Of all the good reasons to crate train your dog, the most significant is that crate trained dogs are better behaved in general. Crating teaches a dog to settle down and have quiet time. It encourages hi to chew only on acceptable things, because you provide him with those things while he is in his [...]
Sometimes potty training goes easy... and other times not so much. Every pet is different. Basics to get started - Pick a name for #1 and #2 and use it consistently, every time your pet goes #1 or #2 with a reward. Let them get to recognize the name. This will pay off when they [...]
We had an unusual week this week. We had a TON of rain and part of what we do when we take care of your pets while you are on vacation is watch our house. This week our sitters went into our clients basements to double check and make sure the sup pumps were working, [...]
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When you get a new puppy or pet in general it is very important that you touch them. Touch them often, give them treats while you do it, and touch their toes, pull their legs, touch their belly and ears. Open their mouth and touch their teeth. Get them used to you touching them so [...]
Do you have multiple pets? What do you do with them when you leave town? Dogs are easy to take to a kennel. If you have multiple dogs, it's less expensive to use in-home pet sitting. If you have pets like fish and birds in addition to the dogs, in-home pet sitting is the [...]
Feeding you pet sounds so easy. There is a lot to think about though. Do you want to put down a bowl and let them graze? what happens if they become overweight? If you have multiple pets, how do you know everyone is getting the food they need. Or is one more aggressive pet eating [...]
Do you have exotic pets? Pets like birds, iguanas and salt water fish need special attention and you can't take them to a kennel. Zen Paws Pet Sitting can care for them in your home. https://youtu.be/FocZ0cveYqc New Service Areas: Pet Sitting Canton, MI Pet Sitting Plymouth, MI Pet Sitting Northville, MI Pet Sitting [...]
Above and Beyond What you get with Zen Paws Pet Sitting is above and beyond. For example, this week we got a ton of rain and our pet sitters checked sump pumps for proper operation and flooded basements. It's just what we do to give you a piece of mind while you are on vacation. [...]
If you have a new pet, talk to your children on the basics. Of course, it's easier with the older kids. Some things to discuss... Ask permission before approaching any pet. If it's your own pet, make sure the pet is aware that they are approaching, so they don't spook the pet. Stay calm [...]