Did Fido Poop Today?

It takes a little extra care and attention to get your home ready for listing and viewing when you have a pet family!   Check out Heather's Tips to get the best results: 1) Deep clean 2) Continue to clean 3) Scoop the poop (inside and out) and yard maintenance 4) Bathe your dog 5) Remove your pets when home is being shown 6) Seek an honest opinion 7) Repair any damage that's been done by pets...

We have all enjoyed spending extra time at home with our pets but with states opening up again and shelter at home orders starting to relax, it is time to prepare our pets for we return to working out side of the home. Check out these tips and resources. 1- Get out of the house (with out your pet!) 2- Bring in a pet sitter or Dog Walker now and get them use to the new routine. 3- Engage them prior...

It only takes a short period of time for a dog or cat left in a car to get into a deadly situation.  Heat stroke is a form of hyperthermia occurs when the body temperature goes above 103F. In this episode we will review how to avoid heat stroke, what signs to look for and what to do in the event you find a pet is in distress.  For more tips on pet safety visit http://www.petsafetycrusade...

During this episode we will answer these questions! Why social distancing can actually help you better socialize your puppy! What is socialization?  When does socialization occur?  At what age is best to socialize What types of things should I socialize my puppy to?  Why exposure alone is NOT socialization Why learning body language and using positive reinforcement, force free, and...

The Trust Technique is a combination of animal communication and animal healing , structured in a easy to use format for pet owners and animal professionals. The Trust Technique Practitioner This qualification provides clear guidelines as to how to deliver The Trust Technique effectively, safely and within the law whilst retaining the original essence of the technique for the ultimate benefit of a...

So many of our clients have found themselves working from home and anticipate this trend continuing  for the next 6-8 weeks. Here are some tips that I borrowed from Bring Fido on how to navigate the challenges  While the article was dedicated to Dogs, it really is relevant to all of your pets.  I am also including a link to the original article. https://www.bringfido.com/blog/cowork...

Most people know that outdoor pets face many dangers. They can be hit by a car, exposed to various diseases, unprotected from extreme weather, and harmed in other ways. But indoor pets also face hazards. These include serious reactions and sometimes death from ingesting toxic products, plants, food, and miscellaneous household items including medications. LEARN MORE:  https://www.proflowers.c...

AntiFreeze Ethylene Glycol Ethylene glycol is the primary active ingredient in antifreeze – the same product that prevents the water in your car’s radiator from freezing. Ethylene glycol is extremely toxic, and it has been implicated in the deaths of countless dogs and cats. Part of the problem with ethylene glycol is its sweet taste, which many animals find quite appealing. Ingestion of ethylene...

Generally, people walk their dog for 4 reasons: elimination, mental stimulation, exercise, and training. Dogs like to go for walks to get outdoors, sniff and engage with their environment, exercise, and perhaps socialize with people and dogs outside the home. In this episode I review some of my tips to making your daily dog walk rewarding for both of you. Here are a list of Dog Friendly places for...

Poquoson Animal Welfare Sanctuary is a non profit 501(c)3 organization that promotes feral cat TNR and the rescue and fostering of friendly cats and kittens in our area. Our sanctuary is a house with 3 acres  and up to 100 cats who are adopted to live their lives there. Our cats are feral, semi feral, and with special needs and who didn’t have a safe place to live. We began to TNR in December...

As the owner of Critter sitters and more I consider myself a part of the wonderful group of people who call themselves Professional Pet Sitters, but what does the Term Professional Pet Sitter mean and what does it mean when we say that we are licensed and insured?  Learn more about e Custody and Control policy for Pet Sitters https://www.petsit.com/pet-sitter-insurance For a list of questions...

When a poo bag won't do, there are better ways to get your poo to a vet without using your best Tupperware container.   Thank you for listening in today! Be sure to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. Want more great tips on pet care and and other pet resources?  Then head on over to our website www.critterssittersandmore.com   and be sure to checkout our Facebook...

There is a lot of misleading information about "the best food to feed your pet".  Owners get information from breeders, friends, the pet store employees.  Although we cannot say what is the best food for each pet (because each pet has individual needs) This episode shares with you what to avoid and why.  About Our Guest: Dr. Gallahorn is the medical director and veterinarian at Anim...

Anything can happen when you (or your pet sitter) are walking your best friend. Consider adopting a "do not approach" attitude for the safety of your dog. You never know when a well-meaning person and your beloved pooch could have a misunderstanding. For more pet care tips; visit our website- www.crittersittersandmore.com Have an idea for our podcast? email us at info@crittersittersandmore.com

Jennifer Morrone , owner of Critter Sitters and More sits down with John Bundy owner of Scribe Design a digital marketing company, for this first podcast discussion about the importance of poo as it equates to Pet health. Want MORE? Check out our Critter Parent Resources page:  https://www.crittersittersandmore.com/ and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CritterSittersandMore. VAP...

This is an introductory episode to the podcast: Did Fido Poop Today? This 5-minute episode will share with you what this podcast is all about and what you can expect from future episodes.