The PSI Blog

As a professional pet sitter, sustaining a bite or a scratch from a pet in your care is not out of the realm of possibility—but it’s definitely not desirable. PSI offers advice for avoiding pet bites and scratches.

Each month, we feature a different PSI member. The blog post will help you get to know this pet sitter. This month's featured PSI pet sitter is Jerry Koons, owner of The Pet Nanny in Concord, California.

Whether you’re a brand new pet sitter or have years of experience under your belt, you’ve probably considered using social media to promote your business, if you aren’t already doing so. Check out these tips shared during PSI’s April 2017 free member webinar.

April is the American Red Cross’ Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and it offers a great reminder for professional pet sitters to brush up on their pet first aid know-how. PSI recommends that all professional pet sitters and dog walkers take these pet first aid precautions to ensure they are prepared to respond to pet emergencies.

Each month, we feature a different PSI member. The blog post will help you get to know this pet sitter. This month's featured PSI pet sitter is Carrie Feinberg, owner of Safe Haven Advocate Pet Care & Photography, LLC, in Elgin, Illinois.

What should you charge for pet sitting? Setting your pet-sitting rates is an important step for your business. Pet Sitters International shares tips to help you determine the appropriate rates for the pet-care services you offer.

As a business owner, you probably look for ways to give back to your community, as well as ways to raise awareness about your pet-sitting business. PSI created its Early Education Program to allow members to do just that.

While no technological advancement can replace the quality care provided by an educated, professional pet sitter, technology is changing—and simplifying—the way many professional pet sitters operate their businesses. Pet sitters are simplifying their businsses with the help of various apps. Check out these recommendations from PSI members.

Each month, we feature a different PSI member. The blog post will help you get to know this pet sitter. This month's featured PSI pet sitter is Allison Waldron, owner of Irish Rover Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters LLC in Fairfax Station, Virginia.