Two Dogs Pet Services

09/30/2023

Happy Caturday! Hope your day is filled with cat naps and shenanigans like our buddy, Fred🥰

Fred is just one of many spectacular kitties we care for on a regular basis.

Do you enjoy the company of cats? Fascinated by cat behavior and body language? Our Pet Care Pro team is very small and we are looking for a new addition!

Typical pet care hours are 7-9am, 11-2pm, 4-7pm, and overnight stays (Slumber Pawrties) 7pm-7 or 8am. We work weekends and holidays, earn a little extra during holidays.

Must have reliable transportation, be 18 yrs for insurance purposes, show up on time, and follow client and supervisor instructions to the letter.

Contact us and share your pet care experience, two references not related to you, and your availability. DM or text us between 8am-8pm at 626-673-7978

Can’t wait to hear from you!

Quick note: We understand how tough it can be to find work, if you’re a parent trying to help your young adult find a job, please do not message for them, they must reach out to be considered. No exceptions.

09/05/2023

A wonderful blog about the ins and outs of board and train programs from a well-respected, highly educated, and experienced trainer.
Hope you find this informative and helpful in making decisions about boarding and board and trains 😊

How to Know if Board and Train is Right for Your Dog and Selecting the Best Program It may come as a surprise to people, but I unsell board and trains more frequently than I accept new clients. This is because I refuse to take money from clients whom I do not believe I can help, and my board and tra...

08/16/2023

Calif. Coursing Assoc. is hosting a Lure coursing webinar TONIGHT Wednesday, August 16 at 7pm Pacific (10pm Eastern). If you're new to the sport or if you've been running your dogs for a while and want to learn more about the sport, or brush up on your skills, this is a great opportunity. Here is the link to sign up. See the flyer for more details. Tally Ho!

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Aug 16, 2023 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Lure Coursing Seminar
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g5YjjqlLSfmBCbZteLfQGw

08/11/2023

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HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP: Our shelter animals are safe, but there are thousands of people and animals that have been displaced. Here is how you can help whether on island or on the mainland:

1) SOS Foster - If you have a safe space to take an animal, please SOS Foster to allow space for incoming injured and/or displaced pets. We need to get animals OUT of the shelter to make space!

2) Drop off pet supplies (DRY + WET PET FOOD, litter and pop-up kennels) - These will be handed out to the community at shelters and those who are in desperate need but can hold onto their animals

3) Donate - With thousands of people and pets displaced, we know that there are injured animals throughout the island. Your donations will help pay for the medical attention they need to stay alive! https://www.mauihumanesociety.org/donate

We will provide additional updates throughout the day today. For all animal emergencies please call Humane Enforcement at (808) 877-3680 ext. 222

08/06/2023

A message and offer from our founder and operator, Jen Havens:

Some of you know I’m the founder and operator of Two Dogs Pet Services. Our Pet Care Pros have served Monrovia for over 30 years!

Well, I’m also a dog trainer, The Real Life Dog, mostly working virtually. I have studied dog behavior and body language for over 20 years, actively enrolled in CATCH Trainers Academy, and practice force free and fear free techniques, focusing on the welfare of each pet and household member.

Prompted by a discussion in a local Monrovia group, I’m hosting a Real Life Pet Discussion Sun Aug 6 at 3pm and Sun Aug 13 at 3pm!

Some of the things we’ll discuss are:

🐾Recognizing Dog Body Language

🐾Beginning a Collaborative Care Routine

🐾Lowering Expectations for Ourselves and Our Pet Family

🐾What to Look for in a Professional Pet Care Pro, Groomer, Vet, Dog Walker, etc.

🐾How To Set the Environment Up Instead of Controlling Our Dogs

There will be plenty of opportunity for Q+A🤩

This is FREE for my Monrovia friends! Just use code “Monrovia”

Only 10 spots on each day, so grab your seat now! Hope you’ll join me!

Go here:
https://stan.store/thereallifedog
It’s the second button from the top.

Stan | Linksite

08/02/2023

🐢🐠Trivia Tuesday Giveaway! 🐇🦜

Did you know we’ve cared for more than 30 types of pets?!

Other than dogs and cats, what other pets can you name?👇👇👇

TRIVIA TUESDAY GIVEAWAY
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We are giving away winner’s voice of one FREE
🐾In-Home Consult (Local to Monrovia CA & Taos NM only
🐾OR 30 Minute Virtual Dog Training Consult,
🐾OR Virtual Private Dog Body Language Workshop for up to 6 people
🐾OR Virtual Multi-Pet Coexistence Consult
(valued at $34-$99).

How to enter:
👉LIKE & FOLLOW Two Dogs Pet Services and The Real Life Dog
👉Tag a pal (each tag gets 1 entry)
👉Share this post and tag Two Dogs Pet Services and The Real Life Dog
👉List the pets we’ve cared for other than cats and dogs (each correct pet gets 1 entry)

Get following! Get tagging! Get guessing!

*see first comment for Trivia Tuesday Giveaway rules*

07/30/2023

Have you check out the Monrovia Parks, Wilderness, and Recreation Foundation auction?!
It ends tonight so go check it out and bid!
There’s a huge dog training package from our team trainer, Jen | The Real Life Dog! She focuses on household welfare, practicality, effectiveness, and FUN 🤩
Go bid and learn how to get more desirable behaviors from your pup without relying on intimidation, outdated theories, throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks, and random advice from random people!
Jen can help release some common dog guardian pressures and alleviate frustrations while offering you solid, doable training guidance.
Hurry!!! Go bid!!!

We miss Canyon Park too! But you know what we can do? Support the reopening and expanded amenities coming our way! Supporting our auction supports our beloved canyon and we would be so appreciative you visited app.galabid.com/mpwrauction2023 today! Auction closes tomorrow 7/30 at 8pm. Thank you for bidding and supporting us Monrovia!

07/27/2023

Check this Monrovia Parks, Wilderness, and Recreation Foundation fundraiser out! You can grab TWO MONTHS of dog or puppy training with our trainer, Jen of The Real Life Dog, for a fraction of the cost!

New pup in the home?Multi-dog household challenges?Dog pulling on walks? You're not alone! I can help you! END FRUSTRATIONHAVE MORE FUN WITH YOUR DOGHELP YOUR D

07/23/2023

🐕🐓🐢PET CARE PRO WANTED!! 🐈🐇🦜

Want to take care of cool pets like these cuties? Want to learn from some of the best in the industry with some of the top secrets and professional support behind them? Keep reading!
We’ve cared for over 30 types of pets and have over 32 years experience in Monrovia and surrounding areas. We are uniquely 100% welfare focused and practice fear free methods of care. This means we won’t be coaxing a hiding cat out from under the bed or pressuring a fearful dog to cuddle…we give all animals choices to interact the way they feel most comfy at their pace.
Not only do we treat every individual animal with compassion and understanding, but we treat our clients and each other the same. Our team culture is based on integrity, ethical practices, and compassionate care for the entire household.
We also have the BEST clients! They appreciate and adore us and we’ve been trusted by some for over 30 years!
…are you in?

We are looking for ONE reliable, kind, gentle person who has a flexible schedule, can follow instructions to the letter, and who has some dog walking and animal care experience. We have too much work and not enough really great people.
Private message our page Facebook.com/TwoDogsPetServices or text Jen at 626-673-7978 with your experience and let’s see if you’re the perfect fit!

*must have reliable transportation, no Uber/Lyft etc. Because of our insurance, must be 18 yrs+. Must be able to work with another team member and communicate clearly and in a timely manner. Bonus if you can stay overnight with pets in their homes*

Help Wanted, Pet Care Pro, Petsitters, Dog Walkers, Monrovia, Arcadia, Duarte, Bradbury, Two Dogs Pet Services

07/14/2023

Let’s help each other out and keep our dogs safe 🥰

I spend so much time working with people and their reactive or aggressive dogs, learning how to help them and work with them, but I also try to show people with NON reactive dogs learn how they can help them too. I truly believe if we work together as a collaborative society of dog lovers we can help every dog live their best life. Here are some things I try to teach every human and dog team, and I’ve actually found these are good preventative tools too.

1. Stop letting your dog have on leash greetings with other dogs. Even if they are friendly. Teach your dog when they are on leash you are the best thing they can focus on! This will minimize their conditioned excitement every time they see another dog and help them not pull, lunge or move towards a reactive dog who doesn’t want an interaction. Also, the more you do let your dog meet dogs on leash, the more frustrated and aroused your dog can get when they see them and then reactivity can develop. NO leash greetings all around is a much healthier way to teach your dog(s) that the world out there is great but you’re even better to focus on!

2. Silence your dogs tags. I started doing this a few years ago when we started camping. I realized that the jingling of my dogs tags walking was a huge trigger for many of the dogs in their campsite, and as a result, they would bark and scream profanity at my dogs walking. This made their walk stressful too. By minimizing the noise, I’ve greatly improved my dogs walks and I know I’ve also helped a lot of reactive dogs not get triggered for the umpteenth time that day.

3. Work on a bombproof recall. And then work on it some more. And then some more.

4. Only let your dog off leash in places that are allowed. Even if you think no one is there. Even if it’s just for a second. Just. Don’t. Do it. It’s not fair and it sets so many dogs and humans up to fail. Want a place to let your dog run? Look at Sniffspot.com

5. Respect muzzles, give me space vests, and people saying “no” It is super hard to take a reactive dog out in public and have confidence. The more we give space and respect the better these teams will do! Don’t make judgements or stare or insist on saying hello because you hope to be the exception. Just tell them they are doing a great job and keep going.

6. Don’t let your dog stare. This is a BIG one we work on in all our classes. We teach humans how to position their dogs so they don’t stare at other dogs. I work hard on teaching my dogs to not stare at other dogs on leash and you can too. This is more subtle than not leash greeting but it can be just as helpful. Teach your dog to acknowledge there’s a dog there, but then move on, or turn around and not face them. For many reactive dogs there is nothing more triggering than a goofy adolescent dog staring at them across the road. I swear they scream back “WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT?!”

7. Confine and safely manage your dog in the car. Dogs hanging out of windows, barking and lunging in the backseat, or moving back and forth in the car are problematic because 1. It’s not safe and 2. It’s teaching THEM terrible behavior and 3. It’s very stressful for reactive dogs trying to walk down the road. My dogs are crated in the car; or tethered or use a calming cap to reduce their own stress and the stress of dogs that may walk past.

8. Offer to help. Ask the person what you can do to make it easier or help them? More space? Or moving back and forth? Or just continuing on your way. Some people struggle to find others with NON reactive dogs to practice with, so having help makes a big difference. Speak up if you see someone putting them down. Warn someone with an off leash dog that there’s a dog there that needs space. Help them the same at YOU would like it if it was you and your dog.

Reactive dogs are not broken: and they aren’t abnormal either. Reactivity honestly is now becoming more normal than NON reactive dogs, so we have to all work through this together. And it boils down to respect, understanding, courtesy and lots of reward based training.

We can do it gang.

-Helen St. Pierre

06/14/2023

✅5 Things to Look For in A Petsitter✅

🦜Is Your Pet Care Pro Qualified?🐕

Let’s find out!
Here are just 5 things to look for on their website and to ask them BEFORE you book them:

✅ Your sitter should have at least minimum knowledge of body language and understand basic behavior of the type of pet you’re hiring them to care for…or have a professional mentor or dog trainer who is welfare focused and can help guide your sitter as needed.

✅ Your sitters should know how to properly care for and interact with the species of pets you have. If you have birds, bunnies, other exotics, or farm animals, your sitter should know their sensitivities and understand their specific needs. If they are just starting out or have limited experience with the types of pets you have, it’s up to you if you want to teach them or find someone more experienced.

✅ Does your sitter require you to fill out forms or a contract to provide information about your pets, your home, emergency contacts, and other instructions IN WRITING? Do they have clearly written policies so you know what to expect? Or are you guessing about the info you provide?

✅ Ask your sitter if they have pet emergency or CPR training, vet tech experience, if they are familiar with local emergency resources, know what to look for and how to prevent things like heat stroke, how to handle a pet while they’re having a seizure or are painful…ask questions that are specific to your pet’s medical needs.

✅ Liability insurance is important so your sitter is covered just in case a key breaks or is lost, your pet is injured, lost, or stolen while under sitter care, your dog bites someone while on a walk or a number of other things that *can* happen. Ask to see their insurance certificate.

The difference between a Professional Petsitter and a hobbyist is at least these 5 things. It’s up to you to gather info about your sitter BEFORE you hire them. If you need a second opinion, DM us and ask for Jen. She’s been doing this for over 30 years and is always happy to help 🥰🐾🥰

06/04/2023

We love taking care of koi ponds in Monrovia! Love it more when we have wildlife sightings, especially the kind that don’t bother the fish 🐟🐻💦

05/23/2023

Here’s a friendly reminder that July 4 is just around the corner. If you need help working on desensitizing/counter conditioning, contact Jen here: The Real Life Dog
She might not be in Monrovia anymore, but she’ll always be available to help her Monrovia pals ♥️♥️♥️

Well, it’s been super nice having deaf dog Beans and her little cousin, Ryder, not be afraid of fireworks for the last 10 years. Poor Vin has heard them from inside quite a bit, even really loud ones, and wasn’t bothered at all…but hearing them from inside the RV from two miles away is a whole nuther ball game 😫 as discovered last weekend. Thank you Irwindale Speedway for the huge scary nudge to work on this🥴
It’s already hard enough on animals during holidays, I hope you consider getting the silent fireworks in the future👍

Vinney and I listened to distant firework noises (pulled off the interweb places like the YouTube) and worked on covering our ears this whole week in prep for tonight’s loud and lovely display by the speedway. We also did a little extra zooming around, played some extra brain games, had a good chew, a crunchy snack, and a couple of Benadryl about an hour before.
Sweet Vinney was snoozing in his crate as they started, jumped up and dove into bed under the covers and put his paws over his head just like we practiced. Shaking like a leaf, he was able to do that! I’m so impressed with how he handled this amount of stress. Of course I was right there to help him and cuddle him through it.
He did great for the first time since working on it and we’ll keep practicing so he’s ready for July 4th 🎆

Here’s your friendly reminder to start counter-conditioning & desensitizing now 🥰 If you need help, DM me and I can point you in a kind direction. ~Jen

💥 Vinney The Whippet

05/22/2023

A great article about off leash dogs by a wonderful and trusted trainer friend. We ♥️ Yes Dog!

Summer is here and we know it’s tempting to do off-leash things…but read this first, please 🤩 and then decide if you’ll be taking that leash off.

I've been wanting to write this post for several months. However, time hasn't been my friend, so I’m writing it now, and perhaps I’ll just repost it every year as this subject, while important year round, is especially apropos during the summer months when everyone is enjoying the beautiful weat...

05/13/2023

Our office is closed today, Saturday May 13, due to family emergency.
We are very sorry for any inconvenience and will reopen Sunday at 1pm and add an extra office day, Monday ☀️
All calls and emails will be returned Sun or Mon.
Thank you for your understanding.

For Two Dogs Pet Services:
Request PET CARE or DOG WALKING service in the Monrovia, CA or Taos, NM areas here:
https://twodogspetservices.com

For DOG TRAINING questions, inquiries, requests, or to schedule a call with Jen, go here:
https://thereallifedog.com

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04/26/2023

This or That?

🐶🌴🏠 It's time for a fun poll, pet owners! Does your pet family prefer a staycation or a vacation? 🤔

🏠 For Staycations: Your pet gets to enjoy the comforts of their familiar home environment, stick to their usual routine, and cuddle up in their favorite spot with their favorite petsitter.

🌴 For Vacations: Your pet gets to explore new sights, smells, and sounds in a different environment and spend quality time with their humans. Maybe even have an adventure!

Cast your vote in the comments below and tell us why your pet family members prefer a staycation or vacation!🗳️👇

04/22/2023

04/07/2023

We love pet chatter 🥰
Do your pets like to talk? Share in the comments 👇👇👇

04/03/2023

Casper was an expert snacker 🤩👏👍

03/28/2023

A reminder about a few toxic blooms…

Daffodils are toxic to both dogs & cats (especially the bulb). They can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling and abdominal pain. If ingested seek veterinary advice.

Here are some more common plants that are toxic to our pets:
• Azaleas
• Clematis
• Foxgloves
• Hyacinths
• Iris
• Lily of the Valley
• Rhododendrons
• Tulips

Read more ... https://www.goodvetandpetguide.com/pet-blog/spring-easter-safety-tips-for-pets

03/11/2023

So cute 🥰
Who has birds who bark? 😂
Share in the comments!

02/22/2023

Hey New Mexico!!
Winds like this are no joke! Be safe & extra careful with beloved pets ♥️♥️♥️

All New Mexico residents 🚩🚩 RED FLAG WARNING 🚩🚩
ALL parts of the state are expected to experience INSANE WINDS over the next 24-36 hours!! They are talking 70-80mph gusts in parts of the state with sustained speeds of 55-60mph. Including Abq & the metro area! "historic widespread damaging winds"
‼️ ‼️ CHECK YOUR FENCES! CHECK YOUR GATES ‼️ ‼️

Ensure your Dogs are wearing collars with proper ID tags & make sure all of your microchip registration info is current!
If you have Dogs or other animals outside...make sure they have proper shelter + STRAW for insulation.

**THERE IS NO ROOM IN THE SHELTERS FOR YOUR DOGS**
Sadly, if they get lost, they are pretty much on their own.