The PSI Blog
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Rabbit-care basics for professional pet sitters
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.
Setting your pet-sitting rates
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.
An open letter to pet owners who don’t use professional pet sitters
Pet Sitters International issues an open letter to pet owners who do not use professional pet sitters. Pet owners, learn why "saving a few dollars" on pet care can have costly consequences.
Professional pet sitters vs. "problem pups"
Excessive barking, chewing and digging can be common canine behaviors. Read these helpful tips to use or share with clients for dealing with "problem pups."
Pet sitters beware: Email scams
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.
Items you need in your pet first aid kit
Pet Sitters International recommends including these items in your pet first aid kit.
Dog walking: 4 tips for successfully offering this service
Whether you want to start an exclusively dog-walking business or want to add dog walking to the services offered by your pet-sitting business, dog walking can help bring in a steady income to increase your cash flow. PSI shares these four tips for successfully offering dog-walking services.
5 ways to keep your pet-sitting business successful in any economy
Pet Sitters International shares tips to help keep your pet-sitting business successful in any economy. By taking a few steps, you can ensure your business remains the #1 choice for local pet owners.
6 ways to advertise now to attract summer pet-sitting clients
If your summer schedule is not already fully-booked and you are looking to increase business, PSI offers these tips you can use now to promote your pet-sitting services to local pet owners.