Welcome, Pet Sitter Confessional listeners!
The pet-sitting industry is growing fast, and so is the need for trained, professional trusted pet-care providers. Whether you are just starting out or scaling a multi-team company, you don’t have to figure everything out alone. Since 1994, Pet Sitters International (PSI) has helped thousands of pet-care professionals like you build reputable, profitable, and sustainable businesses.
Ready to become a PSI member?
When you join this month, enter promo code psc15 at check out to get $15 off your first-year membership.
PSI is the world’s leading 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 and adhering to high industry standards.
When you become a PSI member, you’ll gain access to the credentials, continuing education, and community you need to have success in the pet-sitting industry.
Support at every stage of your pet-sitting career
Because we understand your clients are your #1 priority and your time is limited, we've done the work and are happy to put the best in business tools and educational resources right at your fingertips.
As a PSI member, you'll be able to:
- Access the business tools and services your company needs to succeed
- Get your questions answered by PSI staff, industry experts and fellow members
- Gain ideas and tips to increase your pet-care service's revenues
- Develop a support network of fellow pet sitters who understand your job
- Set your business apart from the competition and highlight your professionalism
Each month you'll receive your Monthly Member Toolkit, which includes:
- A new free online training each month created specifically for PSI members
- Custom, editable social-media images for pet-related holidays you can customize for your business
- Special, member-exclusive offers and discounts
Plus:
- Client Communication Script of the Month
- Global Standards Spotlight of the Month
- Marketing Idea of the Month
- Teams Tip of the Month (for businesses with staff)
Members also receive PSI's e-newsletter, The Inside Scoop, emailed each Monday.
As a member you will have access to important business resources, including:
- Opportunity to purchase group-rate pet-sitter insurance and bonding (U.S. and Canada) *
- Opportunity to earn the CPPS-Certified Professional Pet Sitter® designation.**
- Special pricing on PSI's pet-sitter products, including pet-sitter contracts, online courses and more.
As soon as you join, you can also take advantage of these FREE tools and resources available exclusively to PSI members:
- PSI's free online course for members, Creating Your Dream Pet-Care Business
- Permission to use the PSI member logo on your website and marketing materials
- A subscription to Pet Sitter's World magazine
- PSI's private, members-only Facebook Group, a private forum to post questions and share advice with fellow members
- PSI’s online Learning Library, organized by topic and featured articles, online trainings and other resources
- Customizable forms, such as the veterinary notification and emergency pet guardianship forms
- Custom business listing and link on the PSI Pet Sitter Locator
- Free downloadable materials to promote various PSI member campaigns, including PSI’s Early Education Program and Hungry Bowl® Pet Food Drive
- PSI’s State of the Industry Survey that shares the most up-to-date information on the professional pet-sitting industry, including average service fees, annual revenue, and more
- And much more—available at the click of a mouse in the Members Area of petsit.com!
PSI members in the U.S. can also take advantage of a host of other discounts from PSI Preferred Providers, including discounts on background checks, as well as assistance obtaining health, life, disability and supplemental insurance.
*Please note: Pet-sitter insurance is not included with your PSI membership fee, but your PSI membership gives you access to purchase liability insurance and bonding through Business Insurers at a special group rate.
** You must be a member to sit for the CPPS Exam. The exam fee is not included in your annual membership fee.




