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Pet Sitters International (PSI) has officially opened its Call for Speakers for 2025. The association’s planning team is seeking thought leaders and experts from industries relevant to professional pet-care business owners for PSI’s one-day online summit and annual Pet Sitter World Educational C

Halloween has grown in popularity in recent years, but there are some tips that pet sitters—and their clients—should keep in mind to ensure it doesn’t become a spooky experience for pets.

Your clients are the backbone of your business. If you’re wanting to make sure your client gets the attention they deserve, it’s time to solidify who your ideal client is and create an Ideal Client Avatar to keep your marketing efforts both streamlined and effective.

This webinar is FREE for PSI members. Members, be sure you are logged in to the Members Area before registering. This webinar will walk you through a condensed, but precise, checklist of "must know" items to help a pet sitter be prepared for anything they may encounter in the client’s home o

Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world's leading educational association and largest membership organization for professional pet sitters, was founded in 1994 by professional pet-sitting industry pioneer Patti J. Moran. Her book, Pet Sitting for Profit, is considered the leading written author

This September marks Pet Sitters International’s ninth annual Pet-Sitter Education Month™, and PSI is using this annual observance to highlight the wealth of educational resources available to today’s pet-care providers—and to remind pet parents of the benefit of hiring a professional pet si

Save when you sign up for this online course now! Pet first aid training is a must for all professional pet sitters and dog walkers! Designed by Pet Safety Crusader™ Denise Fleck with Pet Sitters International, this course focuses on pet first aid and cardio pulmonary cerebral resuscitation (

Welcome to the press room for Pet Sitters International (PSI). Here you will find links to our latest press releases, recent media coverage, and press resources. PSI executives are available to comment on professional pet sitting, dog walking, pet care, starting a pet-care business, PSI’s annual

Below we have included statistics from Pet Sitters International’s 2024 State of the Industry Survey results. On this page we have also included answers to common questions about pet sitting and the industry, which you are welcome to share (with proper attribution). For more information about PS

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 o

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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

Whether you want to start an exclusively dog-walking business or want to add dog walking to the services offered by your pet-sitting business, dog walking can help bring in a steady income to increase your cash flow. PSI shares these four tips for successfully offering dog-walking services.

Bloggers, writers & reporters: Pet Sitters International (PSI) appreciates your support of the 27th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day® (TYDTWDay®) on Friday, June 20, 2025, and welcomes media inquiries! In addition to Take Your Dog To Work Day on June 20, 2025, please note that the entire wee

Take Your Pet To Work Week® is June 16-20, 2025. If cat lovers (or those with other pet types) want to participate in the event or your company wants to participate but is closed on Fridays, you have options! The entire week leading up to PSI's Take Your Dog To Work Day® is Take Your Pet

Celebrate with your cat on Monday, June 16, 2025. In the more than two decades since Take Your Dog To Work Day® was created, the idea of bringing dogs to work has become more commonplace. So, it’s no wonder that more and more cat owners are wanting in on the fun! For those who want their felin

Businesses typically celebrate Take Your Dog To Work Day® by allowing employees to bring their dogs to work on the special day, and many companies also plan special events and activities while the dogs are at work. While planning your event, be sure to check out these tips for success. Even if y

The 27th annual event will take place on Friday, June 20, 2025. The information below answers some of the most commonly asked questions about the event. If you need additional information, please contact takeyourdog@petsit.com. Take Your Dog To Work Day Highlights: • Take Your Dog To Work Day�

PSI’s 27th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day® will take place on Friday, June 20, 2025, and Event Creator Pet Sitters International (PSI) has the need-to-know information and resources to make your event a success. PSI's free event toolkit for the 2025 event will be availabl

As a professional pet sitter, you want to ensure that you regularly post a mix of great content on your social media pages. This post shares 11 types of content you should be posting on social media.

Hot weather and sunny skies signal the start of summer—a time for vacations and relaxation by the pool, or if you’re a professional pet sitter, perhaps a busier work schedule. PSI shares a few hot weather precautions that pet sitters should keep in mind this summer to protect themselves and the

Pet sitter insurance is a must, but who offers the best pet-sitter insurance? This is one of the top questions we receive here at PSI. As the pet-sitting industry continues to grow, more pet-sitting insurance companies are entering the arena to offer coverage, and we understand comparing policies c

Recruiting and retaining staff are some of the most challenging aspects of running any small business, including pet-sitting businesses. Don’t wait until you are desperate for help to begin your search for employees.

Below, the PSI team has answered some of the most frequently asked questions we receive from prospective members. If you have a question that's not answered below—or need additional information—please reach out! The PSI team is available by email at info@petsit.com or by phone at (336) 983

Whether you are new to the pet-sitting industry or a pet sitter veteran, take time to review your company’s policies and procedures to ensure you don’t fall victim to one of these five pet-sitting mistakes that can ruin your company’s reputation.

Obtaining pet-sitter insurance is essential if have a pet-sitting business or dog-walking service. But how do you determine which pet-sitting insurance is best? This guide from Pet Sitters International can help.

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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.

Save nearly 10%! Regular member rate is $93.75. You pay only $85.  PSI's premier online certificate program gives you the pet sitter know-how that you need to begin pet sitting with confidence. If you have always wanted to become a pet sitter, but weren’t sure how to get started, this c

On Friday, June 21, companies from a wide range of industries will welcome employees’ dogs for Pet Sitters International’s 26th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day®, and the event creator is reminding participants not to forget the special cause behind the fun event.

For pet owners who plan to travel this summer, Pet Sitters International (PSI) recommends they use the services of local, professional pet sitters for their pet-care needs. PSI offers a free Pet Sitter Interview Checklist and online search for PSI member pet sitters.

PSI shares four self-care tips to help pet sitters and dog walkers focus on their well-being in 2021.

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.

PSI shares top reasons pet sitters and dog walkers turn down client requests—and offers insight on how to know when you should turn down a request and recommendations on how to tell a current or potential client no.

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.

PSI's FOCUS one-day online summit for pet sitters and dog walkers offers you an affordable, convenient opportunity to learn from industry experts and network with fellow pet-care professionals—all from your computer, phone or iPad! This year's summit takes place on Wednesday, March 6. Registrat

Purchase the recordings from PSI's one-day online summit focused on SENIOR PETS. View the complete agenda here. Please note this purchase is non-refundable. Once you place your order, you will see a link on the confirmation page to download a PDF with your access links for the summit sessi

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.

Composing a profile of each individual pet’s health and behavior helps you provide top-notch care and helps you identify any red flags that may mean the job isn’t a good fit. PSI shares five questions you should ask.

Founded by Patti J. Moran in 1994, Pet Sitters International (PSI) is now the world’s largest educational association for professional pet sitters and dog walkers. PSI is dedicated to educating professional pet sitters and promoting, supporting, and recognizing excellence in pet sitting. How can

While it may be hard to imagine why anyone would steal a pet from its caretakers, it happens all too frequently. Fortunately, there are some precautions pet lovers can take to minimize the risk of pet theft.

PSI encourages pet sitters to share these tips for pet poison proofing your home with their clients during Poison Prevention Awareness Month.

First introduced by Pet Sitters International (PSI) in 1995, Professional Pet Sitters Week™ takes place annually the first full week of March.   This annual observance honors professional pet-care providers, seeks to educate the pet-owning public about the advantages of professional in-

As a professional pet sitting business owner, you juggle a lot of responsibilities, and while paperwork, bookkeeping and taxes may not be the highlights of your job, they are critical components of a legitimate, successful business.

First awarded by Pet Sitters International (PSI) in 1995, PSI's Pet Sitter of the Year­™ Award is the industry's highest honor. Nominees for the annual award are reviewed by a judging panel and evaluated on professionalism, commitment to continuing education, contributions to the industry and cl

As a professional pet sitter, you'll be better prepared to decide if you want to offer rabbit-sitting services and will have a better understanding of the questions you should ask before deciding to accept a particular rabbit assignment if you familiarize yourself with rabbit-care basics.

Pet Sitters International (PSI) has named Bobbi Wilson, owner of Peace Love Paws Pet Sitters, LLC, in Columbia, Missouri, the 2024 Pet Sitter of the Year™, the professional pet-sitting industry's highest honor.