background checked and added to my insurance.  Then...the training begins!


Looking for a pet sitter that goes above and beyond?  Need a company that can take care of your needs at the drop of a dime?  Play Time Pet Care is your answer!  Give us a call today for your no obligation consultation.  480-292-9735 www.PlayTimePetCareAz.com

Reviews for Pet Sitter in Mesa, AZ



I just love our clients, both 4 legged and 2 legged!  Check out what they have to say about us:

kudzu.com - 2 reviews
"Best in town We have 4 dogs and an Amazon Gray. Jenna did great for us while we were gone for a long week end. Even to taking the trash can to street and bringing it back for us. I'll difinitely use her again in the future!"‎ - Rmwillig ‎ - Oct 1, 2010 - Full review »
"Great Caring and Responsible Service I have 4 dogs and Play Time Pet Care took great care of them while I was gone. I chose an hour a day service where the dogs were fed and played with. I got daily updates by text of how they were doing. I felt extremely comfortable ..."‎ - TFryer16 ‎ - Aug 18, 2010 - Full review »
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hope ‎ - Jun 24, 2011
Play time pet care (Jenna) is great! Came over and met the pups, got to know them a little. Started walking my overweight lab Bella and went out of her way to help train her to make the walks more enjoyable for each of them. Bella lost 8 lbs and is doing better then ever. Thanks soooo much Jenna, what a great thing it is that you do!
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Martii ‎ - Jun 24, 2011
Play Time Pet Care has been caring for my six English Springer Spaniels for about a year now. Jenna is the greatest and goes beyond normal pet care. She always makes sure the water bowl is full before she leaves, and when she stays overnight brings the newspaper in, empties the garbage. She is great with my pets - and we always feel so good knowing she is watching them. 

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