Executive Home & Petsitting

03/24/2022

Almost missed it! HAPPY PUPPY DAY, from our two pups, Riley and Mickey! 😀🐕

03/10/2022

When our pets develop health problems we're unsure of what we can do to help them. Obviously we're going to take him/her to the vet, but did you know there's holistic pet care available right in London? My brother-in-law, Dr Steve Stewart, is a naturopath for animals at the Pathways Holistic Petcare Centre. Not only does he work with domestic pets, he also has extensive experience and success working with horses. Here's a quick video of Steve helping one of his pet patients:

https://fb.watch/bFHlleEpaB/

02/25/2022

I don't know about you, but puppy training isn't always easy. Just like toddlers, there are a lot of ups, downs, and arounds to contend with. So what's a puppy's family to do?

Here's an article we found that addresses the issues we might find, and what to do about them.

https://www.petco.com/content/petco/PetcoStore/en_US/pet-services/resource-center/behavior-training/what-to-do-if-my-puppy-seems-to-be-regressing-in-training.html

Ever have the feeling your puppy's training is going backwards? Take a look at some reasons that our experts have outlined that may help you, and your dog, back on track.

02/23/2022

We love good news stories about pets, and our friend, Dr. Steve Stewart of Pathways Holistic Petcare Centre in London is full of them. Just watch this video to see what we mean!

02/23/2022

It's Wednesday, and after the long weekend, it's easy to feel a lithle deflated. Time to rise and shine for the day. It's important to always look our best, and The Executive House & Petsitting's own pups, Mickey and Riley, are lookin' fine and divine.

Own the day!

02/22/2022

What are your pet's doing when you travel away from home? Ensuring your furry family members are safe and well cared for, let out throughout the day, and interacted with while in the secure, familiar placement of their own home is the ideal situation. The added bonus of having someone provide a "lived in" appearance of a car in the driveway, lights on/off through the day, and packages retrieved from porches deters thieves and ensures the security of the home. To book a consult visit or get additional information, pm me!

01/25/2022

Tiffany at A Boutique 4 Paws here in Lucan sure makes our Mickey look spiffy! Thanks, Tiffany!

Mickey is just so cute💙🐾

01/25/2022

01/25/2022

The Animal Care Centre in Lobo has some wonderful kittens and cats looking for their furever home. 🙂

https://www.instagram.com/animalcarecentrelobo/p/CZII4A3swQv/?utm_medium=copy_link

01/24/2022

We have a new puppy in our household. He's a chi-poo and now 6 months old - it's like having a toddler again! He's the baby brother to our 4 year old Yorkie-Poo and 2 five year old cats. Everyone gets along, but the puppy is definitely full of life and energy. Puppy training is absolutely essential to an orderly home (let's be serious, you're also training yourself and the whole family), and since we're right in the middle of this ourselves, we thought we'd share these top 5 tips.

Tip 1: Choose Your Dog's Name Wisely
Part of the fun of bringing home a new puppy or dog is finding the perfect name for them. But did you know certain names are better for training? It helps to consider a short name ending with a strong consonant that they can always hear clearly. A strong ending, like in the names “Jasper,” “Jack” and “Ginger,” perks up puppy ears — especially when you place emphasis at the end.

If your new pet is an older dog, they’re probably used to their name at this point. However, changing it isn’t out of the question. And if your new pal is coming out of an abusive situation, a new name may even represent a fresh start. Dogs are extremely adaptable. If you decide to give them a new name, use it consistently and soon enough your pup will respond to it.

Whatever their name, be sure to associate it with fun, pleasant experiences as much as possible, rather than negative ones. Ideally, your pup should think of their name in the same way they think of other fun stuff like walks or dinnertime.

Tip 2: Decide on the House Rules
Before your new furry pal comes home, decide what they can and can’t do. Are they allowed on the bed or the furniture? Are parts of the house off limits? Will they have their own chair at your dining table? If the rules are determined early, you can avoid confusion — for both of you.

Tip 3: Set Up a Private Den
Like humans, dogs need their own space. As early as possible, give your pup their own private sleeping place, such as a crate. Your dog will benefit from short periods left alone in the comfort and safety of their den; it can also be a valuable tool for housetraining. Be sure to reward your puppy or dog if they remain relaxed and quiet in their den.

Tip 4: Help Your Dog Relax
When your puppy gets home, give them a warm hot-water bottle and put a ticking clock near their sleeping area. This imitates the heat and heartbeat of litter mates and will soothe your puppy in their new environment.

This tip may be even more important for a new dog that previously lived in a busy, loud shelter, particularly if they’ve had a rough time early in life. Whatever you can do to help your new pet get comfortable in their forever home will be good for both of you.

Tip 5: Reward Good Behavior
Reward your puppy or dog’s good behavior with positive reinforcement. Use toys, love and lots of praise — and don’t forget the treats. Let them know when they’re getting it right. Along those same lines, never reward bad behavior, as it’ll only confuse them.

01/21/2022

People ask me all the time, what are the benefits to hiring a professional home and/or pet-sitter? First there's your furry family members, who can't always go with you when you travel or are at work. Then there's your home; your single largest financial asset. You want to be sure both are safe and cared for. Here's an article we found that sums it up beautifully:

https://everythingfinanceblog.com/24833/get-a-house-sitter.html/amp

01/20/2022

We know what it's like to have a beloved pet show signs of aging. It can be upsetting, but just as we do with our elderly human family members, we have to readjust our expectations. When it comes to our pets, learning how to help them through this transition is the best gift we can give them in their golden years.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159503540298904&id=47038128903

One of the issues that many senior dogs face is hearing loss. Deafness can be age-related or it can be caused by a medical condition. Hearing loss often happens gradually, and because of that, the symptoms are sometimes hard to spot until the condition is advanced.

01/19/2022

We're blessed to have 4 fur babies of our own. Meet George (large grey male cat), Mickey (white yorkie-poo), Zoe (George's sister, black female cat), and our newest addition, Riley, 6 months old (black chi-poo). Do you have furry family member photos to share?

01/19/2022

How exciting to begin offering my home and pet-sitting services to my fellow Lucan residents! Having recently moved to Lucan this past March, We're now settled in and ready to begin taking on new clients. After posting an introduction on my own page a few days ago, I've already connected with some wonderful new clients, so I'm really looking forward to working with them and their fur family members.

It's really no surprise that many pets don't do well away from home while their family is away. With our 10+ years of local and international house and pet-sitting experience, I and my husband, Wayne, have learned all the ins and outs of caring for people's pets and homes for both short and long term away times.

For homeowners with or without pets, vandalism or weather-related damage can be a concern. For away times of a week or more, it can be beneficial (insurance companies do not like vacant homes!) to have your home present a lived-in appearance, with car in driveway at different times, lights on/off, plants watered, mail/packages picked up and brought inside, daily external/internal checks of home.

We provide the security, caring, and peace of mind you need to make your time away from home and your loved family pets as stress free as possible!

We book up quickly though, so book early (as soon as you know your away dates)!

Call, leave a comment, or pm me to chat.