Beth Stultz-Hairston
Pet Sitters International President
Beth Stultz-Hairston has worked in the pet-care industry for nearly two decades and joined the PSI team in 2004. She was named president of Pet Sitters International (PSI) in 2020. Beth is also the editor of Pet Sitter’s World magazine and the author of The Professional Pet Sitter’s Startup Guide.
She is an award-winning writer and frequent contributor to various pet-related publications and has also spoken at industry conferences such as Barkworld Expo, CWA Annual Conference, the Texas Pet Sitters Conference and PSI’s Pet Sitter World Educational Conference.
Beth received her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as well as certifications in compassion fatigue studies through Divine Mercy University and Regent University.
Read her blog posts below.
Recent Content
Creating an Emergency Backup Plan for Your Pet-Sitting Business
What happens if you can’t complete your pet-sitting visits? The reality is anything can happen and having an emergency backup plan is a must for professional pet-sitting businesses. This blog post from PSI provides tips for creating your company's emergency backup plan, whether you are solo or have a team.
No Lost Pets: Preventing Cats and Dogs from Escaping While in Your Care
What should you do if a pet escapes? Some pets are known “door dashers,” while others may exhibit out-of-character behavior in their owners’ absence. PSI shares top steps you can take to ensure pets don’t escape from their home while you are pet sitting
5 ways professional pet sitters can become the local pet-care expert
Being the go-to resource for pet-care information doesn’t just benefit your clients—it can also benefit your business. By establishing yourself as a local pet-care expert, you can introduce your services to a much wider audience of potential clients.
Important Safety Reminders for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers
This blog post from Pet Sitters International highlights important safety reminders for pet sitters and dog walkers to help pet-sitting business and dog-walking business owners, along with their team members, can protect themselves and their clients' pets.
Solar Eclipse and Pets: How pet sitters, dog walkers and pet parents can prepare
With North America experiencing a total eclipse on April 8, many pet parents, professional pet sitters and dog walkers are unsure of any special precautions that should be taken for pets. This blog post offers tips to keep pets safe and comfortable.
Why Pet Sitters Should Send E-Newsletters
Should pet sitters and dog walkers send newsletters to clients? In this blog post, Pet Sitters International explains why having a newsletter is an important marketing tools for pet sitters and shares best practices for creating and sending e-newsletters.
Setting SMART goals for your pet-sitting business this year
As a business owner, you already know how powerful goal setting can be for your business. With the hectic holiday rush over, have you taken time to sit down and determine what you want your pet-sitting company to achieve this year?
Easy Ways Pet Sitters Can Use ChatGPT Tools to Promote Their Businesses
It’s quite likely that when you started your pet-sitting or dog-walking business, artificial intelligence was never a tool you planned to have in your business arsenal. While the thought of using AI tools can seem overwhelming, Pet Sitters International recommends that pet sitters and dog walkers start with ChatGPT. In this blog post, we share simple ways you can use ChatGPT to promote your pet-care business.
3 reasons your local professional pet sitter is your best pet-care option
When you think about shopping local and want to support the #shopsmall movement, don't forget to check out your local professional pet-sitting business. Check out these three reasons your local professional pet sitter if your best pet-care option.
