What started off as a relaxing Christmas Day has turned into an adrenaline packed holiday and this all happened before noon! We just wanted to take the dogs for a nice long hike so we could come home and enjoy the rest of the day with sleepy pups. We achieved our goal of tired dogs….
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Learn Pet First Aid and CPR Better by Taking it Online
Why Online Learning? I was interviewed about our online dog and cat first aid & CPR certification course for a podcast hosted by Bella Vasta of JUMP Consulting – Pet Business Coaching. Following the podcast Bella Vasta made a post on her consulting Facebook page regarding the available option for pet sitters to take this…
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Halloween Safety Tips for Your Pets
Ding-Dong. . . tips and tricks when the trick-or-treaters arrive Halloween is DEFINITELY one of my favorite holidays. It conjures up memories of trick-or-treating; walking through the rustle of the freshly fallen leaves and collecting as much candy as you can to go home and sort your stash for trade with siblings or friends the…
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The Triple Treachery of Rawhide & A Spotlight of Success
The Danger of Rawhide The pet food blogger Rodney Habib, a well known pet nutrition blogger wrote a very informative piece about the dangers of rawhide chews. As pet parents many of us don’t even blink at the thought of bringing home this now known staple for the enjoyment of our pups. As a pet…
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10 Red Flags from Dogs you should Never Ignore
1. Loss of appetite, weight loss. One of the first signs of illness is loss of appetite. Not being hungry is just one of the reasons why your pet is not eating. It is just a tip of the iceberg, it could be more. Watch carefully as it can negatively impact his health within 24…
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Dogs or Cats: Who loves their owner more?
Full disclosure: My wife and I have three guinea pigs, I’m allergic to cats, and there’s a distinct possibility that we might add a German Shepherd puppy to our growing family in the future. I mention this to say that the conclusion of the study is not influenced by any bias I might have. I…
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