Credentials &
Trust
Your pet deserves a sitter who is certified, insured, and deeply committed to their wellbeing. Here's why you can trust Ohh My Dog!
Why Should Your Pet Sitter Have Credentials?
Anyone can call themselves a pet sitter. But not everyone is trained to handle emergencies, manage anxious animals, or operate as a legitimate business. Our credentials aren't just badges — they represent real training, accountability, and a commitment to the highest standard of care for your pet.
Our Credentials
Licensed to Care
Ohh My Dog! is an officially registered Florida LLC, legally authorized and compliant with local regulations. We're tax-paying, city-compliant, and fully committed to operating as a legitimate business — not a side hustle.
Florida LLC RegisteredBBB Accredited Business
Accredited by the Better Business Bureau — affirming trust, honest advertising, transparency, privacy protection, background checks, and ethical financial practices.
BBB Accredited · A-Rated
Fear Free Certified Professional
Fear Free certification focuses on preventing and alleviating fear, anxiety, and stress in pets. Our team is trained to identify behavioral cues, supplement enrichment, and create a calming, positive experience for every animal in our care.
Fear Free Certified
Pet CPR & First Aid Certified
All Ohh My Dog! staff are certified in pet CPR and First Aid through the American Red Cross. We don't just know the protocols — we know when and how to execute them safely.
Red Cross Certified
Insured & Bonded
All staff are covered under our business insurance and bonding through Pet Sitters Associates (PSA). Your pet and your home are protected during every service we provide.
Pet Sitters Associates12+ Years Experience
Since 2011, we've been caring for pets in Sarasota and surrounding areas. From fostering dogs to managing complex medical needs, our experience spans over a decade of hands-on, dedicated pet care.
Trusted Since 2011Awards & Honors
Florida's Best
Guide to Florida
2024
Recognized as one of Florida's best pet care providers by Guide to Florida — a trusted local directory celebrating excellence.
Best in Town
Nextdoor Community Award
2024
Voted Best in Town by Sarasota & Lakewood Ranch neighbors on Nextdoor — the neighborhood network that connects local communities.
Fear Free Certified Professional
Ohh My Dog! has successfully completed the Fear Free® Pet Sitter Certification Course — recognized by Fear Free, LLC as a leader in animal wellbeing. This certification trains professionals to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in every pet they care for.
What This Means for Your Pet
- 🐾We recognize and respond to fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) signals before they escalate
- 🧠We use science-based, compassionate handling techniques — never force or punishment
- 🎵We use calming enrichment tools: lick mats, calming music, pheromone diffusers, and more
- 📋We follow the FAS Scale to assess your pet's emotional state during every visit
- 🏠We keep your pet sub-threshold — calm and comfortable — whether at home or in our care
- 📸We send detailed updates and photos so you always know your pet is happy and relaxed
Professional Associations
Pet Sitters International (PSI)
The world's largest educational association for professional pet sitters.
Pet Sitters Associates (PSA)
Our insurance & bonding provider — covering all staff during every service.
Fear Free Pets
Certified in fear-free handling, reducing stress and anxiety in animals.
American Red Cross
Pet CPR & First Aid certified through the American Red Cross.
Ready to Book with Confidence?
You've seen our credentials. Now let us show you what premium pet care feels like.