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Potty Training a Puppy – pee haw!
The word “puppy” has no clear origin yet likely to have come from the French word poupee meaning “doll” or “toy.” Poupee is pronounced “poo-pay.” And there’s hidden meaning there! Most puppy owners...
How to Successfully Greet a Fearful or Shy Dog
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...
How a Pet Sitter can engage dogs with Scent Games
One of our previous blogs shares the science behind the extraordinary scent powers of a dog. Read “How Stress affects Dogs and Cats regarding their extraordinary sense of smell (they can smell our...
How to prepare for a new client…Questions to ask before you commit!
When you talk to a prospective pet owner/client, it’s important to quickly establish a rapport. This includes sharing first names and the names/breed of their animals. People love to talk about...
Pet Sitter tips to curb Counter-Surfing Dogs
For Home-Style pet boarding, where guests are allowed to roam cage free, you have undoubtedly experienced a few canine counter surfers who want what you’re having! Most dogs can’t resist the lure of...
4th of July Pet Safety Tips
With 4th of July approaching, and backyard barbecues and fireworks to come, please remember that pets may not appreciate the fanfare as much as we do! July 5th is the busiest day of the year...
10 Tips to keep Dogs cool this Summer
When someone refers to the Dog Days of Summer, they are actually referencing the hottest time of the year, typically July 3-August 11. The phrase has its origins from the Greeks and Romans when the...
Moving with Pets
Whether moving across town or out of state, it is an exhausting process for any family, including the furry children. Dogs and cats are creatures of habit and thrive on predictable routines. The...
The Yin and Yang of Spay & Neuter
As a professional pet sitter, it’s important to understand spay and neuter issues to assess potential complications for your pet sitting business. If you are boarding dogs in your home or pet...
The Love Language spoken by Dogs
The Love Language Between us and our Dogs If you own or pet sit for dogs, you know they possess marvelous communication skills. Apart from their vocalization and understanding...