tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149074102009-07-02T20:22:48.569-07:00Pet Sitting Trends | Sitter and Pet owner feedbackUpdates from the thriving pet sitting business.housecarersnoreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-72611339101025303492009-07-02T20:17:00.000-07:002009-07-02T20:22:23.888-07:00Austadventure from Cairns North QLD Australia efficiently finds a housesitter"Thank you so much for this service. It has resulted in an efficient process of selecting a suitable sitter. We are very grateful for you help.".... Austadventure.House sit Details:Wanted suitably referenced, mature, reliable non- smoking person/s to look after delightful home and pets from mid Sept to end October 2009 in suburb (10mins) to north of Cairnshousecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-85842794551149678712009-07-01T20:22:00.000-07:002009-07-01T20:23:53.998-07:00How to Handle a Dog That's Aggressive Over FoodDoes your dog growl or snap at you or the other dogs at meal time? A dog that becomes aggressive over food can be a sign of a bigger problem. Dogs are social animals that interact with people and other animals based on a pack hierarchy. Generally, a dog will only show aggression towards an animal or person who’s perceived to be lower in the pack order than he is. When a dog becomes aggressive housecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-2369425154960951962009-06-02T18:42:00.000-07:002009-06-02T18:45:41.516-07:00Yes You Can Find Your Missing CatHow you go about finding your missing cat depends enormously on your cat's personality. Your approach will be different depending on whether your cat is an experienced outdoorsman or a timid indoor kitty.If your cat has regularly roamed your yard or neighborhood and suddenly fails to return within the usual time span, it is time be proactive. Begin by letting the neighbors know your cat is housecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-66524733233475535512009-05-21T22:04:00.000-07:002009-05-21T22:07:44.923-07:00What do pet sitters doPet sitters can perform a variety of tasks for the pet/home owner. Here is an interesting article from the Sacramento Dogs Examiner - about going through the process. "Prior to the interview, it’s important for you to take a few moments to sit down and make sure that you’ve decided what duties you expect the pet sitter to perform while you’re away."Dog sitters do more than just put food in a bowlhousecarersnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-26537962379563977292009-04-08T21:15:00.000-07:002009-04-08T21:22:37.699-07:00Buffalo New York Pet Sitter Walk'n'Waggles keeps on growinghave been a Gold Member of petsitters.biz going on my third year. I can not express my sincere thanks for this professional site which introduces many pet owners with experienced caring pet providers in their area. In our busy world this site makes it much easier for customers to locate a professional pet sitter/dog walker that they care count on and trust and that is exactly what my business housecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-41852151992137457792009-02-26T13:38:00.000-08:002009-02-26T13:43:35.188-08:00Put your love for pets into action - house and pet sit a chihuahua in MexicoDid you know Mexico is the home of the Chihuahua? Not only that there are oodles of opportunitie for housesitting in Mexico.Check out the article below for more background on opportunites for house and pet sitters in Mexico.House Sitting opportunities in MexicoThis is a real chance for retirees to experience another culture first hand.Expand your horizons and launch out - it is never too late tohousecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-38157330473326012082009-01-27T17:09:00.000-08:002009-01-27T17:12:50.448-08:00How to Tell If Your Dog is SickProtecting your dog’s health and well being is important. Unfortunately, your dog can’t tell you when he feels bad and it can sometimes be difficult to tell when your faithful canine is “under the weather”. It’s particularly important, as a good dog owner, to be aware of signs that your dog is experiencing a health problem. The key to detecting a problem early is to be knowledgeable about the housecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-79058185209998120452008-12-03T12:48:00.000-08:002008-12-03T12:52:52.701-08:00Dog TricksTeaching your dog to perform tricks can be great fun, but it does require plenty of time and patience. It is, however, important to remember not to spend more than around five minutes a day practicing a particular trick with your dog; otherwise it may become bored of the whole process and refuse to co-operate any further. You should also aim to end each training session on a good note, so that housecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-47957525770123136072008-12-01T23:01:00.000-08:002008-12-01T23:08:04.588-08:00Pet Health: Symptoms and Treatment of RingwormEven the best kept pets pick up nasty ailments every now and then. Ringworm is not a serious threat to health but it is unpleasant, unsightly, highly contagious and can be passed to humans. What is ringworm?Ringworm is not a worm, but a fungus, of a kind known as a dermatophyte. There are many species, but in the vast majority of cases the culprit is Microsporum canis, that can affect dogs, cats housecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-62552834533775378442008-11-17T13:49:00.000-08:002008-11-17T13:57:42.158-08:00How to Remove Dog Odor from Your HomePet odor can be very insidious. If it's not absolutely horrific, your nose becomes accustomed to it, and you don't realize it's there until you see the green look that appears on guests' faces as they enter your living area. If you have a dog, ask someone you trust if they can smell pet odor in your home. If the answer is yes, there is a number of steps you can take to eliminate the odor. Read housecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-58803915092968962472008-11-04T16:59:00.000-08:002008-11-04T17:02:31.481-08:00How to Tell If Your Dog is Overweight or ObeseSometimes dogs and humans share the same problems. This is particularly true when it comes to pet obesity. Just as waistlines of humans are expanding due to poor dietary choices and lack of activity, our four-legged friends are experiencing their own battle with excess pounds. When it comes to overweight and fat dogs, there’s a tendency for a dog owner to attribute their pet’s obesity to being “housecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-29212043889117742992008-11-02T17:25:00.000-08:002008-11-02T17:28:02.621-08:00Pet Care: The Myth of the Independent CatCats are more savvy than dogs, less prone to blind obedience and more inclined to do their own thing. (Some might say they’re more bloody-minded). However, this doesn’t mean they’re more independent. The myth of feline independence has unquestionably caused harm to be inflicted by ignorant owners. By definition, house cats are domesticated animals and domestic animals depend on humans to varying housecarersnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-52036123769634715812008-10-28T15:40:00.000-07:002008-10-28T15:45:09.057-07:00Is your Dog Stressed?I recently spoke with Dr Peter Higgins BVSC,MBA who is Media spokesman for Dogs NSW at the 2008 Sydney Retirement and Lifestyle Expo. He full endorsed pet sitting or live-in house sitting as a preferred alternative to kennels. He said putting dogs in kennels can lead to behavioural problems in Dogs. To back this here is a link to an article reprinted by permission from author Dr Kristie: Is your housecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-90713415257903491132008-10-28T14:28:00.000-07:002008-10-28T14:31:56.600-07:00Dogs and ObesityUnfortunately, even dogs become overweight. This can be the direct result of overfeeding, improper diet, a lack of exercise, a health condition, or a combination of reasons. Obesity in a dog can have dire consequences for his overall health.Obesity in our pets may creep up on them in such a gradual manner, that at first, we simply don’t notice it. Then, when it is no longer easy to ignore or housecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-26653752842924323252008-01-20T21:19:00.000-08:002008-09-24T19:04:26.315-07:00Feline Obesity, a Danger to Your CatThe growing epidemic of obesity in the United States isn't restricted to the human population alone.Read on... Feline Obesity, a Danger to Your Cat housecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-60880316141806596802008-01-06T15:43:00.000-08:002008-01-06T15:45:27.273-08:00Does My Dog Have Kennel Cough?Does My Dog Have Kennel Cough?Perfectly healthy dogs occasionally make hacking or coughing sounds when they are exposed to dust or get something stuck in their throats or noses. In such situations, canines experience brief coughing spells that are simply attempts to clear their throats or noses. This type of coughing goes away as soon as the external stimulus causing the animals to need to clear housecarersnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-60330540343165476042007-12-17T14:41:00.000-08:002007-12-17T14:46:15.815-08:00Super Sitter found for Walden New York pet sitI just want to let you know that my posting for a pet-sitter was answered by a super lady, with excellent references. We have met and made arrangements, and I can't believe how effortless this was. I will certainly refer others to pet-sitters .biz. Thank You! (Fizziwig)Pet Sit: Walden New YorkThe pets in our home have their human caregivers trained to cater to their every whim. While we are housecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-44603792200577947642007-11-25T20:20:00.000-08:002007-11-25T20:22:39.390-08:00Tips for Keeping Your Pet Healthy and Happy in the CarDoes your pet gets sick every time he gets in the car? Here are some tips to make travelling with your pet, easier on everyone. Read Entire article- Tips for Keeping Your Pet Healthy and Happy in the Carhousecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-62319174629915887572007-11-18T19:16:00.000-08:002007-11-18T19:18:40.013-08:00How to Remove Dog Urine Stains from CarpetingBy Dr. KristieIf you have a dog, you know that sometimes “little accidents” can happen and sometimes they occur right on your carpeting. This can be a source of great frustration and heartbreak especially when your dog’s urine leaves a visible stain on your beautiful rug. Fortunately, there are a variety of effective ways to remove dog urine stains. Here are some general guidelines for removing housecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-71402883391013334362007-11-11T16:00:00.000-08:002007-11-11T16:05:19.429-08:00Salt lake City Pet Sitter Paw's pet sitting service LLC grows her business"I have been very pleased with your service. I have recieved the majority of my pet sits through pet biz. Thanks to all! username: kchristinagoldenpawspetsittingView profile for kchristina Golden Paw's pet sitting service LLChousecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-57956562914598138682007-10-29T21:54:00.000-07:002007-10-29T21:59:29.910-07:00Should You Use the Services of a Professional Pet Sitter?Here is a well researched article on the reasons for choosing a pet sitter over boarding kennels or catteries.The main points are: pets stay in familiar environment, keep feeding schedules and familiar diet, avoid stress even depression, avoid exposure to communicatable diseases.Why choose a professional pet sitterhousecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-48955841319138124302007-10-08T22:38:00.000-07:002007-10-08T22:39:16.815-07:00Cat proofing your HomeTips to make your home safe for your new family member - kitten that ishousecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-6495357442470675582007-10-08T22:12:00.000-07:002007-10-08T22:13:57.544-07:00Preparing For A New CatSome useful tips for preparing for the arrival of your new kitten:Preparing for your new Kittenhousecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-24073761584392887032007-08-21T03:05:00.000-07:002007-08-21T03:07:45.390-07:00New service specializes in livestock, house pet careIt is always good to read stories about how pet sitters got going and set up their pet sitting business.Kim Hemmingsen greets other people's animals like she would greet an old friend: "Hi, guys! How are you doing?"The Buckeye resident opened her own business Aug. 1, called Watch-Over-Me Pet Sitting. It specializes in livestock and house pet care in the Southwest Valley, including Buckeye, housecarersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14907410.post-7487864160602085842007-07-11T00:54:00.000-07:002007-07-11T00:58:01.070-07:00Stay at Home pet sitting business is BoomingPet sitting is certainly the right service (and passion) to be in as all reports point to growth and greater awareness of this alternative amoung pet owners.The following report from Madina Gazette confirms this trend.Stay at Home Pet and Dog Sitting is boominghousecarersnoreply@blogger.com1