by Pet Pros | Sep 29, 2022 | Pet Care Tips, Pet Sitter Best Practices
While some dog breeds are more prone to becoming overweight or obese, nearly half of the nation’s dogs and cats suffer some level of tipping the scales beyond their breed standards. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) reports that 59% of cats and...
by Pet Pros | Aug 30, 2022 | Pet Care Tips, Pet Sitter Best Practices
Many dogs are fearful when meeting strangers for the first time. You will encounter dogs that are reluctant to approach you, yet as a professional pet sitter it’s helpful to know how to best manage your introduction to a skittish dog. Kathrine Breeden is the...
by Pet Pros | Aug 17, 2022 | Pet Care Tips, Pet Sitter Best Practices
As we unpack the past 2 years, the requirement to embrace change became necessary during unprecedented upheaval. We found creative ways to entertain ourselves indoors and learned to Zoom. We’ve emerged from the Covid cocoon, yet what about our pets? Dogs born...
by Pet Pros | Jun 28, 2022 | Pet Care Tips
Crate training is a common practice and can be very helpful for dog owners and their pets when used in the right circumstances. Crates are often used when potty training a puppy or when owners are away from the home for extended periods. The crate is strictly a...
by Pet Pros | Jun 21, 2022 | Pet Sitter Best Practices
When you receive an inquiry from a prospective client, it’s important to establish a rapport, including sharing first names and the names/breed of their animals. People love to talk about their pets! Keep your tone and dialogue enthusiastic as you dive into the first...
