Research Methodology – Pet Sitting Market
At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the Pet Sitting Market comprises the following key stages:
Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis
Our baseline thesis for the Pet Sitting Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:
1 Factors considered while calculating market size and share
- Total number of pet owners in the targeted market.
- Average spending per pet in pet sitting services.
- Frequency of pet sitting service usage by pet owners.
- Number of pet sitting service providers in the market.
- Market share of the leading pet sitting service providers.
- Penetration rate of pet sitting services in the target market.
- Projected growth rate of the pet industry.
2 Key Market Indicators
- The growth rate of pet ownership in the market.
- Changes in pet spending behavior of consumers.
- Emergence of new pet sitting service providers.
- Trends in pet-related legislation and regulation, such as pet-friendly workplace policies.
- Technological advancements in pet care and pet sitting services.
- Consumer awareness and attitudes towards pet sitting services.
- Market trends and demands in different pet age groups and pet types.
3 Growth Trends
- Increase in the utilization of online platforms and mobile apps for pet sitting services.
- Increased preference for professional pet care services over non-professional alternatives.
- Increased awareness and demand for specialized pet sitting services, such as services for special needs pets or exotic pets.
- Growth in the trend of pet humanization, where pets are treated as family members, which increases demand for high-quality pet sitting services.
- Increased pet ownership, particularly during and post-pandemic times, leading to a surge in demand for pet sitting services.
- Increased spending on pets as a result of increasing disposable income.
Secondary Research
Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the Pet Sitting Market. Key inputs include:
- Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
- Company press releases and product launch announcements
- Public executive interviews and earnings calls
- Strategy briefings and M&A updates
- Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
- Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
- Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
- Relevant Associations for the Pet Sitting Market
- Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
- Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
- Import/export trade data and tariff databases
- Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals
- Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
- Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
- Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends
Primary Research
To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:
- Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
- Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
- Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users
- Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
- Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers
- Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
- Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints
Data Triangulation & Forecasting
The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:
- Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
- Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
- Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors
- Time-series analysis
- Regression and correlation studies
- Baseline modeling
- Expert validation at each stage
Outcome
The outcome is a comprehensive and validated market model that captures:
- Market sizing (historical, current, forecast)
- Growth drivers and restraints
- Opportunity mapping and investment hotspots
- Competitive positioning and strategic insights
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