Tips for Sitters // Various articles geared for the pet sitter/dog walker.
Oh, poop!
I was watching one of those shows on either Animal Planet or National Geographic and it was about training dogs. I think it was “It’s Me Or The Dog”. You’ll have to forgive me if I don’t recall all the details. I was on the couch watching by myself when all of a sudden my...
A Little Paranoia Never Hurt
When I take care of your pets I’m paranoid, and that’s really not such a bad thing. For both of us, really. Why? Simple – if I’m paranoid then I do a better job for you. The above sentence may sound a little weird but let’s loook at it in this context – I am...
Fear Is A Bad Thing
Sigh. I know that some people are scared of dogs. There may have been some point in their life when they’ve had a bad experience with a dog and coming into close proximity to a dog makes them tremble. Many of the dogs that I work with are very friendly and docile and wouldn’t harm...
I Like Strippers
Well, with a title like that I’m sure I got your attention Sorry, girls, but I’m not talking about that strapping young lad dressed as a policeman that you politely slipped a dollar bill at the last bachelorette party you went to. I’m talking about hair shedding tools. I see all types of dogs during...
If You Can’t Stand The Heat…
…then why are you doing this job in the summer? With the fall coming upon us I thought I would take this moment to reflect on the trials and tribulations of the heat this past summer. It was a scorcher there for a while, wasn’t it? Northern Virginia is becoming a veritable cauldron during the...
Are Dog Walkers Responsible For Parenting?
I have been working with co-worker to take care of two little blonde angels. They are the sweetest, most adorable dogs that you have ever seen (then again, what surrogate parent doesn’t feel that way?). They are loving, beautiful and absolutely hilarious to watch when they interact with one another. There is only one small...
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