Very Welles Pet Sitting

07/11/2025

So much of dog training is training the human too

Your dog owes you nothing. Not a thing.

The decision for him to be in your life wasn’t his, it was yours. He doesn’t owe you anything. If you look at your dog as owing you something in return for your attention, food, medical care etc, then that’s the first problem we have to tackle before we can even begin true training together.

Your dog doesn’t owe you “obedience” he doesn’t owe you “respect” he doesn’t owe you “good behavior” simply because he gets to share the same space and life with you. If you want that kind of relationship and behavior; that’s on you to create, not him.

YOU owe your dog. You owe it to him to understand his history, his development and his ancestors. You owe it to him to learn about his needs, his characteristics and his individual personality. You owe it to him to become educated on how he communicates with you, his body language and train him in a way he understands and enjoys and doesn’t cut corners just because it’s easier on YOU. You owe it to him to protect him and keep him safe. You owe it to him to modify YOUR environment to help him be successful.

Dogs are a privilege. WE created THEM. We’ve done them so many injustices and yet they still go to war with us, herd our livestock, protect us, find people for us, assist us devotedly, meet us at the door wagging their tails and comfort us when we are down. The tasks they do for us go above and beyond any other partnership between species imaginable, so you have to be willing to do your part too.

Your dog owes you nothing. You owe your dog. Let’s get to work to make a great team.

- Helen St.Pierre
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07/10/2025

Our friends at Connected Family Chiropractic are hiring! Just spreading the word for them 💙

Job Title: Pediatric Chiropractic Front Desk Care Advocate
Location: Connected Family Chiropractic MQT
Employment Type: 25-32 hrs/ week
Compensation: $15-$20

About Us:
We’re a growing pediatric and perinatal chiropractic office that believes in the power of natural care, compassionate service, and creating a joyful experience for every family that walks through our doors. We specialize in care for kids and families, and our environment is energetic, warm, and family-focused.

Who We’re Looking For:
We’re not just hiring a front desk assistant—we’re looking for a long term player who is

You’re self-motivated, eager to learn, and excited to grow with a purpose-driven team and community

Put the kiddos and families in our office first. Patient care and results are the core of what we do.

You know how to read a room, handle sensitive toddler meltdowns with grace, and create genuine connections with both children and adults.

Responsibilities:
Greet families with warmth and professionalism

Schedule appointments and manage the calendar with accuracy and efficiency

Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries with kindness and clarity

Process payments and maintain patient records

Support a smooth and joyful front office experience for both staff and patients

Why Join Us?
We get to share wins daily with kiddos and families in our community!

The biggest impact on children's health, experience miracles daily.

Be part of a passionate, supportive team

Enjoy a fast-paced, fun, and meaningful work environment

Opportunities for personal and professional growth including travel

Ready to Apply?
Send your resume and a brief note about why this role excites you to [email protected] Bonus points if you tell us how you're hungry, humble, and people-smart in your own words.
We can't wait to meet you!

07/09/2025

Yesterday afternoon, Barley was sadly put to sleep. 🥺 Although a bit anxious as he got older, this handsome gray guy was a great boy and had the best howls. 🤎🤍 I called him Professor Barley—because look at his face.

Mo and Porter Pup already miss their dear Barley. We trust that their wifi network name will remain “Barley’s Brews.” 🍻❤️‍🩹 Big hugs to their family during this time.

07/08/2025

Zeus the umbrella cockatoo would like to remind you that Very Welles isn’t just for dogs!! Feathered friends are welcome too! Young, playful, curious Zeus refuses to be overlooked 😆🦜💛

07/07/2025

We spent 4th of July weekend with little Loki!!❣️That first pic might be deceiving. I showed it to a friend and he thought it could’ve been a Malamute!

Loki is a Shiba Inu! 🫶🏼 Shibas have big dog looks in little dog bodies, typically weighing just 17–23 pounds. They like to be clean, they’re clever, and they’re super independent—like a fox, cat, and dog rolled into one! 🦊

They come in raw marshmallow (cream), golden marshmallow (red/orange), and burnt marshmallow (black and tan) like Loki! 😆

In addition, almost burnt marshmallow (sesame) is a rare coat with red fur and even black tipping throughout. (True sesame is hard to produce. To meet show standards, the black overlay must be evenly distributed with no distinct black patches or mask.) 🤍

Shibas are best suited for people who respect their boundaries, love a challenge, and don’t mind a little sass with their snuggles. 💕 Bonus is that I’m convinced they smile with their eyebrows! 😊

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July from Loki!! 🇺🇸 He’s proud to call this home—as long as it includes hot dogs, freedom to sniff everything, and a quiet place to nap. 🐾❤️ May we all do our part to care for the country we live in, honoring it with love and respect. 💙✨

07/03/2025

Oh, Violet!! 💜 She’s a Standard Australian Shepherd—beautiful, brilliant, high-energy, and fiercely loyal. She’s also cuddly, and she’ll greet you with classic Aussie bum wiggles. 🥰

Actually, “brilliant” and “high-energy” should’ve come first, which reminds me of a recent conversation I had. A lot of people think they want a smart dog, but that comes with a territory they probably don’t know about—unless they’ve had a smart dog! 😅

⭐️ Here’s something to consider when choosing your next dog: “Smart” doesn’t mean easier to train, and “dumb” doesn’t mean harder to train.

Smart dogs are thinkers. They anticipate your next move, test boundaries, and get bored easily. Training and living with them can require constant creativity and stimulation. 🧐

Dogs with lower drive or intensity are often happy with the basics: sit, stay, come, and not destroying your house. ✨ (That’s obviously not to say they don’t need exercise.)

➡️ There’s a saying about this: Get a dog you can live with. Most people wanting family pets as companions are plenty happy with “dumb and happy,” not “smart and bitchy.” (Some say this can also be equated to male vs female dogs, but that’s for another time.)

Smart working breeds—like Aussies—need more than a walk around the block and a snuffle mat. ‼️

They need novelty and challenges. 💫

They don’t thrive with passive owners and can easily become destructive and anxious. 😬

Of course this isn’t a black and white rule. Intelligence shows up in many forms, and it doesn’t always correlate with biddability (willingness to follow human direction). Every dog is different, but this is something to consider before getting a new dog.

What’s been your experience? 🐾🐕

06/30/2025

Can you guess why June was extra special?! 🐾 It’s because we spent 3 weekends back to back with Lupin & Tater 😍

These good boys are just amazing!! Lupin is goofy and cuddly, and Tater is fast and sporty! 💛🖤 They love food, they love people, and they love having fun 🤩

06/23/2025

🚗 Hank in Charlevoix: Part 1 of 2, filmed by Zach! Thanks to my mom for calling him “Hanky Doodle,” which instantly had me thinking in rhyme! 😆 (Sorry, Facebook won’t allow line breaks in reel captions 😤) Hanky Doodle went to town, riding from the 906 so proudly, Crossed the line to the 231, adventuring so stoutly! Bird dog heart and speedy legs, he raced the winds around him, Chased a thousand drifting scents ‘til sunset finally found him!

06/20/2025

Say hello to Sylvia, the “white grinch!” 😻🤍 She’s a stunning Maine C**n. I won’t lie that I was a little afraid of her at first, but she got nicer and nicer each day I was at her house. She lives with Maizey & Ranger (the beach dogs from a few posts ago), and there’s zero doubt that she is queen of the house! 😝