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What is a pet sitter?

The definition of pet sitting In 1997 Pet Sitters International (PSI) successfully campaigned to have “pet sitting” added to the Random House Dictionary.  “Pet sitting” is defined as “the act of caring for a pet in its own home while the owner is away.” Dog walking is also a form

What You Need to Know About Home Safety as a Pro Pet Sitter

This webinar is FREE for PSI members. Members, be sure you are logged in to the Members Area before registering. This webinar will walk you through a condensed, but precise, checklist of "must know" items to help a pet sitter be prepared for anything they may encounter in the client’s home o

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Important: PSI membership is limited to those who provide pet-sitting services. “Pet sitting” is defined as “the act of caring for a pet in its own home while the owner is away.” Dog walking is also a form of pet sitting since it involves coming to the pet’s home to provide exerc

Pet Sitter Spotlight: Sharon Treweek, Home Pet Care

Each month, we feature a different PSI member. The blog post will help you get to know this pet sitter. This month's featured PSI pet sitter is Sharon Treweek, owner of Home Pet Care in St. George, Utah, and Kalispell, Montana.

Become a PSI Member

IMPORTANT: PSI membership is for those providing pet-sitting services, which is defined as caring for a client's pet(s) in the client's home. Dog walking is also considered pet sitting. Members can offer other services in addition to pet sitting/dog walking, but individuals 

Tax tips for professional pet sitters

As tax season gets underway, pet sitters may have a myriad of questions related to taxes and their pet-sitting business. Pet Sitters International reached out to Bonnie Lee, E.A., owner of Taxpertise, to share some tax tips for pet sitters.

Why use a professional pet sitter?

Use a professional pet sitter for your pet-care needs. If work or travel will keep you away from your pets, you've likely considered various pet-care options, from asking for help from a family member or friend to securing the services of a professional pet sitter. For pet owners who want the be

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.

Pet Sitters & Security Cameras

Do you feel like you're being watched? Because you go into clients' homes, you'll want to learn more about the legalities of in-home surveillance in your state and determine what your company's policy will be. 

4 lies every professional pet sitter has heard

While mutual trust is vital in the pet sitter-pet parent relationship, at some point you’ll encounter pet owners who lie, or at least omit the truth. Here are some of the most common lies pet sitters have heard.

10 steps to avoid pet-sitter insurance claims

As a professional pet sitter, it’s important you have the various types of coverage you need—and at the adequate coverage levels—to protect your clients, yourself, your staff sitters and your business. While coverage is essential, there are also specific steps you can take to avoid insurance c

3 pet-sitting policies you should implement today

Depending on your business needs, there are a variety of policies you may choose to incorporate into your business model. There are three policies we encourage your pet-sitting business to consider adopting (if you haven’t already).

Finding the right pet sitter for you & your pets

What You Should Know Before Hiring a Pet Sitter  Just as some people are “dog people” and others are “cat” or “bird” people, there’s no “one size fits all” when it comes to finding the right pet sitter to meet the specific needs of you and your pet. The pet-sitting ind

4 summer self-care tips for pet sitters and dog walkers

It’s vital that professional pet sitters practice self-care year round—but the summer months present some unique challenges that pet sitters and dog walkers should be aware of. PSI offers these four summer self-care tips for pet sitters and dog walkers.

Pet Sitter Insurance

Pet sitter insurance is a must, but who offers the best pet-sitter insurance? This is one of the top questions we receive here at PSI. As the pet-sitting industry continues to grow, more pet-sitting insurance companies are entering the arena to offer coverage, and we understand comparing policies c

Pet Preparedness Month: 8 steps to prepare for disaster

June is National Pet Preparedness Month. While you should be prepared for pet emergencies year-round, this month offers an important reminder to review your family’s emergency plans and ensure you’ve incorporated a plan for your pets as well.