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Hot weather and sunny skies signal the start of summer—a time for vacations and relaxation by the pool, or if you’re a professional pet sitter, perhaps a busier work schedule. PSI shares a few hot weather precautions that pet sitters should keep in mind this summer to protect themselves and the pets in their care.

June is National Pet Preparedness Month. While you should be prepared for pet emergencies year-round, this month offers an important reminder to review your family’s emergency plans and ensure you’ve incorporated a plan for your pets as well.

When considering your safety and well-being as a professional pet sitter, it's important to make self-care a top priority. PSI offers four self-care tips to help pet sitters stay healthy, happy and safe.

Because pet-sitting visits often entail entering clients' homes during early morning or evening hours, Pet Sitters International encourages pet sitters to take four easy precautions when they arrive for pet-sitting visits.

As a professional pet sitter, sustaining a bite or a scratch from a pet in your care is not out of the realm of possibility—but it’s definitely not desirable. PSI offers advice for avoiding pet bites and scratches.

April is the American Red Cross’ Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and it offers a great reminder for professional pet sitters to brush up on their pet first aid know-how. PSI recommends that all professional pet sitters and dog walkers take these pet first aid precautions to ensure they are prepared to respond to pet emergencies.

What should you charge for pet sitting? Setting your pet-sitting rates is an important step for your business. Pet Sitters International shares tips to help you determine the appropriate rates for the pet-care services you offer.

As a business owner, you probably look for ways to give back to your community, as well as ways to raise awareness about your pet-sitting business. PSI created its Early Education Program to allow members to do just that.

While you typically think of pet owners needing pet-sitting services if they are away on vacation, there are many other reasons owners use pet sitters. PSI shares 10 reasons (besides vacation) and explains how pet sitters can tailor their marketing efforts to promote these services.