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July Is Lost Pet Prevention Month

July Is Lost Pet Prevention Month

Preventing lost pets is a priority for all pet lovers.  Why?  Because 30% of all pets 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 for pets going...

Some of PCPSI’s Favorite Pet Products

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...
Our Customer Referral Program

Our Customer Referral Program

It may (or may not) surprise you, but Park Cities Pet Sitter’s #1 source of new business is our referral program.  Referrals from other customers, not from monies spent on advertising — that is how most of our new clients come to us.  Why is that?  PCPSI’s...
Insights to Accurately Read D-O-G

Insights to Accurately Read D-O-G

All employees that work at Park Cities Pet Sitter receive dog behavior training and cat behavior training.  This includes whether they are part time or full-time.  Or even if they work in the office and don’t see client pets in person regularly.  Being the best Dallas...
Enriching Cats’ Lives

Enriching Cats’ Lives

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”...
It’s Medicine Time, Kitty!

It’s Medicine Time, Kitty!

As professional pet sitters in Dallas, we are there to take over the regular care of your pets when you are away from home.  That means trying to emulate the pet’s regular routine as closely as possible while caring for them.  This is so the pet(s) feel comfortable...
Joette White Sets the Tone for Park Cities Pet Sitter

Joette White Sets the Tone for Park Cities Pet Sitter

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.  The Company has also won just about every major local and...
The Importance of PCPSI’s Company Culture

The Importance of PCPSI’s Company Culture

“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...
Canine Communication Signals

Canine Communication Signals

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...