We cannot repeat it enough, the foundation to dog training is two things; patients and repetition. It will take your pet a while to learn and they will need reminders. Some dogs learn faster than others and some are smart enough to unlearn training. Stay consistent, even after the behavior has been learned and be [...]
Why we use our software. We have a very specific software for pet sitters. It is front end heavy, meaning our customers need to give us some info about themselves and their pets before we can start services or set up a meet and greet. We do this so we can make sure we send [...]
It has been proven that using positive training has a better response than punishment. The problem is that most people are unaware of how to use positive training. If you have a dog that barks at other dogs while on a walk, you want to start by teaching your dog to sit and reward them [...]
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When you have multiple pets it's hard to get friends or family to care for them and you can't take them to the kennel. Zen Paws Pet Sitting staff is trained and can care for all your pets. https://youtu.be/nb7T9uQMYOs New Service Areas: Pet Sitting Canton, MI Pet Sitting Plymouth, MI Pet [...]
A lot of owners do basic training with their pets when they first adopt them. Often, as time goes on there is less and less time dedicated to training. Maybe your pet needs a tune up or they can learn new tricks and improve their brain health. Zen Paws Pet Sitting staff can help with [...]
What if your dog doesn't respond to food at an incentive in training? The first thing you can do is try and do different things with the food like heat it up or cool it down. Even adding water makes a difference. A second option is to use other pet treats as rewards. A third [...]
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We always suggest measuring and feeding your dog a specific amount at routine times each day. That way they will maintain their weight, and you will hold your position as the pack alpha. When using treats as rewards we suggest using the normal food that the pet always eats, so you don't upset their stomach [...]
At Zen Paws Pet Sitting we take our business seriously. You are trusting our pet sitters with your fur babies and in your homes! We interview an average of 100 applicants before we hire one. Out of the one ones we hire only one of three make it through our training program. We want to [...]