The PSI Blog

There are so many pet-related holidays and awareness events, and it can be hard to keep track of everything! Pet Sitters International provides this list of pet holidays and observances for 2026 that your pet-care business can post about and share.

Being the go-to resource for pet-care information doesn’t just benefit your clients—it can also benefit your business. By establishing yourself as a local pet-care expert, you can introduce your services to a much wider audience of potential clients.

Pet Sitters International explains why global industry standards were needed, how they benefit pet-sitting and dog-walking business owners (and pet parents), and how they can impact the pet-care industry at large.

Even if you do not have ADHD, as you grow your team you may find that you will be managing staff with ADHD—and you may be wondering how you can best support them while also ensuring they are a good fit for your business and asset to your team. In this blog post, PSI shares best practices that can help!

Pet-sitting business owners with ADHD may face unique challenges, but your neurodivergence can be your superpower! This blog post discusses how to understand and address the unique obstacles you may face so you can pave the way for pet-sitting success.

Whether you’re walking dogs in the pouring rain, juggling cat visits while emailing prospective clients, or trying to create the perfect Instagram Reel to promote your business, you may need some inspiration.  Well, here’s one name you might not expect to inspire you on your pet-sitting journey: Taylor Swift.

The pet-sitting industry’s growth, along with pet parents’ better understanding of what pet sitters do, has brought a greater appreciation for the legitimacy of pet sitting as a career—but you may still hear from pet parents who think you just “play with dogs and cats all day,” or have a spouse or partner who isn’t supportive of what they think is your “pet hobby.” Let’s look at the facts.

Starting your pet-sitting career is both exciting and rewarding; however, like any profession, it comes with its own set of challenges. In this post, Pet Sitters International shares common pitfalls that new pet sitters often encounter, and how you can avoid these mistakes.