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title: "How to Book a Job"
description: "As a Pet Sitter, you don’t book jobs directly. Instead, you wait for booking requests to come through from registered Pet Owners. To increase your chances of getting bookings, keep your calendar updated and optimise your profile."
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# How to Book a Job

As a Pet Sitter, **you don’t book jobs directly**. Instead, **you wait for booking requests to come through from registered Pet Owners**. To increase your chances of getting bookings, keep your calendar updated and optimise your profile.


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## **Instructions**


1. Log in to your Mad Paws account.
2. Wait for booking requests to arrive from registered Pet Owners.
3. Review the request details, including dates, pet information, and services required.
4. Accept or decline the request based on your availability and preferences.
5. Communicate with the Pet Owner to confirm the booking and discuss any specifics.


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## **Related Articles**

* How to Update My Availability Calendar
* Optimising Your Pet Sitter Profile
* Responding to Booking Requests


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## **FAQs & Tips**

### **FAQs**

* **Can I reach out to Pet Owners directly?**

  *No, bookings are initiated by Pet Owners. However, keeping your profile updated and appealing can attract more requests.*

  
* **How will I know if I receive a booking request?**

  *You’ll get a notification via email, app, or SMS (based on your notification preferences).*

  
* **What happens if I miss a request?**

  *If you don’t respond to a request promptly, it may expire. Aim to reply quickly to improve your booking success rate.*


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### **Tips**

* **Update Your Calendar**. Regularly mark your availability to ensure you receive relevant requests.
* **Optimise Your Profile**. Include clear photos, detailed descriptions, and relevant experience to attract more Pet Owners.
* **Respond Quickly**. A fast response time increases your chances of securing bookings and improves your reliability rating.