Blair McGuffie, Animal Care Professional, LLC.

07/01/2024

☺️ Dogs are happiness!

06/25/2024

Pupper of the month!!!!

06/21/2024

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06/15/2024

So Handsome!!

K-9 Rigby hopes you’re having a great weekend!



Pensacola Beach, Florida

06/07/2024

I highly recommend classes like this for owners! Attuning to your dog can be easy, let Debbie show you!

Want to learn to read your dogs body language better? Join us to hear owner Debbie teach you to "Learn To Talk Dog"!

This event is free but we will be collecting donations for local shelters!

Please RSVP

06/07/2024

It’s just extra sparkle right?! 😜

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06/07/2024

Pawsitive Vibes!!! 😂

05/23/2024

It doesn’t matter what sport you love or play this summer, the all kids should learn is swimming and water competency.

Drowning is the number one killer of toddlers in America, which means water competency is more than just a sport; it's a vital survival skill.

Head to https://ndpa.org/firstsport/ to learn all Five Layers of Protection to keep your children safer.

Please spread the word to all moms, dads, and caregivers! Together, we can save lives!

05/11/2024

Happy National Dog Mom Day!!
Hope it’s wonderful!!

05/01/2024

It's National Small Business Week, and we want to send a big THANK YOU to professional pet-sitting and dog-walking business owners who provide such a valuable service and are vital parts of our communities.

While using an app to find a pet sitter or dog walker may seem like a quick, convenient way to secure pet care, Pet Sitters International encourages pet parents to seek out the services of a ⭐local, professional pet-sitting or dog-walking business.⭐

Not only does working directly with a local pet-care business help you avoid the “middleman” and put more money into your local economy (apps/third-party sites typically take a portion of your pet-care fee), you are also able to ensure you are working with a pet-care professional that has insurance customized for the care they offer and has taken advantage of continuing education to ensure they are offering quality care.

Looking for a professional pet sitter or dog walker?

Some questions to ask include:

✔Does your business have the proper business license or permit, if required by your state/city/province?
✔Do you have pet-sitter liability insurance that covers the services you provide?
✔Are you able to show proof of a recent background check?
✔Do you use a pet-sitting services agreement that will detail the services we agree to?
✔Are you a Certified Professional Pet Sitter® and/or have you taken advantage of pet-care training such as pet first aid or classes on animal behavior and safety?

Members of Pet Sitters International have access to ongoing resources and training to ensure they stay up to date on the latest pet care and business best practices.

👉Pet parents may download a free Pet-Sitter Interview Checklist at www.petsit.com/finding-the-right-pet-sitter.

04/14/2024

This is where all of my education on behavior comes in handy!

04/06/2024

Ever wondered why a puppy's behavior seems erratic during adolescence, which occurs between six months and 18 months of age?

The neurobiology of adolescence is fascinating, with some key events that alter both the structure and function of the brain.

During canine adolescence, s*x hormones are changing which effects the animals stress responses. Adolescent dogs have a decreased ability to modulate sensory processing and subsequent behavior.

The connectivity between the frontal cortex (responsible for decision making) and amygdala (responsible for emotional processing) decreases, resulting in less behavioral control.

So what does this mean? This could mean that your dog, who used to come when called, suddenly cannot. This could mean that your dog, who didn't jump up on guests, suddenly does. Your dog that walked nicely on leash is now pulling. Or perhaps it seems like some days your dog responds to behaviors you ask of them, and some days they don't, without any rhyme or reason.

We also see increased risk taking and more sensitivity to fear.

As your puppy undergoes this transition into adulthood their inner world is intense, even chaotic. Many pet owners experience an increase in undesirable behavior and find themselves becoming increasingly frustrated. In turn, frustration and impatience sometimes cause us to act unpredictably.

This adds to your puppy’s inner turmoil. When the inside and the outside are both unpredictable it can be difficult for puppies to adjust.

By understanding this we can gain greater compassion and understanding. When we approach adolescence with patience we can help create a world that is predictable and gentle so our puppies grow up to be their best selves.

04/05/2024

ADOLESCENCE:
As dogs go through adolescence, it’s safe to say things turn a little topsy-turvy! 🙃

If you’re currently at this stage and feeling like you’ve taken one step forward and two steps back, don’t panic! During this stage of life, there’s a lot going on in their busy little brains.

Here are three facts about the adolescent brain 🧠👇

1. The inhibitory neurons of the amygdala that help to dampen down emotional responses don’t fully mature until the END of adolescence.

2. Communication between the frontal cortex and amygdala, which is essential for skills training, decreases during adolescence.

3. Extinction memory is impaired during adolescence, so if your dog has a bad experience it’s much more likely to lead to a ‘hard wired’ fear memory.

Have patience and compassion as you support and guide your dog through this vulnerable period of brain development.

04/01/2024

As any pro pet sitter or dog walker will tell you, running a pet-care business is NO JOKE!

Here at PSI, we always say that pet sitting isn’t for the faint of heart🖤—and on a day that typically focuses on jokes, we want to stop and thank professional pet sitters and dog walkers for the serious work they do!

⭐For any who have ever wondered, “Is pet sitting (or dog walking) a real job?” The answer is ABSOLUTELY.✔

👉Professional pet sitters and dog walkers are small-business owners—vital contributors to their communities and local economy.

👉They have a business license (where required), pay taxes, are insured, bonded, and trained in pet care and pet first aid.

👉They work year-round to ensure pet parents can have the peace of mind offered by quality, reliable pet care when long work hours or travel keep them from their beloved pets.

⭐Being a professional pet-sitting or dog-walking business owner is more than dog walks and cat cuddles.

👉Ask any professional pet sitter who has missed holidays with their families, extended pet-sitting visits to ensure an ailing pet was comforted or felt the loss of a client’s pet passing.

👉Or better yet, ask one of the hundreds of thousands of pet parents who benefit from the services of professional pet sitters and dog walkers every year.

👉Ask the pet owner who was alerted by his professional pet sitter that his dog’s behavior was unusual and recommended an emergency vet visit—saving the dog from dying from canine bloat.

👉Ask the pet parent who was able to call her pet sitter at 2 a.m. when she learns that her mother—on the other side of the country—has been admitted to the hospital in critical condition and is able to secure pet care as she rushes to the airport.

👉Ask the family whose professional pet sitter has graciously agreed to sit with them as their 15-year-old cat with late-stage chronic renal failure has to be euthanized.

Spend a day with a pro pet sitter or dog walker and you’ll know what those of us at PSI know without question:

♥Pet sitting is no joke! It’s a career…a lifestyle…a passion.♥

THANK YOU to the pet sitters and dog walkers making the world a better place for pets and their people!

03/25/2024

Attention Past Pet Sitting Clients! I'd appreciate any reviews you would like to leave on Facebook or Google!
Thank you so much!!

Post a review to our profile on Google

03/20/2024

PSI is 30! Wow! I don’t remember when I turned 30.. just 29 last year! 😂 💜

🎂Happy 30th Birthday, Pet Sitters International!🎂

As we celebrate this milestone birthday, we'd like to thank PSI members for their commitment to the professional pet-sitting industry and for their support of PSI.

Patti J. Moran founded PSI on March 17, 1994.

“When I first started my business more than four decades ago, there were no pet-sitting specific resources available to me,” said Patti Moran. “I feel honored that I was able to share what I learned with others, and that for 30 years now PSI has been able to help thousands of pet lovers turn their passion for pets into successful careers.”

Since its creation, PSI has been a trailblazer in the professional pet-care industry, with contributions including:

🐾Partnering with Business Insurers of the Carolinas to provide the first-ever business insurance for professional pet sitters
🐾Publishing the first magazine for professional pet sitters, now called Pet Sitter’s World
🐾Hosting the industry’s first international conference, now called Pet Sitter World Educational Conference and hosted annually in the fall
🐾Offering the first-ever knowledge-assessed certification specifically for professional pet sitters, the CPPS-Certified Professional Pet Sitter® designation

03/05/2024

Hats off to all the Pro's out there!!

03/03/2024

06/03/2023

Don't settle on pet-friendly Pensacola Beach hotels that offer the bare minimum of amenities. We have the ideal pet-friendly accommodations for you.

05/22/2023

Looking for a pet sitter for your upcoming vacation plans?

👉When you need a pet sitter or dog walker, make sure you are choosing the services of a professional business.

This infographic highlights qualifications to look for when you want the best care for your best friend. 🐶🐱🐰🐟🐴🦜🐓🐍

05/19/2023

Good dogs!! Happy Birthday Bobi!

05/13/2023

Saturdays are for the PUPS! 🐶 🏖️ Tap here https://bit.ly/3p1i3YY to learn more about dog-friendly beaches in Pensacola.

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05/12/2023

The dogs were good!!!

05/08/2023

Vote and and your baby!!!

05/06/2023

I watch this weekly and wanted to share!! Ohh the feels!!

05/02/2023

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05/01/2023

Alabama Friends!!

May 1st marks the first day of sea turtle nesting season in Alabama! To kick it off we are sharing some fun facts about where sea turtles live in the Gulf of Mexico.

Sea turtles live in a variety of habitats, and these can change over time for many reasons including their life cycle stage, weather, and human interaction. Their diverse habitats include:

• Beaches: female sea turtles lay eggs in nests on sandy beaches. After incubating for about 2 months, the eggs hatch and baby turtles make their way to the ocean
• Open ocean: juveniles grow up in rafts of sargassum seaweed which provide food
• Coastal waters: loggerheads, Kemp’s ridleys, and green sea turtles feed in estuaries and other shallow coastal waters
• Reefs: loggerheads rely on deep offshore reefs for food

If you encounter a sea turtle, be sure to admire from a distance of at least 50 yards as recommended by NOAA’s viewing guidelines: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/marine-life-viewing-guidelines

Please report nesting, injured or deceased sea turtles using the Alabama Sea Turtle Hotline:
1-866-SEA TURT (1-866-732-8878)

Image: Share the Beach- Alabama's Sea Turtle Conservation Program

04/22/2023

Boxer Time!! 😍😍

EmBARKing on a journey together! 🐕

🐾 B.A.R.C. is celebrating a 3rd birthday reunion at 1pm. Grab your furry friends and join us in this great cause!

Enjoy our Coco Boxer cocktail on special all day!

Come meet the VitaCoco girls from 1 - 3pm, sample the VitaCoco flavors and grab some free swag!

📸 pic credit: Jocelyn Anderson Francis

* Please use any public parking spot to walk up, bike up, boat up or float up. No parking at the RV Resort. Thank you!

04/21/2023

I’m gonna have to nail my fins to the floor to keep myself from going!
If you’re able to add an older, little baby to your family, I encourage you to check out this event!