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. 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.

    32 min
  2. 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.

    58 min
  3. 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.

    37 min
  4. May 5

    Answering Your Hiring Questions! Q&A w/ Doug Keeling - Ep. 23

    For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com  Today we are celebrating my Doug the Dog Guy YouTube channel reaching 9,000 Subscribers by answering the questions you all submitted related to hiring and building a pet sitting team! Stayed tuned for another Q&A video including all of the non-hiring related questions coming soon! 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/profile.php?id=61583169482484  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, or 15% of of your PETSITPRO subscription with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/ Get $100 off your Branding Day with Pet Marketing Unleashed when you put DTDG in the message box when you sign up! https://www.petmarketingunleashed.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.

    47 min
  5. Apr 28

    She Built & Sold a Pet Business...and Now She's Doing it Again! | Nicole Packin - Ep. 22

    For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com  Nicole Packin has built 2 successful pet business over the last 20+ years, and now she's on to her next venture - Healthy Hounds Fitness Club in Boulder, CO! In this interview, we talk about how Nicole overcame fear to build her first pet care team in Miami, and how she's using those lessons to build her new business! Learn more about Nicole Packin: https://healthyhoundsfitnessclub.com/ https://www.instagram.com/healthyhoundsfitnessclub/ 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/profile.php?id=61583169482484  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, or 15% of of your PETSITPRO subscription with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/ Get $100 off your Branding Day with Pet Marketing Unleashed when you put DTDG in the message box when you sign up! https://www.petmarketingunleashed.com/ Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/ 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.

    53 min
  6. Apr 21

    20 Pet Business Hiring Lessons from Our First 20 Episodes - Ep. 21

    For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com  Today we are taking a trip down memory lane with a recap of the first 20 episodes of the Pet Business Hiring Podcast! I give you my biggest hiring lessons from each episode in this recap, and talk about ideas for the future of the podcast! 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/profile.php?id=61583169482484  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, or 15% of of your PETSITPRO subscription with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/ Get $100 off your Branding Day with Pet Marketing Unleashed when you put DTDG in the message box when you sign up! https://www.petmarketingunleashed.com/ Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/ 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.

    42 min
  7. Apr 14

    How Jessica Abernathy Ran Multiple Businesses at Once & Then Became a Coach! - Ep. 20

    For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com  Jessica Abernathy has been in the pet care industry for over 20 years and is known as the "Original Chicago Cat Sitter!" She started her first pet sitting business while she still owned her beauty salon, and over the years she has started and scaled several other pet care businesses in the Chicago area! Now, Jessica is using her experience to help other pet pros build their businesses! Jessica is the Co-Founder and one of the lead coaches at The Pet Biz People, a new agency of specialists who provide operational, marketing, admin, HR, and systems support for pet care businesses! Learn more about Jessica and Pet Biz People: https://petbizpeople.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Pet-Biz-People/ https://www.instagram.com/pet_biz_people/ Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026: https://flpetassociation.org/ Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484  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, or 15% of of your PETSITPRO subscription with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/ Get $100 off your Branding Day with Pet Marketing Unleashed when you put DTDG in the message box when you sign up! https://www.petmarketingunleashed.com/ Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/ 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  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.

    42 min
  8. Apr 7

    How to Build a Pet Business That Runs Without You w/ Lauri Partanio - Ep. 19

    For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com  Lauri Partanio is the owner & founder of Professional Pets Florida, a team of pet sitters and dog walkers servicing the Eastern side of Tampa, FL. In this episode, we talk about how Lauri has been able to maintain a great work-life balance through delegating tasks and creating leadership roles in her business! Lauri talks about how the keys to building a team are hiring for integrity, and then trusting your employees to do the right thing. Learn More About Lauri Partanio and Professional Pets Florida: https://professionalpets.net/ https://www.facebook.com/ProfessionalPetsNet/ https://www.instagram.com/ProfessionalPetsNet/ Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026: https://flpetassociation.org/ Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484  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, or 15% of of your PETSITPRO subscription with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/ Get $100 off your Branding Day with Pet Marketing Unleashed when you put DTDG in the message box when you sign up! https://www.petmarketingunleashed.com/ Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/ 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  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.

    53 min

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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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