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How to make Take Your Dog To Work Day® a success

The 20th annual celebration of PSI’s Take Your Dog To Work Day® (TYDTWDay®) is scheduled for Friday, June 22, 2018, and Pet Sitters International (PSI), event creator, encourages businesses to start planning now to ensure a successful event.

2024 PSW Charity BINGO Tickets

$20 for a pack of 10 BINGO cards + 2 raffle tickets—There will be 10 games. You can buy multiple packs if you'd like to play more than one card per game. Each prize will be valued $50 or more. All proceeds benefit the selected 2024 charity BINGO recipient (TBD). With each pack of BINGO cards you p

2024 Pet Holidays & Observances

To prepare you for the year ahead, Pet Sitters International has compiled a list of pet-related (and a few other interesting) celebrations you can promote on your company's social-media pages throughout 2024

2023 Pet Holidays & Observances

To prepare you for the year ahead, Pet Sitters International has compiled a list of pet-related (and a few other interesting) celebrations you can promote on your company's social-media pages throughout 2023.

Pet sitting during the holidays: What you need to know

The holiday season can pose unique challenges for pet sitters—from wintry weather hazards to overbooked schedules to needing to fine tune business policies and procedures. PSI shares results from its holiday pet-sitter survey and tips for surviving the season.

Pet Sitting as a Career

Is pet sitting or dog walking an actual career option? Absolutely! Pet sitting isn't just a hobby or a way to earn extra money.  The majority of PSI's membership is composed of sole proprietor businesses founded by entrepreneurial pet lovers who looked to pet sitting as a new career opportunit

International Membership Benefits

Pet Sitters International is the world’s largest educational association for professional pet sitters and dog walkers. PSI membership is for professional pet-care providers who are committed to offering the best possible services. This commitment includes taking advantage of the best business too

Cat DNA Testing: Here’s what I learned

Direct-to-consumer DNA testing for cats has recently become available through a company called Basepaws. PSI staffer Beth shares her experience testing her cat Luna's DNA. 

PSI releases 2019 Pet-Sitting Industry Forecast

Pet Sitters International has released its 2019 Pet-Sitting Industry Forecast. This report examines the growth potential for professional pet-care businesses and how increased competition will influence industry trends.

Why pet sitters should start planning for retirement

As a professional pet sitter and business owner, do you have a game plan for retirement? What money will you live off of when you transition to semi-retirement or say farewell to the industry? You work so hard—you owe it to yourself to plan for your financial future. 

PSI President Patti J. Moran appointed to Fear Free Advisory Group

PSI President Patti J. Moran has been appointed to the Fear FreeSM Advisory Group. The Fear Free Initiative is an innovative movement developed by “America’s Veterinarian” Dr. Marty Becker to “take the ‘pet’ out of ‘petrified’ and get pets back into practices.”

Bird-sitting basics for professional pet sitters

For professional pet sitters offering bird sitting—and others who are considering offering bird-sitting services—an understanding of best bird-care practices is important to ensure that both the bird and pet sitter remain safe during pet-sitting visits.

4 tips for offering horse-sitting services that stand out

If you are a pet sitter who offers equine care, you want to make sure that you offer quality care that stands out. Whether you are an experienced horse sitter or you are new to the service, there are steps you can take to build or maintain a strong business.

Woofie’s founders share secrets of success

Woofie's, recently featured on CNBC's primetime series "The Job Interview," has grown by leaps and bounds. Woofie's founders Leslie Barron and Amy Reed, members of PSI, share their secrets of success and lessons learned.

Guide to Pet-Sitter Insurance for 2024

Obtaining pet-sitter insurance is essential if have a pet-sitting business or dog-walking service. But how do you determine which pet-sitting insurance is best? This guide from Pet Sitters International can help.

Essential Oils & Pets

Whether you’ve seen the many online articles or various infographics circulating on social media, you likely know that essential oils—and their potential harm (or benefit) for pets—are a hot (and often confusing) topic.

Tax Advice for Professional Pet Sitters

Keeping on top of your accounting and understanding tax deductions for pet sitters can save you time and money. Whether you choose to work with an accountant or handle taxes on your own, it’s important to have a working knowledge of tax requirements for small-business owners.

Easy Ways Pet Sitters Can Use ChatGPT Tools to Promote Their Businesses

It’s quite likely that when you started your pet-sitting or dog-walking business, artificial intelligence was never a tool you planned to have in your business arsenal. While the thought of using AI tools can seem overwhelming, Pet Sitters International recommends that pet sitters and dog walkers

4 pet-sitting assignments you should turn down

As a professional pet sitter, there will be times when it is important for you to say "no" to a specific assignment or business situation. PSI shares four pet-sitting assignments you should turn down.