Select the appropriate membership category below and click "join" to submit your online application.
If you have questions about the online application, please NAPPS Headquarters at napps@petsitters.org or call 856-439-0324 with your questions.
10-Day Trial with Membership
Important Details:
10-Day trial - no charge for the first 10 days.
After the trial period ends, you'll be automatically charged and annual membership fee of $165.00.
You can cancel any time before the trial ends to avoid and charges.
*Full access to member benefits will begin AFTER the 10-day trial period. Need access sooner? Contact NAPPS Headquarters at 856-439-0324 or napps@petsitters.org.*
As part of NAPPS’ 10-Day Trial, you will have access to the following:
A sample of our complimentary business forms, which can be customized to your business. NAPPS offers over 60 + business forms to active members.
A glimpse into the NAPPS Certification Course curriculum and test.
Information on how to obtain insurance via the Business Insurers of the Carolinas, LLC.
An Edition of Professional Pet Sitter magazine, which is packed with information on pet care, networking, and the future of NAPPS.
Two examples of NAPPS’ Monthly Mentoring Webinars, which cover topics ranging from business structure and management to marketing, social media and hiring. NAPPS Members have access to a multitude of recorded webinars.
A few of the many articles that are available to active members in the Member Resource Library. NAPPS offers members a wealth of resources, helping pet sitters to effectively establish and grow their pet sitting businesses.
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Memberships allows full access to NAPPS Member Benefits including education, partner discounts, library of resources, and business enhancement tools. This
membership type includes a listing in the NAPPS pet sitter directory and is ideal for pet sitters or dog walkers with established businesses as well as those interested in starting a pet sitting business.
After completing the application and paying the membership fee, please review the welcome page (following your payment) which includes valuable links such as a member benefits video and orientation!
International Memberships allows access to various NAPPS Member Benefits including education, partner discounts, library of resources, and business enhancement tools. This membership type includes a listing in the NAPPS pet sitter directory
and is ideal for pet sitters or dog walkers with established businesses as well as those interested in starting a pet sitting business.
After completing the application and paying the membership fee, please review the welcome page (following your payment) which includes valuable links such as a member benefits video and orientation!
Membership applications should be completed only by employees of current NAPPS company members.
Membership benefits to include the following:
Access to the Members Only section of the NAPPS website
All NAPPS Communication
Certification program for member employees at the discounted rate of $125.00. The course does not include the Business Management and Development Section as this area is completed by the Company Owner only.
Participation in the NAPPS Annual Conference at the discounted member rate
Note: Member Employees members do not receive a listing in the pet sitter locator as this is available to the NAPPS company member.
For individuals involved in promoting, developing, or advancing professional pet sitting or any other professional pet business such as dog trainers, groomers, kennel owners/operators, or pet industry authors. Membership includes additional
promotional benefits to include the following;
Access to "Members Only" section of the website
All NAPPS Communication
A 1/4 page advertisement in the Professional Pet Sitter Magazine
Participation in the NAPPS Annual Conference at the discounted member rate
A table top display at the Annual Conference for promotional use (if selling products, an additional fee will be incurred)
Opportunity to provide content for the NAPPS Magazine as long as it is educational to our members and not self-promoting
Discount on publications and videos
Certification program for company employees at the member rate
For a corporation, limited liability partnership, or limited partnership that is a pet service business such as dog training, kennel, or grooming business. Membership includes additional promotional benefits to include the following;
All NAPPS Communication
A 1/4 page advertisement in the Professional Pet Sitter Magazine
Participation in the NAPPS Annual Conference at the discounted member rate
A table top display at the Annual Conference for promotional use (if selling products, an additional fee will be incurred)
Opportunity to provide content for the NAPPS Magazine as long as it is educational to our members and not self-promoting
Discount on publications and videos
Certification program for company employees at the member rate
Non–Profit Associations interested in the pet sitting profession that are involved in animal care or animal welfare that is related to the NAPPS mission, but is not active in the business of pet sitting. Membership includes additional promotional
benefits to include the following;
All NAPPS Communication
A 1/4 page advertisement in the Professional Pet Sitter Magazine
Participation in the NAPPS Annual Conference at the discounted member rate
A table top display at the Annual Conference for promotional use only
Opportunity to provide content for the NAPPS Magazine as long as it is educational to our members and not self-promoting
Discount on publications and videos
Certification program for company employees at the member rate
An Emeritus membership is offered to any general member retiring from active pet sitting. Emeritus members can participate as board members but can only be in an EC position if voted in prior to Emeritus member status. Any member in a current
Board or EC position is encouraged to fulfill his/her current position after transitioning to an Emeritus membership but asked to provide at minimum six months’ notice prior to departure if choosing not to continue service in order that
NAPPS may elect a replacement for the vacancy.