The Pawsitive Pets Sitter LLC

11/05/2024

Today may be "ruff" for many of us.
The best stress relief? Cuddle your pup, kitty, or whatever furry, feathered or scaled pet you have that would appreciate it.
If you can't be with them - here's a "pawse" to help relax.

The Election Day news cycle can be ruff. Unwind with a relaxing meditation and join us for one of our Election Not-Watch Paw-ties on November 5th, 2024. We'r...

11/03/2024

The best Sunday Fundays start with belly rubs!

11/02/2024

It's Sniffing Season!
Cooler weather means longer walks. Take your time with your pups, loosen that leash, let them check their "p*e mail" and other interesting messages left for their snouts. Stop. Let them finish their investigation before you move on.
It's enriching and relaxing for them, and when you see how much they enjoy it - a real treat for you!

11/01/2024

Aww, Ellie!
Did you know she just became a Big Sister?!
We were delighted to have flexibility in scheduling to be able to jump in at a moment's notice when Ellie's mom and family headed out for the new delivery.
We can't wait to see how she settles into her new role.

10/31/2024

Remember to Treat your dogs today! Maybe reward them for a trick or two?

10/31/2024

Remember to Treat your cats today! They can be tricky......

10/30/2024

Work Perks Wednesday!
What else can be said about a job that includes bringing whipped cream shots, treats, and professional info to Ahwatukee's best-loved pets and their pawrents?
We had such fun on Sunday at the Ahwatukee Dog Show - thank you to all who came out to say hi, those who chatted with us regarding their pet care goals and experiences, and those who really focused on what we do as pet sitters. We loved every minute of it!
(note: apologies to those I thought I got pictures of - apparently, it's time for a new phone/camera. A whole bunch of pictures did not turn out 😞)

10/29/2024

Are you lucky enough to be owned by a cat (or two, or more)?

Today's the day to celebrate - It's National Cat Day!
This day was created by Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Welfare Advocate, Colleen Paige, in 2005. Since its inception, it has helped save the lives of more than one million cats. Awareness days such as this one urge pet lovers to adopt from a local shelter. The day also reminds us that neutering and spaying our furry companions helps reduce the abandoned population.

Enjoy pampering your feline friend(s) today with extra love, and perhaps treats and toys!

10/27/2024

Ready for ya!

10/27/2024

Packing up and heading out to the Ahwatukee Dog Show, come see us from 9am-noon today! 48th/Warner, the Ahwatukee Farmer's Market is taking place at the same time, so lot of food, fun, and shopping! And DOGS!

10/26/2024

Visit our booth at the Ahwatukee Dog Show, tomorrow (Sunday 10/27) from 9-12. Register your dog(s) for the fun contests, and/or just enjoy a morning with "dog people!" More info, registration https://ahwatukeecommunitycenter.com/dog-show-2/

10/25/2024

Why is our Team at The Pawsitive Pets Sitter so special? I was recently interviewed about the experience of starting a business later in life. Here's the scoop: https://canvasrebel.com/meet-tracy-zipay-2

10/24/2024

Remember to mark your calendars and come see us at our booth on Sunday! Register your dogs for fun contests! We can't wait to see you, and hand out those whipped cream shots!
https://ahwatukeecommunitycenter.com/dog-show-2/

10/23/2024

Work Perks Wednesday
Enough said, don't you think?

10/22/2024

"Twinning Tuesday"

10/21/2024

Here's a great new activity to try with your dogs - Movement Puzzles!
The Free Webinar starts today.
I took this course and am implementing a lot of what I learned with my team and in our pet sits. It's especially good to use with meal kibble for those dogs that need to watch their weight, along with any dog that enjoys a challenge. It's very interactive for the handler, too, and extremely satisfying. Get those dogs moving and thinking!

Here's the link to sign up. If you can't watch, you'll be able to get replays.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/FGzyVqoZpVXvT5vw/

10/20/2024

How are the seasonal decorations in your neighborhood?
Halloween is a great time to provide your dogs with added enrichment. Getting to see all the different shapes, hearing the different noises, is fun. It can also be overwhelming.
Be prepared! Take lots of treats with you. If your pet becomes frightened or startled, your positive reassurance with a tasty snack will do a lot to create positive associations to the offending sight/noise. Take your time, let them sniff, be relaxed. Tricks and treats go hand in hand sometimes!

10/19/2024

"R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Find out what that means to me...."
Apparently, for a lot of property owners, it means just keeping your dog off their yard. Or, at least cleaning up after them. I'm seeing a lot more of these signs out lately during our dog walks.
And you know what? I think that's great. The majority of people are ok with dogs technically "trespassing" on their property, and we should be grateful for that, not just assume that as our right.
People who put signs up generally do so because they're fed up with people not respecting their property. This is a small thing to do - observe the signs!
"Respect...just a little bit....just a little bit."
Be a good neighbor and responsible dog owner example.

10/18/2024

for Treat?
That's how your pet might feel about Halloween!
That spooky time of year is here, and pet pawrents everywhere are pulling out those costumes to make their furry (and feathered, and scaly!) companions even cuter!
Safety, though, should be a priority with all the fun.
Here's some great tips from one of our trusted resources.
BTW- The Pawsitive Pets Sitter LLC is sponsoring a couple of local costume contests, starting with Ahwatukee Eats tonight (Friday, Oct 18), and The Ahwatukee411 online costume.
The prizes? Pet First Aid Kits, provided in conjunction with our favorite First Responder Trainers, The Frontline Coalition!
https://www.amcny.org/pet_health_library/halloween-and-costume-safety/

10/17/2024

Giggles and wiggles!
Have y'all tried out the giggle ball? It's this crazy thing that has room to put treats/kibble, and when you roll it around it giggles! It can be hit or miss whether pets like it, the noise can startle timid animals* -
But we hit the jackpot with Beau! Once he got ahold of the ball, he wasn't letting it go. It became his constant companion.
Introducing pets to their new favorite toy- that's a side benefit of being enrichment-focused pet sitters!
(*it also startles pet sitters who unearth them unexpectedly rolling around in their car!)

10/16/2024

We've featured sweet Brodie before, our darling senior who experiences anxiety. He also exhibits a bit of "sundowners," similar to elderly people at the end of the day.
On a recent "babysit" (Brodie's pawrents needed a night out, so I did an extended dinner visit). I was thrilled to find Brodie responding and relaxing to a childhood activity. I sat on the floor and read to him.
He paced by, but kept coming back, staying longer and longer each time, intrigued by the change in voice, tone, etc, - finally, just standing and listening.
It's the simple things.

10/15/2024

Hey Guys - I'm happy to share and invite you to attend this event this weekend!
The Pawsitive Pets Sitter LLC proudly supports Dogs Days Out AZ with regular monthly contributions, and we're sponsors of this event (again!)! Help this amazing organization help one of our most vulnerable populations - unhoused people keeping their pets!

THIS SATURDAY OCT 19th -
Join us for our Howl-Oween Dogs Day Out AZ Main Event- this Saturday 11am - 4pm at Dos Gringos Mesa FREE entry
-Doggie Costume Contest at 2pm
-All dogs get to go trick or treating at each vendor booth
-Raffles
-Vendor Booths
-Adoptable dogs by Love Connection and Moseley’s Mutt Oasis
-DJ and Dancing
-Dring Specials and Tito’s Vodka doing a special Yappy Hour
-3 Course Dog Meals
All this and more!!!

Being an item to donate to the homeless dogs and get a discount from Dos Gringos.

Join us for a really fun day while raising money for the homeless dogs owned by the homeless community!!!
Dogs Day Out AZ

DOG AND FAMILY FRIENDLY!!!

10/14/2024

Today we celebrate Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day. A recognition of origin.
I took it as a opportunity to look at the origin of dogs in our country.
Did you know, the first signs of domesticated dogs within indigenous peoples of the Americas comes from nearly 10,000 ago in Danger Cave, Utah?
Fascinating stuff. Here's a history.
https://wildearth.com/blogs/the-wild-times/history-of-indigenous-dogs-of-north-america

10/13/2024

Our new goldendoodle puppy client bounced for bacon-flavored bubbles.
Here's to a Bubbly Sunday Funday!

10/12/2024

This picture was taken back in 2020 - I had just returned from a lovely girlfriend trip to Sedona, where I picked up the "totem" you see behind me of my beloved companion, Cami. She had passed that summer, which was the impetus for my starting The Pawsitive Pets Sitter.
It's hard to believe that was 4 years ago! It's been amazing.
Note: the t-shirt. A simple civic-minded nudge. It's amazing that we have the opportunity to vote in this country. Be as responsible a citizen as you are a pet owner - please research the candidates, and vote. That's all. Have a great weekend!
(please note, comments are off because this is not a political post)