Stayin' Home Pet Care

29/11/2022

Unfortunately, we have been hacked and have lost admin access to our page. After months spent attempting to retrieve access, we have been told it is not a possibility. 😔

Please follow our new business page Stayin' Home Pet Care Austin for future updates, announcements, and cute pet pics! 😍 If you have a few minutes to share or leave a review on our new business page, it would help us immensely.

Thank you SO much for your continued support, and for being a part of the Stayin' Home Pet Care community. We deeply value each and every one of you. 💜

20/09/2022

It’s no secret that walking a dog for exercise is important for their physical and mental health. 

But what about those long, sniffy walks? 👀⁠
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Here are some reasons that “sniffy” walks are extremely beneficial for your dog’s mental health!
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🐾 Letting your dog use their sense of smell is highly stimulating and is like an exercise for their mind. ⁠
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🐾 It can calm anxiety and increase their “happy” brain chemicals. ⁠
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🐾 Sniffing games and practice can decrease cognitive decline in older dogs.⁠
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Stayin’ Home Pet Care is alllllll about the sniffy walks! We make sure that every dog we walk gets ample time to sniff and explore, and that they are getting both physical and mental exercise at every visit! 🦮 

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Get your pup booked in for some walks with us by going to the link in our bio or sending us a DM. ✨ ⁠
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15/08/2022

Suns out, bellies up ☀️ 🐾⁠
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It's been a hot summer already, which means being extra careful on walks and during outside time. ⁠
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But the heat isn't stopping these pups from getting their sunshine!⁠
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10/08/2022

Catception 👀 🧐 ⁠
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06/08/2022

Happy dog snuggles all day long. ☀️ 🐾⁠
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Robin was also happy after her Stayin' Home Pet Care experience! 👇⁠
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"Karla and her team are wonderful! They were able to take care of my fur babies on short notice. We usually take our dogs everywhere and were quite nervous to leave them at home.⁠
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Karla, the owner, was extremely professional and responsive from the start. She asked great questions during our meet and greet. Rita, the pet sitter, did a great job with my babies. She sent me thorough text updates at each visit.⁠
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The cost of service was clear, and very reasonable. I could tell the dogs were well taken care of when we returned home. Thank you Stayin' Home!"⁠
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04/08/2022

Pumpkin’s Texas sized tongue.

11/07/2022

5 minutes into 102 degrees. Time to go home.

08/07/2022

We're hiring! ⁠🚨 ⁠
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We are looking to expand our team in all service areas. ⁠
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If you are interested in making money caring for amazing pets, fill out our application on our website. ⁠🐾⁠
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07/07/2022

30/06/2022

That look they give you when they see you bring out your suitcase. 😭⁠
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Don't let those puppy dog eyes keep you from taking that trip!⁠
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We will have them jumping for joy at home while you relax on the beach. 🏝⁠
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Now booking for July and August! Check out the link in our bio to get booked in. ☀️⁠
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20/06/2022

Shakespeare is one of the most effective guard dogs we've ever seen. No way anyone is getting by him without stopping to give him all the pets. 😉 👅

01/06/2022

As school lets out for the summer and vacation plans are being made, no need to worry about who is going to care for your fur babies while you're away. We've got you covered! ❤️

Vacations can be stressful enough on your pets (and you) when they need to be boarded or put into a daycare facility. That's where we come in... 🙋‍♀️

Our At-Home pet sitting allows for a less stressful vacation all-around! Our visits can include safe walks around your neighborhood, feeding of meals and fresh water at each visit, quality one-on-one attention and playtime (that you don't get in Daycares and Boarding facilities), Litter box cleaning, basic medication administration, and updates sent directly to you each visit letting you how your pets are doing.

While we are providing a stress-free environment for your pet, we are also helping keep your home safe and secure by watering plants, bringing in mail, and rotating lights, blinds, and curtains.

We're now booking for July/August so shoot us a DM or check out the link in our bio to get booked in!

Service areas include: South/SW Austin, Buda/Kyle, Bastrop, San Marcos, and Georgetown. 🐾

01/06/2022

We are growing! Spend part of your days with fluffy fur and greetings that might include a little bit of tinkling. Inquire through our site. I promise you’ll have fun at work!

27/04/2022

Vibrant times

08/03/2022

The cold outside has her revved up early…all play all day.

28/02/2022

Have you met our team yet? We are one big happy; welcoming family who loves nothing more than taking care of our fur friends.

First and foremost meet Karla, the founder, lover of animals since early childhood, and a resident of Austin for over 25 years. She and her son Jax live in a suburb of Austin with their pup ZuZu. In her spare time, you can find Karla watching college basketball and movies, reading, exploring new restaurants with Jax and my friends, and most especially, spending time with my family.

Next, meet Kathryn! She grew up in East Texas and has lived in Austin for over 21 years. You can find Kathryn exploring Austin with her two adorable Border Collies, as she absolutely loves being in nature. Kathryn believes it's good for your soul and we would have to agree.

Up next, we have Alison who resides in Austin for the last 30 years with her husband, two kids, and her grumpy yet adorable cat Barry. She also loves observing nature and is not afraid to handle almost any kind of insect or critter!

Next, we have Lisa, who spent the earlier part of my life in Boston, my husband & I made the move to Austin over 20 years ago. When Lisa isn't walking pups or scratching little furry bellies, I’m busy with my 3 kids and my wackadoodle, but sweet, lab mix, Darby.

Now meet Rita, She most enjoys studying health and wellness for both people and pets. Rita has a love for reading articles and researching daily on a wide variety of wellness topics, including group posts that discuss issues to offer information and what actually worked in real-time.

Lastly, we have Heather! She absolutely loves animals but is also a preschool teacher that works with 3 year-olds. Almost the same thing—lovable, quirky, friends that have my heart and keep me laughing. In my spare time, I enjoy long walks outside (usually 5 miles or more)!

We are incredibly grateful for this wonderful team for all they have to offer not only us as a company but you as our clients!

We would love to learn more about which team member you have worked with and what you love about them most!?!

26/02/2022

Who here is a lover of plants? Or maybe you have become one because given our societal norm with this pandemic and not being able to enjoy the beautiful outdoor places has put a damper on your fun??

So, when that happens what can you do? Well, if you love plants and the outdoors bringing nature to your home is the next best choice! But, also as animal owners we definitely have to be mindful of the plants we are bringing into our homes!

Here are some great options for you:
1. Baby Tears
2. Areca Palm
3. Prayer Plant
4. Polka Dot Plant

Definitely check this list out and let us know what you fall in love with. If you have more questions send us a message we would love to help!

25/02/2022

When a client hires our team to come to their house to either walk their pets or sit for them. This question always comes up: Do you give that person the keys to your place.

With the exception of apartments, we do not take possessions of clients' keys. However, you do have a few options as to how our team members can gain access to your home to do the job you hired them for.

1. Do you have a front door or garage door keypad? This works great just to give the code to them that way it assures they have access to get to your fur buddy.

2. A Lockbox is always an option, and then just communicate how to access the key via the lockbox.
3. Find a well-hidden place and place the key there, and there is always the option of giving the key to a surrounding neighbor if you feel more comfortable do going that!

You can trust that our team upholds honesty and integrity with everything we do in the care of both you and your pets. If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to reach out as we would be happy to help!

24/02/2022

There is no denying that the love pet owners share with their pets is second to none. But, it also comes with a few headaches coupled with some sleepless nights. This especially can happen when we don't implement some type of obedient training early on.

There are plenty of ways this can be done and two of the most common training methods are either reward-based or aversion-based training. Either method is great depending on how you choose to train and your dog's personality. You know your pet the best, but here are a few things to definitely think about...

-Understand how your dog learns
-Make sure you have some type of obedience reward in place
-Always control the consequence effectively and efficiently
-Start with the basics first
-When and if needed, bring in the professionals to help guide you!

What questions do you have? How can we help you?

23/02/2022

One of our favorite questions we get from clients is when they ask if they will receive updates...

We love this question because it shows just how much they love their pets and how willing they are to trust us to take care of them!

So, with that said OF COURSE! You will receive updates including visit information, a photo from the team member assigned to walk or sit your pet as each visit comes to end. And, if you request more information that is definitely an option too.

Does this help you? Would like to schedule a consultation with somebody from our team? Send us a message and we would love to help you out!

21/02/2022

Puppies are FULL of energy!! What do you do to wear them out & ensure that they are trained?

These tips will help you out:

🐾 Have a routine so your pup knows that playtime is coming.

🐾 Use games like fetch, tug-of-war, & chase to help tire your puppy out.

🐾 Incorporate commands like "sit", "fetch", "drop it", or "stay" into playtime.

🐾 Use toys made for your puppy to keep them safe & your furniture unharmed.

🐾 Set boundaries that aggressive behaviors are not ok, by stopping playtime if your puppy starts to bite.

Which tip was the most helpful?

19/02/2022

Cats are known for being pretty independent, but they need attention too! Here is what Amy has to say about our cat sitting services:

"We have been using Stayin’ Home Pet Care for our two cats for the past year, and couldn’t be happier to have found them. The owner is unbelievably responsive, and our two sitters have been world-class. They text and send pictures with each visit, and go above and beyond to entertain our two feline babies. When we return from a trip, I almost wonder if they aren’t disappointed to see us instead of their favorite sitter. I appreciate being able to travel with peace of mind that our cats and home are in good hands with an insured/bonded and reliable sitter.” -Amy H., SW Austin

18/02/2022

On to blog we are sharing our top 4 ways to keep your pup entertained when you can't be there!

Just like their humans, dogs can get bored easily. And keeping them mentally stimulated can be challenging, especially when you’re not home.

So, what’s a pet owner to do? Read all about it: https://www.stayinhomepetcare.com/blog/keep-your-dog-entertained-while-youre-away/

17/02/2022

Need guidance on an issue with your pet? We have a blog!

Our blog has a number of helpful articles to help guide you through some of the issues you may be having or to give you tips & tricks for making life with your fur baby more fun!

Check it out: https://www.stayinhomepetcare.com/blog/

16/02/2022

Animals have this unique ability to relax us & bring out the best in us. Do you agree?

12/02/2022

Are you team dog-bathing yourself or team hire a dog groomer?

Bathing your dog can be challenging, they tend to struggle sitting still, and let’s not forget to mention the constant shakes and water going everywhere.

It’s always a great time! 😜

But, really it can be less of a task and more of a time for you and your dog to have some bonding time.

First, a good rule of thumb is bathing your dog on average every four weeks. Now, this can vary between dog types. When it comes to grooming most would suggest grooming every 6-8 weeks.

Again, these are just recommendations so do what works best for you and your pup!

11/02/2022

Appropriately named, the Austin Terrier is a family and dog-friendly, bistro-style pub.

With a dog-friendly play yard, the Austin Terrier is a great local hangout to bring your friends and fur friends. Everyone can have a great conversation as your dogs enjoy some playtime.

Stop by for a laidback lunch with mouthwatering burgers for you—and complimentary treats and water for your furry friend! More info: https://www.austinterrier.com/

10/02/2022

Let’s chat about cat claws and the proper way to maintain them!

First, and foremost if you want to trim your cat’s claws yourself, make sure to start doing this as a kitten so they can become more comfortable over time.

Always start with a relaxed cat. After playtime is always a great time!

Start with your cat backward in your lap, this will make it easier for you if the cat starts backing away he just backs farther into your lap.

As you get started with the process press firmly on the pad of the claw so you are able to visibly see the claws that need to be trimmed.

Lastly, grab their favorite treat and have it in sight so they know they will be rewarded after they are done with the trimming. For more tips and tricks make sure you check out our blog and continue to follow us!

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