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In 2017, Pet Sitters International’s blog covered pet-sitter topics ranging from preventing cat scratches and fun activities to try with your dogs to tips for getting holiday media coverage and best practices for social media.

Here are the top 10 posts of 2017:

#10 10 reasons (besides vacation) pet owners need pet-sitting services

Vacations aren't the only time pet owners can benefit from using professional pet sitters. This post shares survey results that outline other times pet owners are in need of pet-sitting services.

#9 4 important factors to consider when creating a pet-sitting business plan

As the saying goes, "Failing to plan is planning to fail." This post shares important factors you should consider when creating a business plan for a professional pet-sitting or dog-walking business.

#8 Setting SMART goals for your pet-sitting business this year

To achieve pet-sitting success, it's necessary to set goals for your pet-care business. This post explains how you can ensure the goals you are setting are SMART ones.

#7 4 precautions to take when arriving for a pet-sitting visit

It's important that pet sitters and dog walkers keep their safety in mind, particularly when arriving to homes when the owners are away. This post shares tips for staying safe on pet-sitting visits.

#6 4 important self-care tips for pet sitters and dog walkers

Professional pet sitters and dog walkers (like many in service industries) often put themselves last. This post shares important tips for practicing self-care, even with a busy pet-sitting schedule.

#5 Apps for pet sitters: PSI member recommendations

There's an app for everything, and it can be difficult to know which ones can be most effective for pet sitters. In this blog post, PSI members shared their recommendations for apps that have helped their businesses.

#4 An Open Letter from Patti Moran: “Pet sitting” and “boarding” are not the same—but a professional is always a must!

In this blog post, Patti J. Moran, PSI president and founder, addressed recent licensing concerns in New York and the importance of only using the services of professional pet sitters and dog walkers.

#3 Setting your pet-sitting rates

What should you charge for pet sitting? Setting your pet-sitting rates is an important step for your business. In this post, PSI shared tips to help you determine the appropriate rates for the pet-care services you offer.

#2 4 projected trends for the professional pet-sitting industry

In this popular blog post, PSI answered, "What's in store for the professional pet-sitting industry?" and shared four projected trends.

#1 Solar Eclipse and Pets: How pet sitters, dog walkers and pet owners can prepare

With a total solar eclipse scheduled to cross the United States on Monday, August 21, many pet owners, professional pet sitters and dog walkers were unsure of any special precautions that should be taken for pets. PSI addressed the concerns in this blog post—the #1 post of 2017.

What was your favorite blog post of the year? Are there any specific topics you’d like to see covered on The PSI Blog in 2018?