Programs are guided pathways into SitGuru — provide pet care, grow as an Ambassador, or help your organization refer people to the right opportunity. They are not job offers or employment.
Programs at a glance
Most people come here for one of two reasons: provide pet care, or help SitGuru grow. Pick the lane that matches you — then choose the pathway below.
Student, Community, and Veterans & Military Families pathways help you move toward becoming an independent SitGuru Guru.
Ambassadors introduce Pet Parents, future Gurus, and local partners through trusted community connections and referral tools.
Choose your path
Choose the option that best matches your background. Each path sends you to the right application — SitGuru reviews next steps after you submit.
Join the Pack
A flexible way for students and recent graduates to explore local pet care opportunities around school, weekends, breaks, and summer.
A strong fit for
Grow with the Pack
A supported application path for people referred by workforce programs, nonprofits, community groups, and local organizations.
A strong fit for
Serve the Pack
A flexible pathway for veterans, military spouses, Guard, Reserve, qualified dependents age 18+, and transitioning service members.
A strong fit for
Lead the Pack
Help SitGuru grow by introducing Pet Parents, future Gurus, and local partners through trusted community connections.
A strong fit for
How it works
Every pathway follows the same rhythm: choose, apply, complete review, then get next-step guidance if approved.
Pick the program that best matches your background and goal.
Share the information SitGuru needs to route your application.
Finish any onboarding, profile, or trust and safety steps.
Approved participants receive next-step guidance for their path.
Applying does not guarantee approval, bookings, earnings, employment, benefits, placement, referral rewards, or full Guru status. Approved Gurus provide services as independent contractors. Trust and safety review may be required based on the pathway and responsibilities involved.
Program partners
Schools, workforce groups, military organizations, nonprofits, rescues, and local pet businesses can point people to the matching pathway — or explore a formal SitGuru partnership.
Partner with SitGuruDirect Guru path
Skip specialized pathways when you don’t need student, community, or military-connected routing. Apply to become a Guru.
Become a GuruShare & earn
Ambassadors and community sharers can also learn how PetPerks referrals and PawPerks rewards work for Pet Parents.
Explore PetPerksQuestions
No. Programs are application, referral, and readiness pathways. Approved Gurus provide services as independent contractors, and applying does not guarantee approval, bookings, earnings, employment, benefits, or placement.
Programs help route you through a specialized path (student, community, military-connected, or Ambassador). If you already know you want to provide pet care and don’t need a specialized pathway, use Become a Guru directly.
Yes. Applicants who do not need a student, community, or military-connected pathway can use the standard Become a Guru application.
Ambassadors help SitGuru grow through outreach and referrals. Pet-care pathways focus on becoming a Guru. You can explore Ambassadors even if you’re also interested in providing care.
No formal approval is represented here. SitGuru currently tracks SkillBridge interest for future planning and possible partnerships.
Yes. Schools, workforce programs, military organizations, nonprofits, rescues, veterinary offices, and other community groups can connect people with the appropriate SitGuru pathway — or explore Partners if your organization wants a formal partnership.
Start with the pathway that fits you best. SitGuru will route your application to the appropriate review and next steps.