The PSI Blog

For professional pet sitters offering bird sitting—and others who are considering offering bird-sitting services—an understanding of best bird-care practices is important to ensure that both the bird and pet sitter remain safe during pet-sitting visits.

Efficiently managing your time—it’s a challenge you face whether you’re a solo pet sitter or the manager of a large pet-sitting team. Sometimes it feels like the minutes just slip away, but fortunately, there are some techniques you can use to get the most out of your day.

Pet sitting is a very personal service, so never underestimate the value of face-to-face marketing. One way to personally interact with potential clients is through participation in local festivals, fairs and trade shows.

As leaders in their local communities, pet-sitting business owners are positioned to make a big impact as they muster support and donations for the communities impacted by man-made or natural disasters. PSI shares ideas for pet sitters.

Patti J. Moran, PSI president and founder, addresses recent licensing concerns in New York and the importance of only using the services of professional pet sitters and dog walkers.

Using a pet-sitter presentation book is wonderful at initial meet and greets to demonstrate to the pet owner that you are a trained professional and take your work seriously. PSI shares tips for creating your pet-sitter presentation book.

As a professional pet sitter, you have an opportunity—and obligation—to educate local pet owners on the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars, even for just a few moments. PSI shares tips for addressing this issue.

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.

Starting a pet-sitting business requires researching, planning, making key financial decisions and taking an inventory of your current skill set and any deficiencies you may need to address. PSI offers tips for creating your pet-sitting business plan.