The Pet Business Hiring Podcast

Doug Keeling

Everything you need to know to navigate hiring and go from a solo pet professional to a team leader! Hosted by Doug Keeling (Doug the Dog Guy), The Pet Business Hiring Podcast will interview pet business owners so we can all learn from their experiences. Apply to be on the podcast here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFdMK9BW0J6bvVSxMQOMDI_jgaKSfvgh3tua_Nk75CiRE2LA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=118060532965765542272 Enroll in the Pawsitive Hiring Course here: https://pawsitivehiringcourse.com/

  1. 22h ago

    How to Get Your Pet Business Found on ChatGPT & AI Search w/ Erika Godwin - Ep. 31

    For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com  Use Barketing's free job application builder and job schema generator: https://barketing.co/pet-care-careers-toolkit AI is changing the way pet parents search for dog walkers and pet sitters—but is your business ready? In this episode, Doug talks with Erika Godwin, founder of Barketing Solutions, about how to get your pet business found in ChatGPT and AI search. They break down the future of SEO, website content, blogging, schema, AI-generated content, and even Google's AI agents calling businesses. If you want your pet care business to stay visible and competitive as search changes, this episode is a must-listen. Download my FREE guides and templates, get on my email newsletter, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/ Please remember to follow the podcast and give it a 5 star rating wherever you listen! Email me if you're interested in being a guest or a sponsor, and follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date! Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy: https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivehiring https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/  Follow me 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/ Send me an email: doug@badtothebonepetcare.com  Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/doug Learn More About Critter and save 20% off your first 3 months with my code DTDG20 here: https://www.critter.pet/ Save $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/ Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026: https://flpetassociation.org/ 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.

  2. Jul 7

    5 Ways to Stop Employees from Taking Your Clients! - Ep. 30

    For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com  Learn More About Critter and save 20% off your first 3 months with my code DTDG20 here: https://www.critter.pet/ Having employees steal our clients is one of the biggest fears I hear from other pet business owners, so in today's episode I talk about how you can prevent that from happening, and way you can protect yourself when it does happen! Download my FREE guides and templates, get on my email newsletter, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/ Please remember to follow the podcast and give it a 5 star rating wherever you listen! Email me if you're interested in being a guest or a sponsor, and follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date! Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy: https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivehiring https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/  Follow me 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/ Send me an email: doug@badtothebonepetcare.com  Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/doug Save $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/ Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026: https://flpetassociation.org/ 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.

  3. Jun 30

    How to Run Your Pet Business Remotely! - Ep. 29

    For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com  Learn More About Critter and save 20% off your first 3 months with my code DTDG20 here: https://www.critter.pet/ Having your business continue operating successfully while you're on vacation is a dream for many of us, so in today's episode I tell you the story of how I went from a solo pet sitter to eventually have a team that runs totally without me. To see more about my team structure and how I manage my business remotely, watch this video: https://youtu.be/2gGgGx8IG_g Download my FREE guides and templates, get on my email newsletter, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/ Please remember to follow the podcast and give it a 5 star rating wherever you listen! Email me if you're interested in being a guest or a sponsor, and follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date! Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy: https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivehiring https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/  Follow me 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/ Send me an email: doug@badtothebonepetcare.com  Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/doug Save $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/ Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026: https://flpetassociation.org/ 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.

  4. Jun 16

    How Smart Pet Businesses Use Data to Grow Faster | Jordy McNamara - Ep. 28

    For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com  Learn More About Critter and save 20% off your first 3 months with my code DTDG20 here: https://www.critter.pet/ What happens when a tech professional starts a dog walking business and realizes the pet care industry deserves better software? In this episode of the Pet Business Hiring Podcast, I sit down with Jordy McNamara, founder of Care by Critter and the creator of Critter, a powerful new platform designed specifically for pet care businesses. We discuss Jordy's unique journey from the tech world to pet care, what he learned while building a dog walking company, and how those experiences inspired him to create software that helps pet businesses better understand their data, improve client retention, automate marketing, and scale more effectively. Check out my YouTube channel and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/dougthedogguy Download my FREE guides and templates, get on my email newsletter, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/ Please remember to follow the podcast and give it a 5 star rating wherever you listen! Email me if you're interested in being a guest or a sponsor, and follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date! Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy: https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivehiring https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/  Follow me 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/ Send me an email: doug@badtothebonepetcare.com  Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/doug Save $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/ Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026: https://flpetassociation.org/ 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.

  5. Jun 9

    The Fastest-Growing Pet Sitting Business I've Ever Seen! w/ Morgan Allen - Ep. 27

    For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com  Morgan Allen has grown K9's in Camo Pet Care faster than any other pet business I have seen in my 12 years in the pet care industry! In this interview, we dig into how Morgan has grown her pet sitting and dog walking business from 0 clients to a bustling business with 5 employees in less than 9 months! Learn More About Morgan Allen Here: https://k9sincamopetcare.com/ https://www.facebook.com/k9sincamopetcare/# https://www.instagram.com/k9sincamosierravista/ Check out my YouTube channel and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/dougthedogguy Download my FREE guides and templates, get on my email newsletter, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/ Please remember to follow the podcast and give it a 5 star rating wherever you listen! Email me if you're interested in being a guest or a sponsor, and follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date! Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy: https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivehiring https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/  Follow me 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/ Send me an email: doug@badtothebonepetcare.com  Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/doug Save $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/ Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026: https://flpetassociation.org/ 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.

  6. May 26

    How to Price Pet Sitting & Dog Walking - Ep. 26

    For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com  There are a lot of factors that go into figuring out how much to charge for pet sitting and dog walking, and as you'll see in this episode, my thought process has changed a lot on this over the years. Watch my how to guide on pricing here: How Much to Charge for Dog Walking & Pet Sitting: https://youtu.be/RGDZp4dflBM Check out my YouTube channel and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/dougthedogguy Download my FREE guides and templates, get on my email newsletter, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/ Please remember to follow the podcast and give it a 5 star rating wherever you listen! Email me if you're interested in being a guest or a sponsor, and follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date! Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy: https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivehiring https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/  Follow me 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/ Send me an email: doug@badtothebonepetcare.com  Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/doug Save $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/ Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026: https://flpetassociation.org/ 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.

  7. May 19

    Hiring & Leadership Lessons from 30+ Years in the Pet Industry w/ Matthew Kutas - Ep. 25

    For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com  In this episode of the Pet Business Hiring Podcast, I sit down with Matthew Kutas to talk about his 30 years of experience hiring, leading, and building teams in the pet industry. We dive into the realities of managing people, what separates strong employees from weak hires, the biggest hiring mistakes pet business owners make, and how leadership changes as your company grows. Whether you're a solo pet sitter preparing to make your first hire or already managing a growing pet care company, this episode is packed with practical advice and long-term perspective from someone who has seen the industry evolve over the last three decades. Learn More About Matthew Kutas Here: https://petbizpeople.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582738785338 Check out my YouTube channel and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/dougthedogguy Download my FREE guides and templates, get on my email newsletter, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/ Please remember to follow the podcast and give it a 5 star rating wherever you listen! Email me if you're interested in being a guest or a sponsor, and follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date! Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy: https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivehiring https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/  Follow me 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/ Send me an email: doug@badtothebonepetcare.com  Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/doug Save $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/ Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026: https://flpetassociation.org/ 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.

  8. May 12

    How Successful Pet Businesses Evolve Over Time w/ Carla McClellan - Ep. 24

    For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com  Change is inevitable in life and business, and when you embrace it you can use it to fuel successful evolutions! In this week's episode of the Pet Business Hiring Podcast, Carla McClellan from Tallahassee Lassie Pet Care talks about how she went from social work to business owner, and how her business has changed over the years. We also talk about the structure and systems she has in place to allow her business to run without her being involved with every little thing! Learn More About Carla McClellan Here: https://www.tallahasseelassiepetcare.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tallylassiepets Check out my YouTube channel and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/dougthedogguy Download my FREE guides and templates, get on my email newsletter, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/ Please remember to follow the podcast and give it a 5 star rating wherever you listen! Email me if you're interested in being a guest or a sponsor, and follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date! Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy: https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivehiring https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/  Follow me 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/ Send me an email: doug@badtothebonepetcare.com  Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/doug Save $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/ Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy  Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026: https://flpetassociation.org/ 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.

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Everything you need to know to navigate hiring and go from a solo pet professional to a team leader! Hosted by Doug Keeling (Doug the Dog Guy), The Pet Business Hiring Podcast will interview pet business owners so we can all learn from their experiences. Apply to be on the podcast here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFdMK9BW0J6bvVSxMQOMDI_jgaKSfvgh3tua_Nk75CiRE2LA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=118060532965765542272 Enroll in the Pawsitive Hiring Course here: https://pawsitivehiringcourse.com/

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