The PSI Blog

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.

This DIY pet photo ornament is an inexpensive, last-minute gift idea to make and give to fellow pet lovers or your pet-sitting clients. PSI's blog post shares step-by-step instructions for this homemade gift you can make in under five minutes.

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.

Each month, we’ll feature a different PSI member and share his or her answers to our pet-sitting survey.

This month's featured PSI pet sitter is Ed Newbegin, owner of Friends of Bill Pet Sitting, in Concord, Calif.

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.

Each month, we’ll feature a different PSI member and share his or her answers to our pet-sitting survey.

This month's featured PSI pet sitter is Jessica Frale, owner of Spoiled Rotten Pooches, LLC, in New Lenox, Ill.

If you are like most professional pet sitters (and especially if you are just starting out), you likely want to know "How much should I charge for my pet-sitting services?" It's a question we get a lot at Pet Sitters International, but it can be a difficult one to answer.

Each month, we’ll feature a different PSI member and share his or her answers to our pet-sitting survey.

This month's featured PSI pet sitter is April Mauney, owner of Lucy's Friends Pet Sitting in Greensboro, N.C.

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.