by tori | Oct 21, 2022 | Pet Care Tips, Pet Sitter Best Practices
As Halloween approaches and you prepare for the thrill of trick-or-treat, be mindful of a dog or cat’s reaction to the hubris. Dogs and cats may be frightened by costumes. If you are pet sitting on Halloween, be careful about donning personal costumes...
by Pet Pros | Oct 11, 2022 | Pet Sitter Best Practices, Pet Sitter Health & Wellness
Following a hot, dry summer, the beginning of fall is more than welcome! As you prepare for seasonal changes, keep the following in mind to ensure safe pet care for you and your clients. Colder weather has many effects on pets. They need to eat more to...
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 tori | Sep 13, 2022 | Pet Sitter Best Practices
Flowering plants and verdant bushes are nature’s “perfume” and an invitation to take a walk with your dog and furry clients. As dog lovers and professional pet sitters, we know the importance of daily exercise for all dogs. Not only is a walk an...
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...
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...
