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8 self-care tips for professional pet sitters
While running a pet-sitting business seems to leave little time for much else, it is important for pet sitters to move themselves higher up on their priority lists. PSI offers eight self-care tips for professional 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.
3 quick steps to “humanize” your pet-sitting business
Pet sitting is a very personal business, perhaps more personal than almost any other in the service industry. So, don’t lose sight of the fact that people do business with people—and not companies. PSI offers three quick tips to "humanize" your business.
Tips pet sitters can share to ensure safe holidays for pets
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.
Avoiding pet-sitter burnout this holiday season
The holidays are upon us—a time of year that often means even longer hours and busier schedules for professional pet-sitting businesses. PSI offers three tips to combat burnout during the busy holiday season.
3 tips for creating a disaster plan for your pet-sitting business
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
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
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
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.