Global Standards for Professional Pet Sitting Dog Walking Businesses

We Meet — and Exceed — Pet Sitters International’s Global Standards 🐾

At Atta Boy! Animal Care, your pet’s safety, happiness, and well-being come first—always. As a locally owned and operated pet sitting and dog walking company serving Lakeland, Mulberry, and Bartow, Florida, I’m proud to share that our team doesn’t just meet Pet Sitters International’s Recommended Quality Standards for Excellence in Pet Sitting — we exceed them.

These standards define professionalism, ethics, and quality pet care across the world — and right here in Polk County, we’re setting the bar for what trustworthy, reliable pet sitting looks like.

Here’s how we deliver peace of mind to you and your pets, every single day.

Best Business Practices

Pet Sitters International (PSI) calls for transparency, compliance, and ethics in every professional pet-sitting business — and that’s exactly how we operate at Atta Boy!

We:

• Maintain all required local licenses  to operate legally in Lakeland, Mulberry, and Bartow.

• Carry full liability insurance, and bonding so your pets and home are protected.

• Complete background checks for every team member and happily provide proof upon request.

• Use clear, written contracts that outline visits, fees, responsibilities, and expectations.

• Require ongoing training and continuing education for all sitters and staff.

• Uphold strong non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies that support an inclusive, ethical workplace.

When you hire a professional sitter through Atta Boy!, you know exactly who’s caring for your pets — and that they’re trained, insured, and trustworthy.

Animal Care + Stewardship

Caring for your pets like they’re our own is the heart of everything we do. PSI expects sitters to understand each pet’s needs — and we go above and beyond to make that happen.

Our sitters:

• Learn your pet’s unique routine, behaviors, and preferences during our Consult + Behavior Assessment.

• Have hands-on experience or training in pet behavior, health, and first aid.

• Follow all local Polk County pet care and safety laws.

• Maintain clear contingency plans for illness, emergencies, or severe weather.

We keep a stocked first aid kit, carry veterinary authorization forms, and plan for backup sitters so your pets are never left without care — whether you’re gone for a few hours or a full vacation.

Ethical Conduct & Professional Behavior

Integrity is everything. PSI’s Code of Conduct calls for honesty, respect, and professionalism — and our team lives those values every day.

We:

• Treat every client, pet, and partner with respect and care.

• Keep billing, communication, and contracts transparent and fair.

• Focus on quality service instead of competing through negativity.

• Protect your animals, home, and property through responsible, ethical behavior.

When you trust someone with your home and furry family, you deserve accountability — and that’s what we promise.

Certification, Education + Accountability

Pet care is always evolving, and so are we.

At Atta Boy!:

• We invest in continuing education and hands-on industry training.

• We support PSI’s Certified Professional Pet Sitter® (CPPS) program to stay current with national standards.

• We welcome audits, reviews, and client feedback to constantly improve our service.

We don’t just say we follow Pet Sitters International’s global standards — we live them. Every visit report, safety check, and care plan reflects our promise to deliver professional, dependable pet sitting across Lakeland, Mulberry, and Bartow, Florida.

When you choose Atta Boy! Animal Care, you’re partnering with a team that’s fully insured, trained, and passionate about your pets — giving you total peace of mind while you’re away.

🐾 Atta Boy! Animal Care — Happy Pets, Happy People!
Serving Lakeland, Bartow, and Mulberry (33801, 33803, 33811, 33812, 33813, 33815, 33830, and 33860)
www.attaboyanimalcare.com

“We do more than say we follow the global standards set by Pet Sitters International — we live them. From our policies and contracts to our training, insurance, ethics, and day-to-day care, is fully aligned with PSI’s benchmarks for excellence.”

When you choose us, you can trust that every PSI standard is checked off — so you can relax, knowing your pets are in truly professional hands.