Pet Sitter & Travel Specialist
Laura is a PSI-certified pet sitter and travel specialist with expertise in anxiety management and travel preparation. Her guides cover sitter vetting, separation preparation, and pet travel regulations, drawing on Pet Sitters International standards, NAPPS guidelines, and pet first aid certification protocols.
A complete guide to vetting in-home pet sitters for the summer holidays, from reference checks and care briefs to insurance, key handover, and meet-and-greet steps. Learn how to keep anxious and elderly pets safe while you travel.
Many owners assume their dog loves daycare, but subtle stress signals often go unnoticed. This guide covers pickup body language, report card essentials, webcam review tips, trial day protocols, and when home alternatives are a better fit.
Understanding a professional pet sitter's insurance and bonding protects both your pet and your property. This guide explains coverage types, liability limits, injury protocols, and essential questions to ask before booking.
A complete guide to launching a home pet sitting business in 2026, covering licensing, insurance, pricing, contracts, multi-pet safety, and social media marketing. Built on PSI and NAPPS professional standards for aspiring pet care entrepreneurs.
A complete handover template for pet sitters managing fish tanks, covering water changes, feeding schedules, equipment troubleshooting, and aquatic vet contacts. This guide ensures fish health and safety while owners are away.
Golden Week, May bank holidays, and other late spring breaks create peak demand for pet care. This guide covers boarding timelines, last-minute sitter options, and a complete handover checklist.
A thorough guide to assessing shade coverage, water station placement, surface temperatures, and staff ratios at dog daycare outdoor play yards in warm weather. Protect your dog from heat related illness with this professional evaluation framework.
Spring brings a surge of seasonal risks that owners often forget to mention during handover. This guide covers toxic plants, open window falls, fertiliser ingestion, and the essential protocols every pet sitter should follow.
Separation anxiety is one of the most common challenges pet sitters face during client visits. This guide covers pre-visit protocols, calming techniques, owner communication, and when to contact a veterinarian.
Senior cats require specialized attention from pet sitters, including medication management, mobility support, and awareness of emergency warning signs. This guide covers everything a professional pet sitter needs to know before accepting a senior cat assignment.
Pet sitting for reptiles requires precise knowledge of temperature gradients, UV lighting, feeding schedules, and stress indicators. This guide covers everything a pet sitter needs to know about caring for bearded dragons, leopard geckos, and corn snakes.
Pet sitting insurance protects sitters and pet owners from financial fallout when things go wrong. This guide explains what policies should cover, from liability and property damage to veterinary emergencies, and highlights the exclusions every sitter must understand.