Kaitlin Wood of Kaitlin’s Pet Sitting in Chattanooga, TN shares her journey from teenage sitter to full-time business owner. She discusses the evolution of her services, including her growing wedding assistance offering, and the importance of clear client communication. Kaitlin opens up about lessons in time management, setting boundaries, and the struggle of finding trustworthy team members. Her passion for pets and people shines through as she talks about building trust and delivering peace of mind.

Main topics:

• Managing time and personal balance

• Transitioning from solo sitter to team

• Building trust through consistency

• Offering wedding pet services

• Client expectations and boundary setting

Main takeaway: “It’s not just about loving animals—you have to be honest, reliable, and dependable.”

Loving pets is only the beginning. What sets great pet sitters apart is their reliability, integrity, and follow-through. Your clients are trusting you with their most beloved companions and their home. They deserve someone who shows up on time, communicates clearly, and follows through on every promise—every time. In an industry where trust is everything, it’s the quiet consistency that builds unshakable peace of mind. Be the sitter you’d want for your own pet.

About our guest:

Kaitlin Wood is the owner of Kaitlin’s Pet Sitting in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She offers drop-in visits, dog walking, and overnight care, and has recently expanded into wedding day pet assistance—helping pets be part of their owners’ big day. With a background in psychology and a heart for animals, Kaitlin focuses on delivering peace of mind to clients by being trustworthy, responsive, and deeply committed to pet well-being. She’s currently running her business solo but is planning to grow her team and potentially open a boarding location in the future.

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