What is an Accredited Pet Sitter?

What is an "Accredited Pet Sitter?"

Pet Sitters International's Accreditation Program is an in-depth educational coursework that has been tailored exclusively for pet sitters.

The curriculum includes topics on Pet Care, Health & Nutrition, Additional Services and Business & Office Procedures. The coursework was developed with input from the most knowledgeable professionals in the pet-care industry to provide the best in pet educatin to our members.

What You Get with a PSI Accredited Pet Sitter:

When you engage the services of a PSI Accredited Pet Sitter, you are also gaining the in-depth knowledge and skills for in-home pet care she or he has mastered about caring for companion animals of all kinds.

This program was developed by PSI exclusively for its members. The coursework was designed to promote high industry standards and provide a continuing education curriculum to keep accredited pet sitters at the forefront of modern pet-care practices.

The Accreditation Program is designed to provide a complete and well-rounded educational experience for a professional pet sitter. To become accredited, the pet sitter must master and exhibit a working knowledge of caring for pets of all species - from cat care to dog sitting, from exotic bird care and pet fish care to overnight pet care services and more. 

A PSI Accredited Pet Sitter also knows how to run an efficient, effective business model.

You can rest assured your pet sitter has been rigorously tested on companion animal care—and passed all tests—when you see the mark of a PSI Accredited Pet Sitter. 

Find a Pet Sitter
When you go to the PSI Locator and enter your ZIP code, consider the PSI Accredited Pet Sitter icon when you make your selection.