The PSI Blog

As tax season gets underway, pet sitters may have a myriad of questions related to taxes and their pet-sitting business. Pet Sitters International reached out to Bonnie Lee, E.A., owner of Taxpertise, to share some tax tips for pet sitters.

Cat care goes beyond simply cleaning litter boxes and filling up food and water, and dedicated pet-care professionals can take extra steps to ensure they are providing the best possible cat care.

Depending upon your location, you may already be feeling the first chills of the impending winter season in the air. As the weather turns cold, it is important to consider how seasonal changes affect your pets.

Depending on your business needs, there are a variety of policies you may choose to incorporate into your business model. There are three policies we encourage your pet-sitting business to consider adopting (if you haven’t already).

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.

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.