PSI's Global Standards for Professional Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers
Pet Sitters International (PSI) has been the leading educational organization for the professional pet-sitting industry since 1994. PSI’s Global Standards for Professional Pet-Sitting and Dog-Walking Businesses establishes public, baseline best practices for professional pet-sitting and dog-walking businesses, elevating the industry and ensuring consistent, safe, and ethical care for pets and peace of mind for their owners.
These standards were developed from PSI’s Recommended Quality Standards for Excellence which PSI has encouraged its association members to commit to since the association's inception. Because the pet-sitting industry is rapidly growing but still largely unregulated, PSI knew it was more important than ever before to publicly share the association’s professional industry standards framework with pet-care professionals and pet owners. PSI announced its Global Standards in October 2025.
PSI’s Global Standards were reviewed by leaders in the pet care, insurance, and pet health and safety fields, along with a pet owner panel, ensuring they reflect both professional expertise and consumer expectations.
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