May 8, 2015 | Blog, On the Job Pet Sitting
Where I live in Canada, snow covers the ground all winter and spring is the first time we see the earth for six months. When the snow melts, it’s a great time for pet sitters to remember to take stock in safety measures for themselves and the dogs they’re with, too....
Apr 21, 2015 | Blog, On the Job Pet Sitting
Who but a pet sitter can find so much to discuss about pet poop pickup? (Other than new moms and dads, perhaps.) We have it in our bones and in our un-written code of ethics as pet sitters that, “All poop shall be scooped!” Well. That’s almost true. Let’s have a look...
Feb 12, 2015 | Blog, On the Job Pet Sitting
Cats can be wary during your first cat sitting visit to their home. The kitty who sat in your lap during the meet-and-greet might be in hiding, hissing at you from across the room (or at your leg), or purring and all set to show you exactly where her food and litter...
Feb 10, 2015 | Blog, On the Job Pet Sitting
Tips at Winning-Over a Nervous Dog – In part one of this article we talked about arriving at your pet sit, how to recognize the signs of a nervous dog, and a few of the reasons he might be that way. In this half of the article, we’ve suggested a few ways...
Feb 9, 2015 | Blog, On the Job Pet Sitting
Often you’ll find a nervous dog sitting behind the door at your first pet sit. Remember the pup who spent the whole meet-and-greet with his head in your lap or showing-off with a toy? Well…he might be inhabited by an alter-ego during your first visit in. This article...
Jan 24, 2015 | Blog, On the Job Pet Sitting
January 24, 2015 – We see lots of dogs and follow many routines for them in the course of a week. If we’re looking after them at their home while their family is away, or if they are boarding with us…those routines become even more important for us...
