What is a Certified Professional Pet Sitter?
Pet Sitters International's Certification 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
- 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 education to our members.
What You Get with a CPPS:
When you engage the services of a PSI CPPS, you are also gaining access to someone with the in-depth knowledge and skills necessary for providing superior in-home pet care.
- This program was developed by PSI exclusively for its members.
- The coursework was created to promote high industry standards.
- PSI's Certification Program provides a continuing education curriculum to keep certified pet sitters at the forefront of modern pet-care practices.
The CPPS Program is designed to provide a complete and well-rounded educational experience for a professional pet sitter. Our graduates are knowledgeable in the care of a wide variety of species - from cats and dogs to reptiles, amphibians and more. A PSI CPPS also knows how to run an efficient, effective pet-sitting business.
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 CPPS.
Find a Pet Sitter
When you go to the PSI Locator and enter your ZIP code, consider the PSI Certified Professional Pet Sitter icon when you make your selection.