TYDTWDay® June 23rd 2017 Take Your Dog to Work Day has become a national phenomenon and holiday. It was created in 1999 by the very organization that crowned me Pet Sitter of the Year in 2009 – Pet Sitters International. According to Pet Sitters International, the annual howliday always takes place the Friday following Father’s day and is intended to …
What’s Up Wednesday – ProPet Software
Stay in Control of Your Business They don’t just have a fantastic name – ProPet Software is providing intuitive and flexible software that simplifies managing your daycare, kennel, training and grooming company. Basically, ProPet Software allows the busy pet care business owner to stay in control of their business. I had the great fortune to speak with Erika Godwin, one …
12 Tips to Help Dogs with the Heat
Fun in the Sun Has Begun! For most of us summer is here and fun in the sun has begun! This can be a very amazing time with our pets as the daylight remains longer and we can enjoy the outside with our furry friends. Dog’s Can’t Sweat It Humans have a relatively advanced way of cooling their core unlike …
Why Dogs Run Away
Finding Gobi By now many of you have heard about the story of Finding Gobi, the little dog that ran a big way into Dion Leonard’s heart. This dog literally ran across the Gobi Desert claiming Leonard as his new life. When it comes down to it, Gobi was running away from something. We don’t know exactly what but she …
The Danger of a Dog in a Hot Car – the Misconceptions Many People Make
Don’t Fry Fido – Just Don’t I never want to sound like a broken record but man do I feel like one. According to the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) 100’s, yes that is 100’s of dogs die each year from heat stroke caused by being left in a hot car. There is clearly a lack of education around this matter and …
Top 7 Canine Detection Certifications
I always knew there were drug, cadaver and explosive detection dogs, many of these brought to the forefront during the tragedy of 9/11. I had also recently heard about bug detection dogs, especially with the rise of bed bug infestations but I just learned about agricultural disease detection canines. They are trained to sniff out specific deceases that could be …
6 Memorial Day Pet Safety Tips
Memorial Day is just around the corner and while it is a day that we take to remember those that died in active military service it’s also a day where many celebrate the unofficial start to summer. The celebrations can include picnics, trips to the beach, and cookouts at your home or your friends and families. Before you go opening the door …
Your Sick Pooch and Training
I’m excited to bring you a guest post today from a BlogPaws friend. Rosemary shares wonderful information today with us all the way from South Africa! While her words come from a far, Rosemary brings up a great topic that needs to be brought into our homes. Some troubles we may be having with training, may in fact stem from our …
Traveling with Your Pets
Summer is here and that means more cars on the road and more pets coming with us. I have plans to head up to Vermont in July and a few other weekend travel trips planned with all three of my dogs, statistically – so do you. If you’re leaving pets behind like your cat, or for me, my cat and chickens …
Moving and How to Make an Easy Transition for Your Pets
The Spring Housing Market The spring housing market has sprung. Many people are planning on moving in the next few months and the chances are statistically – more than 50% of you will be bringing pets! It may sound easy to just bring your pet to your new home but there are a few tips that you should consider before …