The PSI Blog
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How professional pet sitters handle taxes and accounting
While the “business part” of owning a pet-sitting service (paperwork, documentation, scheduling, taxes and accounting) is not always fun, it's very important. Keeping on top of your accounting and understanding tax deductions for pet sitters can save you time and money!
Last-minute pet-sitting requests…Should pet sitters accept them?
How to you handle pet owners who call last minute to book your pet-sitting services? Professional pet sitters share their tips for responding to these clients.
Professional pet sitters vs. "problem pups"
Excessive barking, chewing and digging can be common canine behaviors. Read these helpful tips to use or share with clients for dealing with "problem pups."
Pet sitters beware: Email scams
Pet sitters and dog walkers are targeted by a variety of scams. PSI has compiled this list of the common scams sent by email or text to pet sitters and dog walkers.
Items you need in your pet first aid kit
Pet Sitters International recommends including these items in your pet first aid kit.
Dog walking: 4 tips for successfully offering this service
Whether you want to start an exclusively dog-walking business or want to add dog walking to the services offered by your pet-sitting business, dog walking can help bring in a steady income to increase your cash flow. PSI shares these four tips for successfully offering dog-walking services.
4 tips for making the best first impression with pet-sitting clients
Pet Sitters International shares tips to help pet-sitting businesses make the best first impressions when meeting new clients.
5 ways to keep your pet-sitting business successful in any economy
Pet Sitters International shares tips to help keep your pet-sitting business successful in any economy. By taking a few steps, you can ensure your business remains the #1 choice for local pet owners.
6 ways to advertise now to attract summer pet-sitting clients
If your summer schedule is not already fully-booked and you are looking to increase business, PSI offers these tips you can use now to promote your pet-sitting services to local pet owners.