The Pet Sitter Blog
Expert insights on pet care, the pet sitting industry, and building a pet sitting business.
Pet Sitting in Paris: The Complete Guide for Dog Owners
From Bois de Boulogne to the Luxembourg Gardens, everything you need to know about caring for your dog in Paris. Parks, regulations, arrondissements and rates.
By The Pet Sitter Team
The 25 Most Popular Dog Breeds in the World (2026 Rankings)
From the perpetually popular Labrador Retriever to rising stars like the Australian Shepherd, here are the 25 most popular dog breeds worldwide in 2026 — with breed profiles and what makes each one special.
By The Pet Sitter Team
Senior Dog Care: A Complete Guide to Caring for Your Ageing Dog
As dogs age, their needs change. Learn how to adapt exercise, nutrition, vet visits and daily routines for your senior dog's comfort and health.
By The Pet Sitter Team
How to Become a Successful Pet Sitter: The Complete Guide
Thinking about becoming a pet sitter? This guide covers everything from getting started and building your profile to setting competitive rates, managing bookings, and growing a sustainable pet sitting business.
By The Pet Sitter Team
How to Set Your Pet Sitting Rates: A Pricing Strategy Guide
Pricing your pet sitting services correctly is crucial. Learn how to research your market, calculate costs, and set rates that attract clients and sustain your business.
By The Pet Sitter Team
The Real Cost of Pet Sitting Platform Fees: A Comparison
We did the maths. Here's exactly how much pet sitters lose to platform fees on Rover, Mad Paws, Pawshake, and Floofers — and why flat-fee subscription models are the future.
By Graeme Rycyk
Pet Sitting in Berlin: The Complete Guide for Dog Owners
From Tiergarten to Grunewald, everything you need to know about caring for your dog in Berlin. Parks, Hundesteuer, neighbourhoods and rates.
By The Pet Sitter Team
What Rover's Mad Paws Acquisition Means for Australian Pet Sitters
Rover acquired Mad Paws in November 2025, bringing its 20% commission model to Australia. Here's what this means for the 70,000 sitters on the platform.
By Graeme Rycyk
How to Introduce a New Pet to Your Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
Bringing a new pet home is exciting but needs careful planning. Learn how to introduce dogs, cats and other pets to your household safely.
By The Pet Sitter Team