The PSI Blog

Networking with fellow pet-care business owners can contribute to the success of your pet-sitting business or dog-walking business. In this post, PSI shares four ways you can network with fellow pet professionals.

In his opinion piece for The New York Times—which also made the rounds on social media—writer David Grimm asserts “Yes, You Should Walk Your Cat.” Is this a service your pet-sitting business would offer?

The interaction and activity you provide by offering care for your cat clients certainly improves their quality of life, but is there more you can do to focus on feline enrichment during your 30-45 minute visits?

Getting featured by local media outlets is an inexpensive (and relatively easy) way to let your community know that you are a professional resource on pet care, but there are some steps you should take to prepare.

As a professional pet sitter your business website isn’t just an online billboard, it’s a business tool with at least four separate functions. When all four functions are served well, your website becomes a revenue-generating asset for your business.

While mutual trust is vital in the pet sitter-pet parent relationship, at some point you’ll encounter pet owners who lie, or at least omit the truth. Here are some of the most common lies pet sitters have heard.

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.

Getting ready for a vacation? If you're a fish owner, there are a few things you should do to prepare your fish tank—and your professional pet sitter—before you leave.

As you work hard to meet the demands of running your own pet-sitting business, you may wonder if continuing education is worth the time and effort. PSI offers six reasons pet sitters should invest in continuing education.