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The PSI Blog

The PSI Blog is the top blog for professional pet sitters. Explore the most recent posts below, or use the search box to find posts on a specific topic.

Tips for taking better pet photos: Advice from the pros

Tips for taking better pet photos: Advice from the pros

As a professional pet sitter, you likely take photos of pets to share with clients and post on your website or social-media pages—so sharpening your photography skills can actually benefit your business. This article shares pet photography tips from the pros.

Tips for dealing with inter-dog aggression

Tips for dealing with inter-dog aggression

Most sitters work with adult dogs, and you’re bound to eventually encounter aggression. This post shares tips for dealing with inter-dog aggression—in the home and out in public.

Dog-training resources for professional pet sitters

Dog-training resources for professional pet sitters

by Meghann Evans

There are many PSI resources that members can take advantage of to learn more about canine care and common dog behavioral issues, as well as several handouts pet sitters can share with clients.

PSI’s top 10 blog posts of 2018

PSI’s top 10 blog posts of 2018

In 2018, The PSI Blog covered pet-sitter topics ranging from pet-sitter tools and supplies to best practices for breaking up a dog fight. This list shares the top 10 posts of 2018.

3 ways pet sitters can prepare for media interviews

3 ways pet sitters can prepare for media interviews

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.

The 4 functions of a professional pet sitter website

The 4 functions of a professional pet sitter website

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.