When booking with Mad Paws, Meet & Greets are an important step in the process of finding the ‘perfect match’ for your furry friend’s best care. The biggest benefit for both the Pet Owner and Pet Sitter is to get to know one another and establish expectations for the booking.
Here’s everything you need to know in a quick fire round of Q&As!
What is a Meet & Greet?
A Meet & Greet is a chance for a Pet Sitter and a Pet Owner to meet before either party commits to the booking.
Why should I conduct a Meet & Greet?
Meeting the Sitter face-to-face is a brilliant way to ensure there are no surprises during a booking. Ask questions, get to know more about them and the environment your pet will be in…use this time to ensure the Sitter can meet your pet’s needs.
When should I conduct a Meet and Greet?
Before a booking is approved by the Sitter, after they’ve seen your completed Pet Profile. Once you’ve met and feel 100% comfortable, the Sitter can approve the booking to proceed with the booking.
Where should I hold a Meet & Greet?
3 options include:
• In a public place – Dog parks or pet-friendly cafes are some great options.
• At the site of the booking (either yours or the Sitter’s home) – if they’re happy with this, it allows you to get a real feel for where your pet will be staying and whether it’ll be suitable.
| 💡 Helpful hint: if the Sitter has pets, this also allows you to see how all furry friends interact with one another. |
• Via video call – Ideal if you’re short on time and/or it’s a last minute booking request.
What happens during a Meet and Greet?
It’s a great time for you to ask lots of questions, but also to give the Sitter time to bond with your pet.
Share information about your pet that helps ensure the best experience for them, such as:
• Feeding times & quantity
• General behaviour to expect
• Any health issues to mention (or medicines to administer)
• Exercise/play time routines
• Social preferences with dogs & people
What happens after the Meet & Greet?
If you and the Sitter are comfortable to proceed, the Sitter will approve the booking and you can lock it in with payment.
Where you’re not 100% satisfied with the initial interaction with the Sitter, you’re not obliged to proceed with the booking – it’s your choice!
If you’re not sure (or they’re not sure), either party can request a second M&G or further information before proceeding.
2 comments
Hello
i am very interested in dog walking because
I love being around dogs as they are a major
part of life for me.
It has had been some time (too long)since
I enjoyed the delughts of sharing my home with
My four legged family.
I welcome the opportunity to meet and greet
Your fur family
Let me know the next step.
Kind thoughts
Rozz
Hello Rozz,
Thank you for your interest in joining the Mad Paws community as a pet sitter! We appreciate your enthusiasm. To get started, please follow the link provided to review our rules and guidelines. Once you’ve familiarized yourself with them, you can proceed to the sitter application. If you have any questions or require assistance, our support team is available to help you through live chat. We look forward to welcoming you as a pet sitter on Mad Paws!