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Pets are a part of our families. But what do you do with them when you go out of town and can’t take them with you?
The old option was to drive them to a boarding facility. This takes time, energy and costs a lot of money. Not to mention that you can only pick your pets up during business hours!
Today, there are better options to boarding!
Professional pet sitting offers an affordable, safe in-home alternative! Pets are less stressed and happier when they get to stay home. The comfort, security and smells of their own surroundings ease the stress of owner absence.
Pets also enjoy the one of one TLC that a pet sitter provides. Each visit is personalized to your pets
needs. Their daily routine and exercise schedules stays the same providing the consistency that pets thrive on!
Cats especially do well when they stay at home as they easily become stressed when transported in a carrier in the car!
Pet sitters can work with any budget. Owners get to pick how many times a day they want their pets visited, and for how long!
Journals are left by the pet sitters to tell owners about what happened during the visits, which includes how well the pets ate, funny stories, any abnormal behaviors, etc. They also can text/picture message or call owners with updates about their pets.
Pet sitters also provide security for your home. Instead of a dark empty house that is an easy target, your home is lived in. The trash bins are taken to the curb, mail and newspapers are brought in, lights and blinds rotated! No one will know you are away!
With a professional pet sitter you will have confidence in your pet sitter and know that your home and pets are being taken care of by the best!
Liability insurance and bonding policies let you know that you are dealing with a reliable, responsible business professional who cares about your home and your property as well as your pet.
When you book your next trip, also book your professional pet sitter! Your pets will thank you for it!
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I can’t think of a time in my life that I haven’t loved dogs. As a very small child, I wanted to run to every dog that crossed my range of vision and play with it. Size and shape didn’t matter, they all needed to be petted and talked to. We had many dogs in my family while I was growing up, all mixes that brought us joy and companionship. I have fond memories of their unique personalities and quirky behaviors.
It’s no surprise that I told my fiance that we had to have a dog. Life wouldn’t be complete without one. He agreed, mostly because he wanted me to have some protection while he was at work. We spent the first two years of our marriage carefully researching breeds. We made a list of desired qualities and traits, looked at what kind of care we could give the dog, and started looking for a breed that fit the list. In the end, we decided on a Rhodesian Ridgeback. Do I love this breed? Absolutely. Would I recommend them to everyone? Certainly not. Why not? No one breed is ideal for everyone. In fact, dogs aren’t the ideal pet for everyone. Loving them is important, but that’s only part of the equation that leads to a happy owner and a happy pet. Falling instantly in love with the cute puppy does not qualify a person to own a dog!
I’m not saying everyone must take two years to decide on a companion pet, but research should always be the first step of bringing any pet into your life. Here are a few of the important questions that need to be asked and answered before getting any pet:
1. Are you willing and happy to train (or learn to train) a pet? If not, take dogs off the pet list altogether.
2. What is your activity level? How much time and space do you have for exercise with you pet?
3. How much time do you want to spend each week grooming?
4. Can you afford the costs of proper food and veterinary care? Does the pet/breed you’re interested in have a tendency for certain medical conditions?
5. Do you have (or are you planning to have) children?
6. Will you be traveling extensively?
7. Do you have rental limitations on pet ownership?
8. Are you willing to pay for the damage that pets will inevitably do to your property?
When you’ve answered those questions, you’re in a better position to do some in-depth research about breeds and breed mixes. Not all dogs are created equally. Never, ever, EVER get a dog based on looks alone. Find out what makes the dog tick. What are the instincts this dog is hardwired with? Was the breed (or dominant breed in a mix) intended to hunt, guard, be a constant companion, or some other work? Is the dog easily trainable? Is it independent or compliant? What are its exercise requirements? Is it calm or easily excitable? How much grooming is required each day/week?
Where do you start getting the answers to these questions? I recommend buying or borrowing the ASPCA’s book Complete Guide to Dogs. They have pictures and information on more than 150 breeds, as well as some of the most common breed mixes. The most helpful feature of this book is an easy to read key down the margin of each page that gives information about activity level, grooming needs, etc. It makes it much easier to find the breeds that fit your needs and lifestyle.
When you’ve narrowed down your list of breeds or breed mixes to a few options, there are several places to continue your research. National breed clubs are a great place to get information online. National breed clubs are parent clubs of a specific breed. They will have detailed information about the breed from people who specialize in that breed. You can find national breed clubs on the American Kennel Club website.
Internet message boards also exist for just about every breed under the sun. You can ask questions and get information from owners of the breed you’re interested in. Breed characteristics that are endearing and funny to one person may be terribly annoying and agitating to another. Don’t underestimate the value of talking to someone who lives with the breed every day!
After you’ve done your research, where do you get a pet? I have two dogs, each from a different source. We bought Rock from a breeder when he was a puppy, and a few years later we adopted Brodie as a young dog from a breed rescue. I recommend looking at a breed rescue group or your local humane society first. It is estimated that six million dogs and cats are euthanized each year because of irresponsible owners. They deserve a second chance in a good home. Breed rescues can be found on the American Kennel Club link or on a search engine. A good rescue will have you fill out an application and probably interview you to make sure you are a good match for their breed.
Most local humane societies will have a website where you can watch for the breed/mix you’re interested in. You can also search Petfinders website to see other dogs up for adoption in any geographic location. If you prefer to buy from a breeder who gives a health guarantee, the best place to find a responsible breeder is through the parent breed club or the AKC.
Having a purebred dog is not enough reason to breed! You should be prepared to ask a lot of questions yourself to ensure the breeder is ethical and responsible. A good breeder will have you fill out an application before the breeding is planned. They will normally not breed a dog unless it has earned its championship status. They may have you sign a contract to have your dog spayed or neutered on a designated timeline to prevent an unwanted, unplanned litter. A good breeder will have a lot of questions to ask you to ensure that you are the right owner for one of their dogs.
Be patient about getting your dog. This isn’t something that should be rushed through. The right dog in the right home will make very happy owners and very happy pets. My dogs are part of everything I do, my constant shadows. They are great with my kids because I taught the kids and the dogs how to treat each other from day one. They are curious, intense in everything they do, sneaky, independent yet clingy, affectionate, protective, quick to learn, not so quick to obey, and absolutely perfect for me.
I’m glad I did my research.
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Yes, my title was intentional. I am talking about the high temperatures in July and as we go into August. The temperatures are in the 3 digits. You feel hot and want to stay indoors with the air conditioner full blast. How is your dog doing? Have you paid attention to the coat of your dog? Have you trimmed their coat for the summer. One great way we all try to cool down is to get in the pool. Kate, my ‘grandpuppy’ was here over the weekend. It was really hot in the house, because the air conditioner was not working very well. We all had a hard time sleeping. I noticed that Kate was very restless, and when she did lie down her breathing was very forceful, as if she was sobbing. She really enjoyed being in the pool with us, and ran around the pool to cool down afterward. So what can we do when your dog is feeling too hot?
* Make sure there is water for your dog to drink, because they get very thirsty. You can tell if they are thirsty when their tongues hang out and their breathing is heavy.
* It would not hurt to add a few pieces of ice in the water
* Take your dog in the pool with you. Be sure that the pool does not have a heavy amount of chlorine. Chlorine hurts the eyes f your dog.
* Notice if your dog is having fun in the pool. After they get out, let them run around the pool so they can dry off. Running allows the air to circulate inside their coats. It works like a fan.
* There are cooling dog mats with foam that has special crystals that will keep your dog cool if soaked in cold water, and keep them warm when soaked with hot water.
* If you have tile, ceramic or wood flooring, dogs may feel cooler lying on them
* Make sure the room your dog stays in during the day is cool and maybe even a fan will really help keep them cool. If your dog stays in a crate during the day this would really help keep them cool
* If you keep your dog outside, give them shade and try to get them inside or at least a patio that is well ventilated and have a fan to help keep them cool.
The rule of thumb to know if your dog is hot is, if you are feeling hot and thirsty, you dog will too. Protect your dog and keep them cool. Dogs love us unconditionally, but should we not take good care of them so they are as comfortable as we are?
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If you own birds and keep them in an enclosed area, filtering the air you and your birds breathe is just as important as proper housing, food, and water. Here are 7 reasons why filtering the air your pet bird breathes is a necessity.
1. Birds’ respiratory systems are very easily clogged by airborne particulates. Clogged airways foster disease and infection. Birds instinctively hide signs of illness so that other animals don’t see them as weak and ideal as prey. In many cases once your bird develops symptoms, the condition is grave and the bird cannot be saved.
2. Their air passages are so effective at delivering oxygen that birds can become ill very rapidly when exposed to airborne chemicals, smoke, and other gases that can sometimes be present in your home. Fumes from a burned Teflon pan can be fatal. Making sure that you are able to filter gases as well as particles is crucial.
3. If you have more than one bird, it is even more important to clear the air because the additional volume that is produced by several birds can make the entire population ill, and their owners as well.
4. Bacteria and viruses travel most often by attaching to airborne particles. If the air is thick with dander, this makes it easy for disease to move from one host to another through inhalation and/or ingestion. And even though many viruses are smaller than the .3 microns that HEPA filters can remove, by clearing the air of particles you are also greatly reducing the number of pathogens as well.
5. There are numerous other airborne particles that are common in the cleanest of households that can also stand in the way of your bird’s good health. Household dust, dust mites, mold and mildew spores, pollen, and dander from other pets are just a few. Removing these pollutants from the air will increase your bird’s chances of staying healthy.
6. Now let’s focus on the people in the house. The protein found in bird dander is one of the most common allergy triggers. Your feathered friend will only stay healthy if there is a healthy human to provide top notch care.
Filtering the air with a medical grade HEPA ( which stands for high efficiency particle arresting) filter will remove dander (as small as .3 microns) that is invisible to the eye, but let’s an allergy sufferer know it’s there by causing watery eyes, congestion, itchy nose and throat and a general discomfort when close to the birds. Clean air means you feel better and are able to take better care of your bird.
7. Some birds are more susceptible to diseases that can be transferred from birds to humans. Constantly filtering the air to remove these germs greatly reduces your chances, your bird’s and your family’s chances of becoming infected.