The most important prerequisite for dog care is certainly the love of animals. But that alone is often not enough to be successful as a dog sitter. Dog sitters need the appropriate expertise and must also have a high level of organizational skills, sensitivity and a sense of responsibility. What you definitely need in addition to become a perfect dog sitter: Experience with dogs (even difficult ones), empathy and a good way of dealing with even difficult people. As a professional dog sitter you will also need: a business registration and in some states a certificate of competence. Ideally, you will get to know the dog and its owner at a no-obligation appointment prior to the initial care. This way you can get to know each other first. Then you can see if you guys get on and are on the same page when it comes to dog training.