by pcpsi | Jul 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Did you know that 30% of all pets will go missing at some point during their lifetime? That statistic, courtesy of the American Humane Association, also mentions that July is the worst month of the year in terms of having the most pets go missing. Why is that? Think...
by pcpsi | Jun 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of the many benefits of being professional pet sitters is that we get to see a wide variety of pet products that owners are using for their pets, and in their homes. Because we do get this exposure to so many pet products, we are also often asked what products...
by pcpsi | Jun 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
It may (or may not) surprise you, but Park Cities Pet Sitter’s #1 source of new business is referrals from other customers; not from monies spent on advertising. Why is that? PCPSI’s President, Joette White, has always believed in what she calls “good old-fashioned...
by pcpsi | May 15, 2021 | Behavior, Dog
All employees that work at Park Cities Pet Sitter receive training on dog and cat behavior. Regardless of whether they are part time, full-time or even if they work in the office and don’t see client pets in person regularly. Being the best Dallas dog walkers and pet...
by pcpsi | May 2, 2021 | Behavior
Have you ever thought about what it means for a cat to have an “enriched” life? Cat enrichment is about stimulating their senses, and providing them outlets to do the things they want to do instinctually. This is especially important now that cats are “mostly”...
by pcpsi | Apr 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
As professional pet sitters in Dallas, we are there to take over the regular care of your pets when you need to be away from home. That means trying to emulate the pet’s regular routine as closely as possible while caring for them, so that the pet(s) feel comfortable...
by pcpsi | Mar 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Joette White purchased Park Cities Pet Sitter from its original owner in 2000. Over the last 21 years (!), she has grown PCPSI into one of the largest dog walking and pet sitting companies in the country, and has won just about every major local and national award...
by pcpsi | Mar 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Recognize that every interaction you have is an opportunity to make a positive impact on others.” – Shep Hyken About a decade ago, we decided to try to document some of the fundamental things that made Park Cities Pet Sitter successful so that we could...
by pcpsi | Mar 1, 2021 | Behavior, Uncategorized
When we hire our Dallas dog walkers and pet sitters, loving dogs and being comfortable around them is obviously one of the hiring criteria. Once hired though, there is a lot more to learn! All of our staff go through training on company policies and procedures, in...
by pcpsi | Feb 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
While Park Cities Pet Sitter does a lot of dog walking and dog sitting in Dallas, we also take care of many, many, many cute and cuddly cats. And just because cats also have four legs, tails and fur doesn’t mean that we should treat them (and read their behavior) in...