Linda
Halloween warnings for Pet Lovers
Tips to protect pets ON and AROUND Halloween This is a serious post and I hope that all pet lovers, owners, and sitters will take a...
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This blog provides inspiration, education, and information to help create and maintain successful connections between pet sitters and their clients for the good of their pets. It also provides information about pet care and the field of pet sitting that will benefit pet sitters, owners, vets, and all pet lovers.
Lots of great posts to read so please check it out! Thank you!
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Linda
- Sep 25, 2022
- 4 min
Don't force these things on dogs
Some common sense advice that some dog owners need to hear. You are probably reading this because you love dogs and are wondering what...
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Linda
- Sep 18, 2022
- 5 min
How to help cats overcome the fear of going into their crates
A few pointers that might help cat owners and pet sitters! Some cats are more than hesitant to get into their crates. Heck, some of them...
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Linda
- Sep 11, 2022
- 3 min
Dog Safety for pet owners and sitters
8 simple strategies can make all the difference in pet safety This is being written just after the death of Queen Elizabeth so I thought...
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Linda
- Jul 24, 2022
- 4 min
37 Ways to Keep Pets Comfortable in the Summer Heat
Tips, Tricks, and Common sense Tactics to help your pets. As I write this post, my area is having a wicked heatwave and today it is in...
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Linda
- Jun 27, 2022
- 7 min
Pets Home Alone: Do they Party or Pout?
When you leave your house and will be out for a few hours or more for work or other activities, what do you think your pets do? Do they...
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Linda
- Jun 22, 2022
- 4 min
Are you too old to become, or stay, a professional pet sitter?
60's, 70's, 80's, 90's ? Are you too old to become, or stay, a professional pet sitter? What makes someone too old to be a professional...
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Linda
- Apr 18, 2022
- 10 min
How to build a positive relationship with a pet bird
It's not as difficult as you might think. When I started my pet sitting business "back in the day", I only wanted to sit for birds. I...
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Linda
- Mar 6, 2022
- 2 min
Are commercial flea and tick products good for pets?
Here are my thoughts on this subject, and a recommendation. Today I was reading my Sunday newspaper and I read an interesting column by...
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Linda
- Feb 25, 2022
- 3 min
Should Solo Local Pet Sitters Network?
YES. NO. YES. NO. YES. NO. YES! I've met a lot of professional pet sitters in my time. Some I've bumped into locally. Some I've...
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Linda
- Feb 13, 2022
- 3 min
Should pet sitters put signs on their cars to advertise their businesses?
The Pros and Cons ........ When I was a newbie pet sitter I heard a talk by a former police officer about security in pet sitting. He...
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Linda
- Feb 6, 2022
- 3 min
How to handle reference requests in professional pet sitting
It really is as easy as pie. Cat Caption: "Mom, make sure you get a reference. I need a great pet sitter!" Many, if not most professional...
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Linda
- Jan 30, 2022
- 3 min
What America's Funniest Videos can teach pet sitters
Learning doesn't always have to be in a classroom I've always been a fan of America's Funniest Videos (AFV). It is wholesome humor that...
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Linda
- Jan 23, 2022
- 5 min
Effects of harp music on pets in pain
I tried this and it seemed to work. Quite a few years ago I worked as a Creative Arts Therapist. One of my co-workers was a music...
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Linda
- Jan 16, 2022
- 5 min
When Walking Someone Else's Dog
11 points a pet sitter should keep in mind when dog walking. While a pet sitter/dog walker should walk a client's dog with as much care...
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Linda
- Jan 9, 2022
- 5 min
Sebastian's Story
How Sebastian the cat almost used up one of his nine lives. I met Sebastian the cat in my early years of professional pet sitting and...
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Linda
- Jan 3, 2022
- 2 min
A shout-out to my global readers!
I'm happy to share with you that this blog is celebrating two years this month and I would like to thank those of you who have been...
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Linda
- Dec 26, 2021
- 4 min
Taking breaks in your pet sitting day
Important encouragement for Christmas and any day! Despite the Christmas photo and the fact that I'm writing this on Christmas day 2021,...
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Linda
- Dec 19, 2021
- 3 min
Last Minute Christmas Tips for Pet Sitters
Little things mean a lot during these busy times. Whether you are going to be actively pet sitting between Christmas and New Years Day or...
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Linda
- Dec 12, 2021
- 3 min
Six often overlooked things you need to consider before starting a pet sitting business.
Go into business with both eyes open! Starting a pet sitting business is not a difficult thing. You don't need tons of expensive supplies...
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