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For Pet Sitters

PSI is the one-stop shop for professional pet sitters! PSI's motto is "Pet-Sitting Excellence through Education," and we take our commitment to educating pet sitters very seriously. Since 1994 the association has educated and supported thousands of animal lovers and entrepreneurs with a desire to

PSI Preferred Providers

Our Preferred Providers are carefully chosen and are deeply integrated into our members' benefits. Thanks in part to the promotional and financial resources provided by our Preferred Providers, our members receive access to quality resources at affordable rates. In many cases, these providers offer

Free Downloads

PSI makes the following downloadable resources available for free for those interested in pet sitting as a career. You do not have to be a PSI member to access these free resources. Please be sure to explore PSI's pet-sitter products to view additional downloads—including pet-sitter contracts and

#petsitterlife

Professional pet sitting is more than a career—it's a lifestyle. That's why PSI launched its #petsitterlife initiative: to highlight the unique joys and challenges of the pet-sitter lifestyle. We understand that as a professional pet-care business owner you need easy-to-access business tools a

Take Your Dog To Work Day Toolkit

Welcome to PSI’s free Take Your Dog To Work Day® Toolkit! If you are planning to participate in the next Take Your Dog To Work Day® event (or Take Your Cat To Work Day® or Take Your Pet To Work Week®), you’re trying to convince your boss to let your company participate, or you’re just

Canadian Membership Benefits

Pet Sitters International is the world’s largest 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. This commitment includes taking advantage of the best business too

Press Room

Welcome to the press room for Pet Sitters International (PSI). Here you will find links to our latest press releases, recent media coverage, and press resources. PSI executives are available to comment on professional pet sitting, dog walking, pet care, starting a pet-care business, PSI’s annual

Account Checkout

Cancellation Policy: Completing your PSI membership provides you with immediate access to PSI's member benefits, including free online forms, webinars, templates and additional resources. Because of this immediate access, we are unable to offer refunds on membership fees.   

International Membership Benefits

Pet Sitters International is the world’s largest 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. This commitment includes taking advantage of the best business too

PSI History

One woman's passion for pets shaped a new industry. PSI member pet sitters are affiliated with the most widely respected association in the industry—an association established by Patti J. Moran. Patti wrote the first book on the topic—Pet Sitting for Profit—and is considered the pioneer of th

Media Resources: PSI's Take Your Dog To Work Day®

Bloggers, writers & reporters: Pet Sitters International (PSI) appreciates your support of the 26th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day® (TYDTWDay®) on Friday, June 21, 2024, and welcomes media inquiries! In addition to Take Your Dog To Work Day on June 21, 2024, please note that the entire wee

About Pet Sitters International

Founded by Patti J. Moran in 1994, Pet Sitters International (PSI) is now the world’s largest educational association for professional pet sitters and dog walkers. PSI is dedicated to educating professional pet sitters and promoting, supporting, and recognizing excellence in pet sitting. How can

Social media basics for pet sitters

PSI shares the basic information professional pet sitters should know before using social media for business, including how to select the best social-media platforms, how to establish business goals for your social-media use, and best practices for posting on social media. 

Contracts and Forms

Below you can explore the forms, contracts and digital resources available for purchase through PSI. Please note that because these are digital products, all sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. If you are a PSI member, be sure you are logged in to receive your discounted member pricing

Free E-books

PSI makes the following e-books available for free for those interested in pet sitting as a career. You do not have to be a PSI member to access these free resources. PSI members: Please be sure to log-in to the Members Area of petsit.com to access additional free member-exclusive downloads.&n

September is Pet-Sitter Education Month™

This September marks the inaugural Pet-Sitter Education Month™. Pet Sitters International (PSI) created this month-long effort to highlight professional pet sitters’ commitment to continuing education and to promote the various educational offerings readily available to today’s professional pe

May marks the 2nd annual Pet Sitter Safety Month

This May marks the second annual Pet Sitter Safety Month, and Pet Sitters International, the world’s leading educational association for professional pet sitters, is highlighting the importance of promoting the safety of today’s professional pet sitters and dog walkers.

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 

May is the 3rd annual Pet Sitter Safety Month™

This May, pet sitters will observe the third annual Pet Sitter Safety Month™, created by Pet Sitters International (PSI) in 2017 to highlight the importance of promoting safe practices for today’s professional pet sitters and dog walkers.

May is Pet Sitter Safety Month™

May is the inaugural Pet Sitter Safety Month™. Pet Sitters International created this month-long effort to highlight the importance of promoting safe practices for today’s professional pet sitters and dog walkers.

Why pet sitters should start planning for retirement

As a professional pet sitter and business owner, do you have a game plan for retirement? What money will you live off of when you transition to semi-retirement or say farewell to the industry? You work so hard—you owe it to yourself to plan for your financial future. 

2024 One-Day Online Summit for Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers

PSI's FOCUS one-day online summit for pet sitters and dog walkers offers you an affordable, convenient opportunity to learn from industry experts and network with fellow pet-care professionals—all from your computer, phone or iPad! This year's summit takes place on Wednesday, March 6. Registrat

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

Disaster preparedness tips: Blog post roundup

In order to protect your pet-sitting business—and particularly the pets in your care—it is important to prepare for disaster. This post shares a list of PSI's top blog posts with disaster preparedness tips.

All pets can participate!

Take Your Pet To Work Week is June 17-21, 2024. If cat lovers (or those with other pet types) want to participate in the event or your company wants to participate but is closed on Fridays, you have options! The entire week leading up to PSI's Take Your Dog To Work Day® is Take Your Pet To

3 best practices for pet sitters using Facebook

Whether you’re a brand new pet sitter or have years of experience under your belt, you’ve probably considered using social media to promote your business, if you aren’t already doing so. Check out these tips shared during PSI’s April 2017 free member webinar.