Aunt Carol's Pet & Home Sitting

21/06/2024

As the weather warms up, please remember that even a few minutes in a hot car can be deadly for pets. Temperatures can rise quickly, putting our furry friends at serious risk of heatstroke. Leave them at home in a cool, safe place. Let’s keep our pets safe this summer! 🌞🐾

18/06/2024

Babies can have babies. It is NOT a choice THEY make. It is a CHOICE YOU make for them.

PLEASE do the right thing - SPAY AND NEUTER 👏👏👏.

IF YOU FEED THEM - PLEASE FIX THEM.

17/06/2024

How do you define being a pet sitter? In an industry made of individuals, YOU get to define what being a pet sitter is and how you service your clients with excellence.

14/06/2024

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02/06/2024

On my way to a session yesterday I had the radio on a local station in the car. A daycare was chatting about daycare for dogs, presumably to advertise their services. Unfortunately they were then invited to give dog owners one piece of advice on dog ownership and it all went wrong in my eyes from there.

This is the problem with an unregulated industry and a lack of respect from those who work in it. It really is up to US as professionals to not advise on things we aren't qualified on, especially when considering a large audience.

‼️‼️It is NOT CORRECT that you need to be THE PACK LEADER of your dog. ‼️‼️

That is an extremely out of date & harmful myth and is only still being used as an excuse by aversive based trainers to get one over on your dog and suppress their emotional and behavioural reactions to things. Absolutely NOBODY in this industry who isn't just interested in suppressing dogs and punishing them for being their own species is still spouting this nonsense about needing to be a pack leader.

A quick look on Google will throw up MANY articles about the dominance myth and where it came from and why it needs to die. I've popped some down below for you 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

PLEASE CONSIDER WHOSE ADVICE YOU BELIEVE WHEN IT COMES TO DOG BEHAVIOUR. There are MANY of us out there who ARE suitably qualified to give correct advice and understanding on our dogs (as up to date as we can possibly be when our understanding of these living creatures is still developing), but many who are not.

A PLEA TO THOSE WORKING IN THIS INDUSTRY: please don't give advice on things you aren't qualified to. Throwing around incorrect statements is really damaging to the species we've chosen to work with. I'm not just referring to the radio station now, but in general.

Consider this: an incorrect statement such as pack leader nonsense could cause a dog to end up in a broken relationship in their family, could cause behaviour difficulties within the dog, and could cause relinquishment to a shelter or even euthanasia.

We aren't dealing with computers here that have no feelings & no precious familial relationships that they rely on.

We really really need to start thinking before we speak in this industry 🐾💜

https://www.veterinary-practice.com/article/dominance-when-an-outdated-theory-wont-go-away

https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/dog-advice/training/techniques/dominance-theory #:~:text=Find%20out%20why%20dominance%20theory,show%20aggression%20to%20achieve%20dominance.

https://www.vetvoices.co.uk/post/dominance-debunked

https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/behavior/debunking-the-alpha-dog-theory/

01/06/2024

I would like to add that scooping every day is ideal! #1 You can help prevent your dog(s) or you from stepping on the p**p and accidentally bringing it into your home. #2 You are able to monitor your dog’s gut health and possibly more, by the color and shape of the p**p. Here is more educational information about this subject: https://emergencyvetsusa.com/dog-p**p-color-chart/

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26/05/2024

Too funny!!!

26/05/2024

I've done this with client dogs...it works!!! And if they stop eating, I'll say "do you want me to fix it for your?" I'll pick up bowl and stir it, set bowl down in front of dog (sometimes cats) and they eat the rest of their meal. 😁

25/05/2024

25/05/2024

Does your dog prefer Bark Twain, Charles Dogkins, or J.K. Growling?

Off the Leash

23/05/2024

Calling all businesses and art enthusiasts. Let's bring the magic of spring indoors. I can create custom murals that reflect the vibrant colors and blossoms of the season. Connect with me at (360) 738-3961 for custom murals and paintings.

23/05/2024

We can’t rely on words to form relationships with our animals, we learn to love them from the heart— a bond that lasts forever, persisting across time and distance.💛

23/05/2024

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When words fail, we're here to listen. Our founder, Bobbie Ruth is a Certified Pet Bereavement Specialist, and our doors are always open if you need time and space to mourn. No matter where you are along your journey through loss and grief, we understand and want to help. 💛

23/05/2024

22/05/2024

NEXT WEEK - super low cost microchipping available for dogs and cats in Whatcom County. A microchip is a permanent form of identification and could be your animals ticket home if ever lost. For more info, contact us at 360-733-2080 ext 0.

12/05/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all the pet mom's!❤💐😍

This Mother's Day, we're celebrating all the pet moms out there! 🐾

Whether you have a fur baby, a scale baby, or a feathered friend, we know you pour your heart and soul into being the best pet parent you can be.

To all the pet moms who cuddle, play, and care for their beloved animal companions, thank you for your unconditional love and devotion. You make the world a better place, one paw print at a time.

Happy Mother's Day from the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters! 🐶🐱🐰🦜