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5 Business Tips For Pet Sitters

You’re in the business of interacting with pets and people. Depending on where you live, you may not be able to do either and that can be difficult as a business owner. We understand that times are rough and we want to help you with business tips you may find

Pet Care Insurance: How To Renew or Sign Up

We all know that having insurance gives you peace of mind and can respond to third-party claims (if you ever face one). The last thing you want to deal with is your insurance lapsing and forgetting to renew your policy. We want to make sure your business is protected at

4 Tips Dog Trainers Should Consider

As a trainer, it is your job to teach the pups basic training skills and help them become better family pets. However, training can be pretty overwhelming for pups and it can take some time to master the basics. Here is some information on tips you should consider implementing in

3 Business Tips For Pet Professionals

Whether you have been in the pet business for months or you’re just getting your business started, there is one thing you will always run into and that’s competition. Competition doesn’t have to be all that bad considering fellow pet professionals can send clients your way if their appointment book

A 2020 Season Must: Pet Sitting Insurance

Happy New Year! Many pet sitting business owners striving to ensure 2020 is the best year yet. However, you may run into some obstacles. During this time of year, it’s common for people to start booking vacations away from home and looking forward to their next adventure. While it’s not

5 Marketing Tips For Dog Trainers

Marketing a dog training business doesn’t have to be a difficult task because there are so many different options out there. While marketing is all about experimentation, it doesn’t hurt to try new things and see how they work out for your business. Keep in mind that one marketing tactic

Pet Sitter Insurance 101

Insurance is sometimes seen as shrouded in mystery, difficult for many people to understand. We want you to understand the jargon used in the industry, your policy and coverages, and alternatives to bonding. You won’t need an insurance license to understand pet sitter insurance with this handy guide. Breaking down

Why You Need Dog Trainer Insurance from PCI

Every dog trainer knows you need patience, persistence, and experience to succeed in the dog training industry. Knowing how to train dogs and actually turning that knowledge into a paying career are completely different. You’ve invested time to become a reputable dog trainer. After all that hard work it is

7 of The Biggest Pet Sitter Insurance Claims

While every pet care professional should be passionate about keeping their client’s pet from harm and away from danger, every once in a while things don’t go as planned. Being protected by pet sitting insurance is so important because you could be on the hook for thousands of dollars if

How to Use Social Media To Get More Pet Grooming Clients

As a pet groomer, marketing and getting brand exposure is vital to finding and maintaining success. One of the best ways to market your pet grooming business is through social media. Your social media pages are the place to reach out and interact with customers, and most importantly, show your

Comparing Employee Dishonesty Coverage & Bonding

PCI’s employee dishonesty coverage is similar to a bond, but there may be some key differences to consider.

Employee dishonesty coverage:

  • Can be purchased in the same transaction
  • Doesn’t run credit checks
  • Provides $10,000 per occurrence and $25,000 aggregate coverage

Bonds may differ from our dishonesty coverage by:

  • Checking your credit during the application process
  • Having a “Conviction Claus;” Often bonds won’t pay on claims unless there is a conviction
  • Many require you to reimbursement the bonding company after a claim is paid