The Michigan Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers Association - Michigan's most trusted pet care providers


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joining Michigan Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers

 

Michigan Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers is open to all professional Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters in Michigan who meet our requirements.

 

Your Membership Includes:

  • Business listing for one year on Michigan Pet Sitters and Dog Walker's website. Just one referral from our listings can pay for an entire years membership. Listings are grouped by county and then broken down by zip code.

  • Email discussion group for networking with colleagues online through our online yahoo group.

  • Meetings face to face networking meetings organized by Michigan Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers. Currently held in the South East Michigan area. We hold meetings generally once every 1 to 2 months. Announcements of meetings come through our yahoo group.

  • Group advertising through Michigan Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers events, pamphlets, press releases, search engines, and other forms of media.

  • Members only area access to obtain industry resources, events, trade secrets and educational information.

  • Discount on Pet First Aid and CPR classes. This 6 hour course is currently taught in the Detroit Metro Area and offered every few months. Regular price is $79 for our 6 hour course, your cost only $39 per person.  Applies to you and your staff. Includes first aid handbook, certificate and more. This is the same PetTech Pet First Aid course taught at the major Pet Sitter conferences. For details of classes and more information see www.FirstAid4Paws.com

  • Use of our "Member" logo on your advertising information and website.

Requirements:

  • Insurance / Bonding - You must carry commercial liability insurance that covers you and all those who work for you. If you have employees or independent contractors working for you they must be bonded.

  • Professional Standards - Members of Michigan Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers proudly pledge to uphold our Code of Ethics.

  • Networking - We feel that networking with other pet sitters is important to making quality referrals and supporting our colleagues. Michigan Pet Sitters membership includes being a part of our discussion e-mail group. The list is set up so members can support and network with colleagues, it is also a place where new pet sitters can gain insight. You are not required to join the list, but it is highly encouraged. If you do not join the list you will not get automatic notifications of meetings, our newsletter, and other updates. They will still be posted on our members only area but you will have to log in to check for updates.

  • Referrals - One of the founding principals of Michigan Pet Sitters is that pet sitters would have a place to turn to when potential clients contacted them that were out of their area. If a client contacts you and you are unable to provide service for them we ask that you refer them to www.michiganpetsitters.com or another sitter you know directly.

  • Dues - Membership rates are based on your service area size. Each one renews every 12 months at the same rate. Rates are locked in once you join and will not go up.

    1. Chihuahua Size: 1 to 5 zip codes is $40 per year

    2. Jack Russell Size: 6 to 11 zip codes is $54 per year

    3. Golden Retriever Size: 12 to 23 zip codes $76 per year

    4. Irish Wolfhound Size: 24+ zip codes $90 per year

    We feel that for all we offer this is an extremely good value. You can cancel anytime. We also offer a 30 day money back guarantee if you are dissatisfied for any reason.

If you agree to our requirements and wish to join Michigan Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers please click on the "buy now" link below.  Once you complete payment you will be taken to a form to submit your information. You will need to have your current insurance information and if you have sitters working for you will need to have your bonding information ready. Payments are through PayPal. If you are not able to use PayPal and would like to pay by check please email us.

 

Once your information is submitted it will take up to 5 business days to get listed on the website, you will be given access to the online network and members area as soon as you submit your information for the website listing. We reserve the right to reject or cancel any membership at any time for any reason. If we exercise this right we will prorate and refund your current membership. If you are found in violation of the Code of Ethics then your membership may be canceled and no refund given. If you do not receive a response within 5 business days or if you ever have any questions or concerns please email info@michiganpetsitters.com.

 


Chihuahua Size: 1 to 5 zip codes is $40 per year. Automatically renews each year.

 


Jack Russell Size: 6 to 11 zip codes is $54 per year. Automatically renews each year.

 


Golden Retriever Size: 12 to 23 zip codes $76 per year. Automatically renews each year.

 


Irish Wolfhound Size: 24+ zip codes $90 per year. Automatically renews each year.

 


If you would ever like to cancel your membership use the button below

 


Send mail to info@michiganpetsitters.com with questions or comments
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