Message from a very special client’s mommy: Hey Guys, I have entered the Avon Voices global singing competition. The winners of the competition will record an album with Grammy Award winning songwriter Diane Warren. It’s like an American Idol for women. How cool?? The...

It is what about nine weeks until spring? Spring will be here before you know it. We all know that dogs of all ages need stimulation and activity, both physical and mental. Let’s start right now, make a New Year’s resolution to our canine companion to get out and...

It is important to consider how the seasonal weather affects your pets.  We have to remember that there are cold weather dangers, and our pets can become victims of improper shelter, lack of fresh water, antifreeze poisoning, frostbite and even hypothermia.  Here are...

3 Things to do to improve your courage: Sail the Intracoastal Waterway, or sail around the world. Skydive.  Speak in front of an audience.  Go white-water rafting.  Rock climb, climb that mountain you always wanted to climb.  You get it.  It doesn’t matter what you do...

The dwarf swine was officially developed in the 1960’s.  In 1985 Keith Connell was the person who originally imported potbellied pigs to Canada.  It was in 1986 that the potbellied pigs become very popular.  If the pigs’ weight is watched they can weigh as little as...

I remember my first bearded dragon I had to care for while pet sitting. I had such a fascination with them thus I wanted to share this article for both my fellow pet sitters as well as those thinking of owning a beardie. I would love your comments. I agree with...

Holidays can be extremely fun for humans but may pose hidden risks for pets.  These eight tips will help keep your pets safe this holiday season. Don’t be a turkey on “Turkey Day.” Holiday treats, such as rich, fatty scraps, bones from pork and poultry, alcoholic...

For the pet sitter it just makes good business to offer dog walking services. Why? You provide a valuable service to the both the four-legged client and their owners. Dogs don’t like to be cooped up all day. The owners have to rush home to let the dogs out. Midday dog...

You have decided to take your dog on your trip.  What do you need to keep this a low stress event?  This could be a major hassle if you don’t make the right choices. 1.    Plan ahead for accommodations. Check with the hotel/motel to be sure they allow one or multiple...

Five easy tips to help keep your pet safe for Halloween Keep all candy and other goodies out of reach Just like us, eating too much candy can make your pet sick, so keep it where he or she can’t get it. Be careful with costumes – yours and your pets Some pets will be...

Protective, Territorial, and Possessive Aggression Protective, territorial, and possessive aggressions are all very similar and involve the defense of valuable resources. Territorial aggression is usually associated with defense of property, and that “territory” may...

Do you have a Disaster Plan for your pets?  What constitutes a disaster?  What emergency supplies should you have on hand?  What other pet-saving items should you have on hand?  What do you think you should have on hand for your pets?   Check out our blog at...