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
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
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.
4 ways to network with fellow pet-care business owners
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.
Dog-training resources for professional pet sitters
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
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.
Walking the Cat: Would you add this to your list of services?
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?
Enrichment: Add this ‘ingredient’ for the best cat care
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?
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
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.