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Community members use Nextdoor to notify their neighbors of virtually everything—from a suspicious vehicle in the area to their favorite local service providers, including pet sitters and dog walkers. For pet-sitting and dog-walking businesses looking to take advantage of promotional opportunities available through Nextdoor, there are some limitations you should be aware of.

Even with the contact information for your clients and their emergency contacts, there’s always a chance that you will not be able to reach someone in the event of an emergency. This is why most pet sitters require a veterinary release form.

Each month, we'll feature a PSI member to help you learn more about their #petsitterlife and provide you with some tips for your own business. This month we're featuring Daniel Reitman, owner of Dan's Dog Walking and Pet Sitting.

You’ve worked hard to build a solid reputation for your service, and your staff sitters are a reflection of your company and its values. When your employees are truly invested in your company, your clients—and the community at large—will know it. Your staff will be happier…and your business will be more successful!

Creating a video allows pet sitters to quickly establish an emotional connection with their audience and one that is memorable, more than just pictures and text on a website. This post shares seven tips for getting started.

Each month, we'll feature a PSI member to help you learn more about their #petsitterlife and provide you with some tips for your own business. This month we're featuring Judith Tait, owner of Move Your Doggie.

In order to protect your pet-sitting business—and particularly the pets in your care—it is important to prepare for disaster. This post shares a list of PSI's top blog posts with disaster preparedness tips.

Brush up on checking vitals, keeping in mind that ranges considered normal for each species and size vary.  The more familiar you are with an animal’s usual body language, habits and physical characteristics, the more quickly you will recognize something abnormal! 

Each month, we'll feature a PSI member to help you learn more about their #petsitterlife and provide you with some tips for your own business. This month we're featuring Lyndsay Shackelford, owner of Dogs of Charm City.