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The PSI Blog

The PSI Blog is the top blog for professional pet sitters. Explore the most recent posts below, or use the search box to find posts on a specific topic.

9 tips for brushing a pet's  teeth

9 tips for brushing a pet's teeth

Most cats and dogs will have early evidence of periodontal disease by age 3, but brushing your pet's teeth can help. Learn more about pet dental health and share these tips with clients.

Setting and raising your pet-sitting rates

What should you charge? It can be a tough question to answer, but PSI offers some tips to help you determine rates that work for your business. This post also includes two sample rate-increase notifications you can use when it's time to raise your pet-sitting fees.

Instagram for pet sitters

Instagram for pet sitters

PSI offers pet sitters a quick guide to using Instagram to promote their pet-sitting services. With its focus on photos and videos, the platform offers a great way for pet sitters to connect with local pet owners.

Tips pet sitters can share to ensure safe holidays for pets

Tips pet sitters can share to ensure safe holidays for pets

by Meghann Evans

The holidays should be safe for everyone—including pets. During this busy holiday season, it is important for pet sitters to keep some simple—yet significant—pet-safety tips in mind, and to share them with clients.

3 tips for creating a disaster plan for your pet-sitting business

3 tips for creating a disaster plan for your pet-sitting business

by Meghann Evans

Disaster can happen anywhere and at any time, and as a pet sitter, you should have a plan in place to guide how you will respond if a disaster strikes your service area. Pet owners will be relying on your expertise to help ensure the safety of their pets.