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PSI's Pet-Sitter Education Month™

PSI's Pet-Sitter Education Month™ is observed each September. Pet Sitters International (PSI) established the month-long observance in 2016 to shine a spotlight on professional pet sitters’ commitment to continuing education and on the growing number of educational resources available to today’s professional pet sitters and dog walkers.

To celebrate, PSI has these special offers all month long (valid Sept. 1-30 only):

The following specials are available to PSI members and non-members alike. However, PSI members receive their special member discount + the additional savings!

Contact us for your coupon code

 

Plus:

PSI members, use the Pet-Sitter Education Month Toolkit to promote the observance and highlight your continuing education efforts on social media.

The toolkit includes:

  • Social-media images to share on your company’s social-media pages
  • Sample post copy and tips for posting on social media
  • A continuing education checklist you can use to determine which educational efforts you’ve completed and would like to highlight on social media

Access these social-media resources for PSI members


Learn more about PSI's educational resources:

PSI members, be sure you are taking advantage of the wealth of free educational resources included with your annual PSI membership! 

Educational resources available to PSI members include:

Monthly Member Toolkit

PSI members gain access to a new toolkit each month which includes:

  • A featured member resource—often a pet-sitter form template, client handout or webinar
  • A featured online article focused on the theme for that month’s toolkit
  • Custom social-media images for pet-related observances with suggested captions
  • Trending pet-related articles you can share with clients

Live and on-demand webinars

Throughout the year member have access to webinars led by industry experts covering pet-care and business topics. Each free member webinar is recorded so that the replay, along with the webinar transcript, is available for members to access at their convenience!

A subscription to Pet Sitter's World

PSI membership includes a subscription to PSI's member magazine, Pet Sitter's World. Four issues (Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep and Oct-Dec) are mailed to PSI members each year. Plus, the issues are also available in digital format at www.petsit.com/magazine. 

PSI's private, members-only Facebook Group

PSI's private member Facebook group, Professional Pet Sitters Chat, offers a private, moderated forum to post questions and share advice with fellow PSI members. The group also utilizes post topics to help group members more easily find specific information they may be looking for.

And much more—available at the click of a mouse in the Members Area of petsit.com!

PSI members, is this the year you become Certified?

PSI's CPPS-Certified Professional Pet Sitter® Exam provides candidates with the only knowledge-based assessment designed specifically for professional pet sitters. PSI’s exam requires that candidates demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed and prosper as professional pet sitters.

September 1-October 31, you can save $100 off your purchase of the CPPS® Exam when you use promo code CPPS100off. The Exam is regularly priced at $275, so you will be able to register for $175 when you take advantage of this special offer.

Becoming a CPPS-Certified Professional Pet Sitter® allows you to:

  • Demonstrate your competency in the core skills and knowledge base professional pet sitters should possess.
  • Earn formal recognition for your commitment to excellence in pet sitting.
  • Raise awareness among your clients and the general public about what it takes to be a qualified professional pet sitter. 
  • Support standards in our largely unregulated industry and promote professionalism.

Click here to learn more and register for the exam.

Additional benefits of certification include:

Marketing advantage. Certification matters to your current and prospective clients, if you educate them. When you earn your CPPS designation, you’ll receive a certificate to display and the CPPS logo to use on your website and other marketing materials. A special certified icon is added to your listing on PSI’s Pet Sitter Locator. PSI will also provide you with a press release you can distribute to your local media announcing your accomplishment.

Ongoing education. Your initial certification is valid for three years, and continuing education is required to maintain your designation. As a CPPS, you’ll be motivated to continue lifelong learning to stay up-to-date on the latest in pet care, pet health and best business practices.

Discounts and savings. CPPS-Certified Professional Pet Sitters receive a 15 percent discount on Pet-Sitter Liability Insurance and bonding premiums through PSI Preferred Provider Business Insurers of the Carolinas (U.S.) or a 10 percent discount through PSI Preferred Provider Jones DesLauriers, formerly Binks Insurance (Canada). All CPPSs also receive $10 off their annual PSI membership renewal and an extra 10% off the already discounted member pricing for PSI’s events, digital products and online courses.

Personal satisfaction. By earning your CPPS designation, you are able to prove that you possess the knowledge and skills required to pass the rigorous standards of PSI’s knowledge-assessed exam. Becoming certified is an investment in yourself and in your business.