Potty Like A Rock Star – Teach Your Dog to Potty on Command
Wouldn’t it be great if your pup could potty on command? Think about long car rides or hotel stays. When you only have a specific amount of time for a bathroom break, you want your dog to “go” as well. Training your dog to potty on cue takes some patience, but once this behavior is…
Prepare for your Pet Sitter
Prepare for your Pet Sitter Bags are packed, and you’re ready to go… Time to prepare for your pet’s “staycation” at home with their friendly pet sitter. Below are several tips on things you can do to help make your pet’s time alone safe and your pet sitter’s tasks easier. Stop/Hold mail and newspapers or…
The Worst Dog Leash – EVER!
Retractable leashes are the bane of my existence…my worst nightmare! As a pet sitter and dog walker, my fingers and hands have been rope-burned, sliced opened, twisted and cut. Sometimes they lock when you want them too, sometimes they don’t. When I see a retractable leash, a symphony of horror music goes off in my…
Gardening for Kitty
We adore our feline friends and want to keep those whiskers twitching with joy! Give your kitty a purr-sonal garden to play, sniff, and lounge in. Here’s a list of paw-sitively safe plants to pick up from your local nursery for your kitty’s green paradise: • Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) – Perfect for rolling around!…
Fruits & Veggies for Dogs
Shop for veggies & fruit for your pup too! You can share these healthy groceries with your pets! ::always check with your veterinarian first:: We’re passionate about providing the best care for your furry family members, whether it’s through our pet sitting services or sharing helpful tips and insights. If you have any questions or…
“Answer Your Cat’s Questions” Day
Wait…what? There’s an ‘Answer Your Cat’s Questions’ Day? Why, yes there is!! It is celebrated annually on January 22nd. If you’re like me, you conjure up in your head what our pets are thinking or what they would say. The meme circling social media now is: “People think I’m crazy when I talk to my…
Your Cat Needs To Get High…and it’s Legal!
Your cat needs to get high! Don’t worry, it’s legal! What I mean is your cat needs his vertical space. They love being at the very top of their domain. As the saying goes: “Dogs have owners, Cats have staff.” Catification is about “creating feline-friendly environments that cater to a cat’s instincts to climb, perch,…
Pet Restraints in Vehicles
Lately, there have been reports of pets lost after a vehicle accident because they were roaming free inside. Pets should be restrained either in a crate (best option) or with a seat belt made specifically for dogs. Accidents can happen. When a vehicle gets hit, even a slight bump will make your pet go flying.…
Until We Meet Again…
Recently, I had the very unfortunate decision to make the “call.” The call that pet owners dread. Our final act of love and compassion, to allow our furry family member, devoted friend and sentient soul take her journey to the Rainbow Bridge. My sweet and loving girl, Emma, was a ripe old age of 14…
Cooking for Emma
Dog food is expensive – especially the good kind! Besides the whopping price, I want my dog to have REAL ingredients. I want to know exactly what she’s eating. The only way to do that is create her own recipe from healthy, store bought ingredients I know how to pronounce. Now, my old girl Emma…