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To Strap or Not to Strap Your Pet? Why Strapping is the Better Answer for Safe Pets Responsible pet ownership means being able to keep your pets not only in tip top shape, but safe as well – no matter where you choose to go and how you choose to get to your destination! Leashes and body straps are great for when you walk your pets, but what about when you get into your car and need to go somewhere further? In the movies, you’ll see dogs hanging their heads out of the window with their tongues happily dangling …

Great tips for: DOG PARK ETIQUETTE As a pet sitter I hope everyone reads and applies the simple Do’s and Don’ts of dog park rules and etiquette to their trips to the dog park for heaven sakes. By : Nathan,  Pet to People Liaison, JustFurFunonline.com           Dogs are allowed in many city and county parks as long as they are on a leash that is 6 feet or less.  If you are looking for a place to swap tales, sniff butts, and run free, a Dog Park may be the spot for you.          Before …

Are you thinking about adding another dog to your family? When you decide to bring a new dog or puppy into the home, it is a time of transition not just for your family and the new pet but any pets that have already been calling you family. Dogs operate on a pack mentality and they need to see you their owner as pack leader. When you introduce new dogs into the home, there are some things you should and should not that will make the transition smoother and will maintain the pack ranking with you at the head. …

Shelf life of dry pet food storage varies! You love and care about your pet as if they were your children. For many people, pets are like children and they deserve the care and attention that we give to our own foods. As with the foods we eat, the shelf life of dry pet food varies as does the storage needs and environmental requirements for safe storage. As a pet sitter, I find that many customer pour the food from the original bag and place it in an air tight container to keep the pet food fresh.  Few know …

Cat Tricks (Almost) Anyone Can Teach Their Cat!   3 Tricks To Teach Your Cat With a Clicker Everyone knows cats are independent — and, for the most part, unconcerned with what the people in their lives want them to do. The word “untrainable” comes to mind. But with an easy-to-learn technique called clicker training, your cat can learn to listen to you — and do tricks. It’s great fun for both you and your cat. And the training can strengthen the loving bond between you. Plus, the exercise training provides the mind and body of your cat can …

“Get the info & get in the now” About Dog Adoption and Cat Adoption Did you know that approximately 4 million adoptable dogs and cats are killed each year due mainly to overpopulation? Did you know that 25-30% of dogs for adoption in animal shelters are purebred? The other 70-75%, of course, are lovable, wonderful mixed-breed pets, just waiting for a chance to be your perfect new friend. In an effort to help people make good choices when they adopt a dog or cat, many humane societies, SPCAs and pet rescues provide adoption counseling  to help you learn about …

Let’s Make Dog Jerky Treats Have you thought about making your own dog jerky?  Do you find it scary to buy commercial dog treats with all the recalls?  Do you waste time agonizing over which store bought treats are safe?  Below is one of my pet’s favorites I found at Dog Treat Kitchen.  Give it a try and let me know how much your dog loves them too! For healthy dog treats make dog jerky treasts and stop worring! Recommended Equipment: Food dehydrator Ingredients: Chicken Breast Fillets Instructions: Preheat oven to 200° F Lightly grease a baking sheet. Rinse off …

My Heart Will Go On the Rainbow Bridge     Pet Sitter: As a pet sitter over the years I have felt the loss of so many pets that have touched my life. Pet sitting, we are blessed by pet owners to care for their fur and feathered babies while they are unable to.  The blessings keep coming as we get to know the unconditional love of so many wonderful pets.  I found a poem I want to share that touched my heart.  See, today is one of those sad days.  RIP to our big sweet Turner.  Vicki your loving heartbroken pet sitter shared that you had crossed Rainbows Bridge… We know you …

Are your pets cold? Is your pet sitter cold? You may not want them to feel like they have been left out in the snow. As a pet sitter I have found that many people turn off the heat when they leave on their cold weather vacation.  It is amazing how fast the temperature drops in your home.  Sometimes it is so cold water pipes freeze and the pets are freezing too!  Spark Energy recommends:  When you’re away at work or know you’ll be gone for a while, decrease your thermostat temperature to around 58 degrees.  Are your pets cold? …

Help Your Pet Be Cool This Summer Your pets need to stay cool while you are away and your pet sitter is watching them too! It’s great to enjoy summer with your pet. It is also a time when we travel on vacations and your favorite pet sitter is coming to your home to care for your beloved pets.  This is the greatest time when your pets have the greatest risk of injury due to heat-related health problems. As a pet sitter I find that sometimes people turn off everything and lock up tightly before leaving with Fido in …