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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.

Instagram for pet sitters

Instagram for pet sitters

PSI offers pet sitters a quick guide to using Instagram to promote their pet-sitting services. With its focus on photos and videos, the platform offers a great way for pet sitters to connect with local pet owners.

Tips pet sitters can share to ensure safe holidays for pets

Tips pet sitters can share to ensure safe holidays for pets

by Meghann Evans

The holidays should be safe for everyone—including pets. During this busy holiday season, it is important for pet sitters to keep some simple—yet significant—pet-safety tips in mind, and to share them with clients.

3 tips for creating a disaster plan for your pet-sitting business

3 tips for creating a disaster plan for your pet-sitting business

by Meghann Evans

Disaster can happen anywhere and at any time, and as a pet sitter, you should have a plan in place to guide how you will respond if a disaster strikes your service area. Pet owners will be relying on your expertise to help ensure the safety of their pets.

10 steps to avoid pet-sitter insurance claims

10 steps to avoid pet-sitter insurance claims

As a professional pet sitter, it’s important you have the various types of coverage you need—and at the adequate coverage levels—to protect your clients, yourself, your staff sitters and your business. While coverage is essential, there are also specific steps you can take to avoid insurance claims.

Why pet sitters should get a background check

Why pet sitters should get a background check

by Meghann Evans

If you are a professional pet sitter, you’ve likely taken various steps to ensure that you can offer the best pet-care services to your clients. Even with these credentials, you may find that new clients may still be wary of giving a stranger access to their homes and beloved pets.

4 tips for offering horse-sitting services that stand out

4 tips for offering horse-sitting services that stand out

by Meghann Evans

If you are a pet sitter who offers equine care, you want to make sure that you offer quality care that stands out. Whether you are an experienced horse sitter or you are new to the service, there are steps you can take to build or maintain a strong business.