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For pet owners who plan to travel this summer, Pet Sitters International (PSI) recommends they use the services of local, professional pet sitters for their pet-care needs. PSI offers a free Pet Sitter Interview Checklist and online search for PSI member pet sitters.

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.

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

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

PSI shares four self-care tips to help pet sitters and dog walkers focus on their well-being in 2021.

This blog post from Pet Sitters International highlights important safety reminders for pet sitters and dog walkers to help pet-sitting business and dog-walking business owners, along with their team members, can protect themselves and their clients' pets.

This webinar is FREE for PSI members. Members, be sure you are logged in to the Members Area before registering. This webinar will walk you through a condensed, but precise, checklist of "must know" items to help a pet sitter be prepared for anything they may encounter in the client’s home o

In this free member webinar, Olivia M. Gonzalez, expert brand development and communications strategist, shares how you can build a trustworthy brand. Unleash your authenticity in this fun and engaging brand identity building workshop.

In this free PSI member webinar, Digital Media Expert Tori Mistick will share three quick examples of ways to grow your email list and then detail best practices for maintaining your company's email list, including how often to send emails and what you should include in your emails.

PSI shares top reasons pet sitters and dog walkers turn down client requests—and offers insight on how to know when you should turn down a request and recommendations on how to tell a current or potential client no.

With North America experiencing a total eclipse on April 8, many pet parents, professional pet sitters and dog walkers are unsure of any special precautions that should be taken for pets. This blog post offers tips to keep pets safe and comfortable.

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

Purchase the recordings from PSI's one-day online summit focused on SENIOR PETS. View the complete agenda here. Please note this purchase is non-refundable. Once you place your order, you will see a link on the confirmation page to download a PDF with your access links for the summit sessi

Should pet sitters and dog walkers send newsletters to clients? In this blog post, Pet Sitters International explains why having a newsletter is an important marketing tools for pet sitters and shares best practices for creating and sending e-newsletters.

Composing a profile of each individual pet’s health and behavior helps you provide top-notch care and helps you identify any red flags that may mean the job isn’t a good fit. PSI shares five questions you should ask.

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

While it may be hard to imagine why anyone would steal a pet from its caretakers, it happens all too frequently. Fortunately, there are some precautions pet lovers can take to minimize the risk of pet theft.

PSI encourages pet sitters to share these tips for pet poison proofing your home with their clients during Poison Prevention Awareness Month.

First introduced by Pet Sitters International (PSI) in 1995, Professional Pet Sitters Week™ takes place annually the first full week of March.   This annual observance honors professional pet-care providers, seeks to educate the pet-owning public about the advantages of professional in-

Obtaining pet-sitter insurance is essential if have a pet-sitting business or dog-walking service. But how do you determine which pet-sitting insurance is best? This guide from Pet Sitters International can help.

As a professional pet sitting business owner, you juggle a lot of responsibilities, and while paperwork, bookkeeping and taxes may not be the highlights of your job, they are critical components of a legitimate, successful business.

First awarded by Pet Sitters International (PSI) in 1995, PSI's Pet Sitter of the Year­™ Award is the industry's highest honor. Nominees for the annual award are reviewed by a judging panel and evaluated on professionalism, commitment to continuing education, contributions to the industry and cl

As a professional pet sitter, you'll be better prepared to decide if you want to offer rabbit-sitting services and will have a better understanding of the questions you should ask before deciding to accept a particular rabbit assignment if you familiarize yourself with rabbit-care basics.

This optional workshop on 9/19/24 is open only to those registered for PSI's 2024 Pet Sitter World Conference. This workshop is limited to 25 attendees. Early registration is recommended. Read full workshop description.

Pet Sitters International (PSI) has named Bobbi Wilson, owner of Peace Love Paws Pet Sitters, LLC, in Columbia, Missouri, the 2024 Pet Sitter of the Year™, the professional pet-sitting industry's highest honor.

Attend PSI's Pet Sitter World Educational Conference...on the Dotty Shantz Scholarship! Each year one PSI member is awarded the Dotty Shantz Scholarship to help them attend PSI's annual in-person conference. The scholarship recipient will receive up to $1,000 to help cover the costs of travel, h

Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world's leading educational association and largest membership organization for professional pet sitters, was founded in 1994 by professional pet-sitting industry pioneer Patti J. Moran. Her book, Pet Sitting for Profit, is considered the leading written author

Celebrating is encouraged. Advertising requires permission. We hope everyone participates in Pet Sitters International's Take Your Dog To Work Day® (or Take Your Cat To Work Day® or Take Your Pet To Work Week®) and helps to spread the word about it. If you do, thanks! And please do it the right

Businesses typically celebrate Take Your Dog To Work Day® by allowing employees to bring their dogs to work on the special day, and many companies also plan special events and activities while the dogs are at work. While planning your event, be sure to check out these tips for success. Even if y

The 26th annual event will take place on Friday, June 21, 2024. The information below answers some of the most commonly asked questions about the event. If you need additional information, please contact takeyourdog@petsit.com. Take Your Dog To Work Day Highlights: • Take Your Dog To Work Day�

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

Celebrate with your cat on Monday, June 17, 2024. In the more than two decades since Take Your Dog To Work Day® was created, the idea of bringing dogs to work has become more commonplace. So, it’s no wonder that more and more cat owners are wanting in on the fun! For those who want their felin

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

As a business owner, you already know how powerful goal setting can be for your business. With the hectic holiday rush over, have you taken time to sit down and determine what you want your pet-sitting company to achieve this year?

With the busy winter holiday season now underway, Pet Sitters International (PSI) is advising pet parents with last-minute holiday plans to act fast to ensure they can hire a professional pet sitter to care for their pets.

To prepare you for the year ahead, Pet Sitters International has compiled a list of pet-related (and a few other interesting) celebrations you can promote on your company's social-media pages throughout 2024

When traveling with a pet—whether for a summer road trip or simply a local drive around town—there are few precautions and preparations you need to take to make it safe, comfortable and fun for everyone.

As a professional pet sitter, it is important that you have the knowledge and preparation to react appropriately in the event of a natural or man-made disaster to evacuate your pets and your clients' pets, if necessary.

To prepare you for the year ahead, Pet Sitters International has compiled a list of pet-related (and a few other interesting) celebrations you can promote on your company's social-media pages throughout 2023.

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.

Five professional pet-sitting business owners have been named finalists for Pet Sitters International’s 2024 Pet Sitter of the Year™ Award, the industry’s highest honor.

When you think about shopping local and want to support the #shopsmall movement, don't forget to check out your local professional pet-sitting business. Check out these three reasons your local professional pet sitter if your best pet-care option.

Members of Pet Sitters International came together this October to raise $5,000 for The Friends of the Stokes Shelter Animal Adoption Center.

What You Should Know Before Hiring a Pet Sitter  Just as some people are “dog people” and others are “cat” or “bird” people, there’s no “one size fits all” when it comes to finding the right pet sitter to meet the specific needs of you and your pet. The pet-sitting ind

PSI has opened its Call for Speakers for 2024 and is seeking thought leaders and experts from industries relevant to professional pet-care business owners for PSI’s one-day online summit and its annual Pet Sitter World Educational Conference.

Halloween has grown in popularity in recent years, but there are some tips that pet sitters—and their clients—should keep in mind to ensure it doesn’t become a spooky experience for pets.

If you own a pet-sitting or dog-walking business, what do you need to know before firing an employee? In this blog, Pet Sitters International outlines the disciplinary process your pet-care company should have in place.