The PSI Blog

When traveling with a pet—whether for a summer road trip or simply a local drive around town—there are few precautions and preparations you need to take to make it safe, comfortable and fun for everyone.

Have you heard the latest internet mystery of the year—and do you hear “Yanny” or “Laurel?” This debate actually offers some helpful advice for professional pet sitters!

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 both businesspeople and pet-care providers, it’s mutually beneficial for veterinarians and pet sitters to work together. PSI members and veterinarians share the ways they have worked with one another.

As the pet-care industry becomes more competitive, effective advertising is essential to ensure your pet-sitting business can continue to grow, and there’s nothing quite like word-of-mouth advertising when it comes to garnering new clients.

As a professional pet sitter or dog walker, your reputation relies on your ability to keep the safety of staff and animals a priority at all times, so it’s important to know how to break up a dog fight if the situation arises.

Warmer weather, blooming plants and buzzing insects can all spell trouble for the pets in your care. Remember that doggie dangers and cat-astrophes can happen anywhere, so professional pet sitters must be prepared to prevent disasters and stabilize injuries before veterinary care is available.

There are many definitions of separation anxiety in animals, but we’re all familiar with the most common kind—dogs that panic when their owner leaves. It's important for professional pet sitters to recognize the symptoms and know how to offer the best care.

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.