Live a meaningful life A friend pointed out that my husband Josh and I are not normal. He meant that as a compliment – that we do the work we love, we work when we want to and we are not in the job market (thankfully). It was nice to hear this friend’s perspective. And so, …
As a pet sitter, you have the ability to set your own schedule. Sure, there will be more opportunities for work on the weekends, but that doesn’t mean you have to work weekends.
People who fear pitbull dogs may have never spent time with a pitbull. They have heard all the negative media stories. Or maybe they have had a bad experience with a pitbull, something that can happen with any type of dog.
How to teach a dog the drop command This post is about how to teach a dog the drop command. For a general overview on how to deal with a dog’s possessiveness, see my post on how to stop a dog’s aggression around food and toys. There are multiple ways to teach a dog the command …
Some of you know I started a dog walking company in 2008, but is it a good idea for you to do the same? Even in four years I’ve noticed a difference in the economy, a difference in the ways people advertise, a difference in the ways people use social media and even a difference …
What can guide dogs do? Note: This is a guest post from one of my blog followers named Jon. He is visually impaired, and I asked if he would be willing to write a post on what it’s like to live and work with a guide dog. There are a lot of misconceptions out there …
Adopt A Senior Pet month Shelters and rescue groups across the country are making a difference for senior pets by participating in Petfinder’s Adopt A Senior Pet month. If your shelter is offering adoption specials or events highlighting senior pets, let me know and I will add your events to this post. Below are two examples of …
How to stop your dog from crying for attention. Stop your dog’s crying and whining for attention by increasing exercise and using food dispensing toys.
13 ways to help animals I recently discovered the 13 Project. This project was created by a site called Pretty Fluffy, and it encourages individuals to make a list of 13 achievable ways to help animals before 2013. If we all choose just 13 small goals, the impact will be pretty great overall. To participate, …
How to stop a dog from spilling food and water using a product called the Neater Feeder.