Tails from the Trade: Inside Professional Pet Sitting - Part 2
In this insightful interview, Isabel chats with Scott Black, a seasoned pet sitting professional with over 19 years of experience. In the episode, Scott shares valuable tips, stories, and best practices for pet parents and pet sitters. Scott also shares personal anecdotes that illustrate these points, providing a rich, experience-based perspective on the pet sitting industry, one that has evolved dramatically in almost 20 years. Isabel and Scott have so much to discuss and share about the pet sitting industry; this episode is the first part of a two-part interview. Check back to listen to the conclusion of this fantastic discussion. Enjoy the show!
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BIO:
"Uncle" Scott Black has been recognized as Pet Sitters International's 2010 Pet Sitter of the Year, while attending PSI's annual Quest for Excellence convention in New Orleans, LA. February 2011. Scott has also been a top-five finalist for this prestigious award in 2007 and 2009. Scott recently renewed his certificate of training in Pet First Aid and CPR through Sunny-dog Ink, valid through September 2026. Scott achieved his certificate as a CPPS, Certified Professional Pet Sitter, through Pet Sitters International on March 30, 2014, and recently obtained the necessary continuing education units to recertify through March 30, 2026.
Personal Touch Pet Sitting is a fully Bonded and Insured company, and we are honored to provide proof of a clear criminal history and references to all our clients. Scott is also honored to be a founding member of the Texas Pet Sitters Association.