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Expert insights on pet care, the pet sitting industry, and building a pet sitting business.

Featured image for article: Emergency Preparedness for Pet Owners: A Complete Plan
Pet Care9 min read

Emergency Preparedness for Pet Owners: A Complete Plan

Build a complete emergency plan for your pets. Covers evacuation kits, disaster prep, emergency contacts, ID systems and pet care directives.

By The Pet Sitter Team

Featured image for article: How Pets Are Shaping Our Travel Habits
Industry9 min read

How Pets Are Shaping Our Travel Habits

Pet ownership is reshaping how we plan holidays. From guilt-free getaways to the rise of pet-friendly stays, here is how animals influence where and when we travel.

By The Pet Sitter Team

Featured image for article: How to Prepare Your Pet for a Vet Visit
Pet Care7 min read

How to Prepare Your Pet for a Vet Visit

Learn how to prepare your pet for a vet visit with checklists, calming techniques and sitter tips. Reduce stress for everyone and be emergency-ready.

By The Pet Sitter Team

Featured image for article: Travel Safely with Your Pet: Essential Tips
Pet Care8 min read

Travel Safely with Your Pet: Essential Tips

Practical tips to travel safely with your pet by car, plane or public transport. Learn how to prepare, what to pack, and how to keep your pet calm and healthy on the road.

By The Pet Sitter Team

Featured image for article: The Most Pet-Friendly Cities for Renters
Pet Care9 min read

The Most Pet-Friendly Cities for Renters

Discover the best cities worldwide where renters and their pets are welcome, plus tips for finding pet-friendly housing.

By The Pet Sitter Team

Featured image for article: Understanding Dog Behaviour: A Practical Guide
Pet Care8 min read

Understanding Dog Behaviour: A Practical Guide

Learn how to read dog body language and vocal cues, what common behaviours mean, and practical strategies for owners and sitters to prevent and respond to problems.

By The Pet Sitter Team

Featured image for article: How a Pet-Care Platform Merger Affects Pet Owners and Sitters
Industry8 min read

How a Pet-Care Platform Merger Affects Pet Owners and Sitters

When a major pet-care platform announces a merger, it can affect your bookings, fees and income. Learn what to watch for and practical steps to protect yourself.

By The Pet Sitter Team

Featured image for article: Starting a Pet Sitting Business in Melbourne: A Local Guide for 2026
Sitter Business12 min read

Starting a Pet Sitting Business in Melbourne: A Local Guide for 2026

Everything you need to know about starting a pet sitting business in Melbourne. Local regulations, realistic earnings, insurance, the best suburbs for demand, and how to stand out.

By Graeme Rycyk

Featured image for article: Can Dogs Eat Eggs? Benefits, Risks & How to Serve
Pet Care9 min read

Can Dogs Eat Eggs? Benefits, Risks & How to Serve

Can dogs eat eggs? Learn the nutritional benefits, risks of raw eggs, safe serving sizes and easy preparation methods. A practical guide for owners and sitters.

By The Pet Sitter Team