The PSI Blog

November is Home Care and Hospice Month. While this month is observed to spotlight this growing segment of human healthcare, veterinary hospice care is also a rapidly growing field; and professional pet sitters play a very important role in this process.

While the “business part” of owning a pet-sitting service (paperwork, documentation, scheduling, taxes and accounting) is not always fun, it's very important. Keeping on top of your accounting and understanding tax deductions for pet sitters can save you time and money!

How to you handle pet owners who call last minute to book your pet-sitting services? Professional pet sitters share their tips for responding to these clients.

Excessive barking, chewing and digging can be common canine behaviors. Read these helpful tips to use or share with clients for dealing with "problem pups."

Pet sitters and dog walkers are targeted by a variety of scams. PSI has compiled this list of the common scams sent by email or text to pet sitters and dog walkers.

Pet Sitters International recommends including these items in your pet first aid kit.

Whether you want to start an exclusively dog-walking business or want to add dog walking to the services offered by your pet-sitting business, dog walking can help bring in a steady income to increase your cash flow. PSI shares these four tips for successfully offering dog-walking services.

Pet Sitters International shares tips to help pet-sitting businesses make the best first impressions when meeting new clients.

Pet Sitters International shares tips to help keep your pet-sitting business successful in any economy. By taking a few steps, you can ensure your business remains the #1 choice for local pet owners.