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Pet Sitters International PSI is the leading educational association for professional pet sitters and dog walkers.

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What's one business goal you want to accomplish before year's end? Let us know in the comments!
12/11/2024

What's one business goal you want to accomplish before year's end?

Let us know in the comments!

Pet Sitters International congratulates the following top five finalists who will move on to the next round of judging f...
12/11/2024

Pet Sitters International congratulates the following top five finalists who will move on to the next round of judging for the 2025 Pet Sitter of the Year award:

•Jessica Milam, Fur Services Fur Pets, Aubrey, TX
•Nicole Packin, Miami Pet Concierge, Coral Gables, FL
•Alisha Riley, Alisha’s Pet Playcations, Peyton, CO
•Amber Van Denzen, Atta Boy! Animal Care, Mulberry, FL
•Zara Willmott, Cat Sitter Toronto Inc., Scarborough, Ontario

Learn more here: https://www.petsit.com/2025-pet-sitter-of-the-year-finalists

Fur Services Fur Pets Miami Pet Concierge - Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Services Pet Playcations Atta Boy Animal Care - Pet Sitting + Dog Walking Lakeland Cat Sitter Toronto

Do you wonder how quickly other pet-sitting businesses get fully booked up for the holiday season? Or maybe you are cons...
11/11/2024

Do you wonder how quickly other pet-sitting businesses get fully booked up for the holiday season? Or maybe you are considering adding a holiday surcharge to holiday pet-sitting visits, but you aren't sure which holidays to charge for (or what fee to add on to your regular rates)?

PSI members, check out the results from PSI's 2024 Pet Sitter Holiday in this month's free Monthly Member Toolkit >> www.petsit.com/monthlytoolkit

Not a PSI member yet? We invite you to learn more about PSI's member benefits and join before 2024 ends. www.petsit.com/...
10/11/2024

Not a PSI member yet? We invite you to learn more about PSI's member benefits and join before 2024 ends. www.petsit.com/join

👉DM us to learn more about special membership offers.

🌟WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN PET SITTERS INTERNATIONAL?🌟

PSI membership gives you access to the credentials, continuing education and community you need to succeed in the professional pet-sitting industry!

Each month you'll receive your Monthly Member Toolkit, which includes:

• A featured member resource—often a pet-sitter form template, client handout or webinar
• A featured online article focused on the theme for that month’s toolkit
• Custom social-media images for pet-related observances with suggested captions
• Trending pet-related articles you can share with clients

Resources will be emailed to you each Monday at the email address you provide when you join.

As a member you will have access to important business resources, including:

• Opportunity to purchase group-rate pet-sitter insurance and bonding (US and Canada)*
• Opportunity to earn the CPPS-Certified Professional Pet Sitter® designation.**
• Special pricing on PSI's pet-sitter products, including pet-sitter contracts, online courses and more.
As soon as you join, you can also take advantage of these FREE tools and resources available exclusively to PSI members:
• PSI's free online course for members, Creating Your Dream Pet-Care Business
• Permission to use the PSI member logo on your website and marketing materials
• A subscription to Pet Sitter's World magazine
• PSI's private, members-only Facebook Group, a private forum to post questions and share advice with fellow members
• Live and on-demand webinars, led by industry experts covering pet-care and business topics
• Customizable forms, such as the veterinary notification and emergency pet guardianship forms
• Custom business listing and link on the PSI Pet Sitter Locator
• And much more—available at the click of a mouse in the Members Area of petsit.com!

Guilty 👋
08/11/2024

Guilty 👋

Need help setting boundaries in your pet-care business?Be sure to check out this article in the Oct-Dec '24 issue of Pet...
07/11/2024

Need help setting boundaries in your pet-care business?

Be sure to check out this article in the Oct-Dec '24 issue of Pet Sitter's World magazine for important tips.

PSI members, the magazine was mailed to you and you can also read the digital version at www.petsit.com/magazine.

Ready to take your career to the next level? 🚀➡️DM us for your coupon to save $10 through Nov. 25 on these PSI online co...
06/11/2024

Ready to take your career to the next level? 🚀
➡️DM us for your coupon to save $10 through Nov. 25 on these PSI online courses:

✔️Professional Pet Sitting as a Career, perfect for those looking to start and grow their pet-sitting business
✔️PSI’s Hiring Guide for Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers, perfect for pet sitters ready to expand their team

Don’t forget to DM us for your coupon code then visit www.petsit.com/online-courses to learn more and get started.

Do you charge a surcharge for holiday pet-sitting visits?❄️Let us know in the comments. ➕PSI members, be sure to check o...
05/11/2024

Do you charge a surcharge for holiday pet-sitting visits?❄️

Let us know in the comments. ➕PSI members, be sure to check out the results of PSI's 2024 Pet Sitter Holiday Survey in this month's free member toolkit. The survey provides data on this question and much more!

➡️www.petsit.com/monthlytoolkit

📢PSI members, don't forget to take advantage of your November Monthly Member Toolkit!www.petsit.com/monthlytoolkitThis m...
04/11/2024

📢PSI members, don't forget to take advantage of your November Monthly Member Toolkit!

www.petsit.com/monthlytoolkit

This month's toolkit focuses will help you get ready for the upcoming winter holiday season and includes:

✔️Featured Resource: Results from PSI's 2024 Pet Sitter Holiday Survey

✔️Featured Article: How pet sitters and dog walkers can prepare for cold weather

✔️New social-media images (along with suggested captions) to share this month

✔️Trending articles you can share on social media or in your client newsletters

31/10/2024
If someone wants to dress up as a pet sitter for Halloween, what's a must-have accessory they need with their costume? 🎃...
29/10/2024

If someone wants to dress up as a pet sitter for Halloween, what's a must-have accessory they need with their costume? 🎃👻

⏱️PSI members, time's running out to take advantage of your October Monthly Member Toolkit!www.petsit.com/monthlytoolkit...
28/10/2024

⏱️PSI members, time's running out to take advantage of your October Monthly Member Toolkit!

www.petsit.com/monthlytoolkit

This month's toolkit focuses on client relations and includes:

✔️Featured Resource: Client Communication Swipe Files

✔️Featured Article: Creating your ideal client avatar

✔️New social-media images (along with suggested captions) to share this month

✔️Trending articles you can share on social media or in your client newsletters

Thank you to PSI member Sylvia Melendez for sharing about her experience joining PSI!If you are a pet-sitting or dog-wal...
27/10/2024

Thank you to PSI member Sylvia Melendez for sharing about her experience joining PSI!

If you are a pet-sitting or dog-walking business owner committed to professionalism and education, PSI membership is for you!

👉DM us to learn more about special membership offers.

As a member, you can take advantage of:
✔Access to group-rate insurance and bonding coverage (US/CAN)
✔Free monthly member toolkit
✔Access to PSI's private member group on Facebook
✔A subscription to Pet Sitter's World magazine
✔Free customizable forms and downloads
✔Free, custom business page and link on the PSI Pet Sitter Locator
✔PSI's full-time staff to help answer your pet-sitting questions..and much more!

Do you have an emergency backup plan in place for your business?🐶Be sure to check out this article in the Oct-Dec '24 is...
24/10/2024

Do you have an emergency backup plan in place for your business?

🐶Be sure to check out this article in the Oct-Dec '24 issue of Pet Sitter's World magazine for steps to take to make sure you are ready should an emergency occur.

PSI members, the magazine was mailed to you and you can also read the digital version at www.petsit.com/magazine.

Offer ends October 31!🎃👻Use coupon code HAL24FB to take $5 off your order of contracts and business forms at www.petsit....
23/10/2024

Offer ends October 31!🎃

👻Use coupon code HAL24FB to take $5 off your order of contracts and business forms at www.petsit.com/shop.

Do you remember your very first pet-sitting client?
22/10/2024

Do you remember your very first pet-sitting client?

📢Be sure to check out the featured article in PSI's October Monthly Member Toolkit. As a pet sitter or dog walker, it ca...
21/10/2024

📢Be sure to check out the featured article in PSI's October Monthly Member Toolkit.

As a pet sitter or dog walker, it can be really tempting to declare your ideal client as a pet owner in your service area and call it a day.

But the truth about your ideal client is that they are meant to be a really specific subset of people.

This blog post can help you navigate identifying your ideal client.

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Pet Sitters International would like to send a huge THANK YOU to our amazing members, who along with clients, family and friends, rallied together to collect pet food and supplies to donate to Western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene. In total—with your generosity—we were able to collect: 🐾Nearly 5,000 lbs. of dry cat and dog food 🐾4,000 cans of wet pet food 🐾More than 150 pet crates and carriers 🐾4,400 bottles of water This brief video shares more about the donations and where they were delivered. Thank you 🐕🐈

Cover Reveal for the Jul-Sep '24 issue of Pet Sitter's World magazine
Cover Reveal for the Jul-Sep '24 issue of Pet Sitter's World magazine

✨Cover Reveal for the Jul-Sep '24 issue of Pet Sitter's World magazine✨ Featured on the cover of this upcoming issue is PSI member Ashten Ntewak, owner of Lap of Luxury – Premium Pet Sitting Services in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 📷 Photo taken by Sherwood Pawtography. PSI members, you should receive this issue in your mailbox this month. You can also view the digital version now in the Members Area of petsit.com. 👉www.petsit.com/magazine

Are you ready to earn formal recognition for your commitment to excellence in pet sitting and gain access to various perks? ⭐DM us for our biggest CPPS Exam discount of the year (ending 4/30).⭐ And when you sign up for the CPPS-Certified Professional Pet Sitter® Exam, you have up to 6 months to request your exam link! 👉Learn more at https://www.petsit.com/cpps.

📢PSI members, time's running out to access your November ‘23 Monthly Toolkit in the Members Area of petsit.com! 👉www.petsit.com/monthlytoolkit Your toolkit includes trending articles to share with clients, this month's featured online article and member resource, and more.

📢PSI members, your November ‘23 Monthly Toolkit is available in the Members Area of petsit.com! 👉www.petsit.com/monthlytoolkit Your toolkit includes trending articles to share with clients, this month's featured online article and member resource, and more.

🙀Owning your own pet-sitting or dog-walking business can be scary! From making sure your business is set up legally and professionally and figuring out best hiring practices to staying up-to-date on pet-care best practices and handling pet emergency...there's a lot you deal with on an ongoing basis. But, you don't have to go it alone! Remove the fear by connecting with likeminded business owners committed to professional pet care AND getting access to the best educational resources and biz tools available in the industry. PSI membership is for you! ➡Visit the link in our bio to learn more about PSI membership benefits and DM us to learn more about special membership offers and savings. . . . . . . . . #petsitter #dogwalker #professionalpetsitter #professionalpetsitters #petbusinessowner #petbusiness #petsittersinternational #petsitterlife #petbizmarketing #petbiz

✨Cover Reveal for the Oct-Dec '23 issue of Pet Sitter's World magazine✨ Featured on the cover of this upcoming issue is PSI member Jessica Milam, co-owner of Fur Services Fur Pets in Savannah, Texas. 📷 Cover photo taken by Chris Milam. Inside photo of Jessica and Chris taken by Gia Randazzo Productions. Inside family photo taken by Alder Grove Creative. PSI members, you should receive this issue in your mailbox this month. You can also view the digital version now in the Members Area of petsit.com. 👉www.petsit.com/magazine

👇Let us know what your business is celebrating this week—BIG or small! 🎉🐾 Whatever your win is, we want to celebrate with you! Let us know in the comments.

In case you missed it: The Jul-Sep issue of Pet Sitter's World magazine is out! On the cover is PSI Member Melanie Carey, owner of Doggy Adventures, LLC in Anchorage, Alaska. 📷Photo taken by David Jensen. PSI members, your copy was mailed to you last month, and you can also view the digital version at petsit.com/magazine.

PSI’s latest issue of Pet Sitter’s World magazine is now available! Members, the Jul-Aug ’23 issue should arrive in your mailboxes soon (if it hasn’t already)—and you can also access the digital version at petsit.com/magazine. Featured on this issue’s cover is PSI member Melanie Carey, owner of Doggy Adventures in Anchorage, Alaska.

Are you ready to earn formal recognition for your commitment to excellence in pet sitting? Become a CPPS-Certified Professional Pet Sitter®! PSI’s CPPS Exam is the only knowledge-based assessment designed specifically for professional pet sitters. PSI members, learn more at petsit.com/cpps (and DM us for a special promo code to save BIG when you sign up this month!).

👇Let us know what your business is celebrating this week—BIG or small! 🎉🐾 Whatever your win is, we want to celebrate with you! Let us know in the comments.

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