The PSI Blog

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?

The scorching days of summer can present unique hazards for your dog—and dogs in your care.

As a professional pet sitter it’s important to be aware of what you’re saying to your clients that are coping with pet loss. It can be incredibly easy to say something to your client that will trigger his or her grief, which you may regret later.

It is pet sitters who have the uniquely dangerous job of entering homes and interacting with pets without owners present. The good news is, with a few precautions, the risk of bites can be dramatically reduced.

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 issues an open letter to pet owners who do not use professional pet sitters. Pet owners, learn why "saving a few dollars" on pet care can have costly consequences. 

Excessive barking, chewing and digging can be common canine behaviors. Read these helpful tips to use or share with clients for dealing with "problem pups."

Pet Sitters International recommends including these items in your pet first aid kit.

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.