by Pet Pros | Sep 15, 2023 | Pet Care Tips
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 are poo-payed at the end of the day, chasing their young charges...
by Pet Pros | Aug 30, 2023 | 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 with a skittish dog. Kathrine Breeden is the...
by Pet Pros | Aug 17, 2023 | Pet Care Tips, Pet Sitter Best Practices
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 stress among other things!) How Stress affects Dogs & Cats –...
by tori | Jul 11, 2023 | Pet Care Tips, Pet Sitter Best Practices
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 something yummy left on the kitchen counter. If given the opportunity...
by Pet Pros | Jun 26, 2023 | Pet Care 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 for animal shelters. In fact, dog shelters report a 30 – 60% increase...
by Pet Pros | Jun 15, 2023 | Pet Care Tips
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 Sirius “Dog Star” appeared to rise before the sun in late July....
