Cold Nose Warm Heart Pet Sitting

20/06/2024

Hi Frankie!

20/03/2023

Summer care requests are starting!
Message me to secure your spot!

01/03/2023

So snugly!

26/02/2023

It's so important to remember that we need to think about the underlying cause of behaviour. Consider behaviour as a symptom of the internal state of the dog - what state could make the dog feel that a certain behaviour is the one they need in that moment? This is particularly true if a dog has started to behave differently suddenly. What has changed recently? Have they had a scare recently that may make them a bit fearful and feel like they need to defend themselves? Are they reluctant to do the things they normally would? This is the reason why a good canine professional will ask when the dog last saw their vet, and if that has not happened since the problematic behaviour started, will advise a vet visit to rule out illness or pain.

23/02/2023

Hi, my friend Julie lost her sweet Juju after a series of unfortunate events. Juju was just 4.5 years o… Jen Diers Yoraway needs your support for Juju's fees

15/02/2023

Oh Howard

24/01/2023

I'll add, obvious yes, is the area SAFE for a child to be out without an adult??

Sounds like the perfect solution... kids itching to walk their new dog + over-stretched parents thrilled that their children are taking responsibility and lightening the workload! What's not to love?

Actually quite a LOT.

I can't tell you how many disappointed faces I see when I try to explain why a child walking a dog ALONE *might NOT be* the best idea for anyone!!?

And I get totally it.

If this is your first family dog, a quick spin around the block may look harmless enough - until you consider ALL of the things that can (and DO) go wrong.

Even (mentally and physically) FULLY-GROWN ADULTS get pulled down to the ground, or dragged over to squirrels, skateboards and the neighborhood cat. They accidentally drop leashes, or watch helplessly as their pup slips their collar. They struggle to control their dog around other dogs, or conversely, they panic or freeze when an off-leash dog comes sprinting full-speed towards them (friendly or not friendly.. who knows? They’ll likely find out when it’s too late!)

And this is ONLY a handful of the things that can happen to GROWN UPS… so for kids the stakes are simply exponentially higher.

As a trainer, I’m pretty calculated about where I go, and when I walk my dogs my radar is always activated. Even still, I’ve personally had to dash after my loose dog, I’ve been bitten by a dog who was attacking mine, I’ve seen a dog run over in a school parking lot, and watched a child be literally dragged for 50ft against her will!

So, I hope by sharing the potential risks with you, you can make informed choices about your family dog walking situation:

Here’s my hotlist of things to consider:

Size - of child and dog
Strength - of child and dog
Maturity - of child and dog
Training - of child and dog
Temperament - of child and dog

Then download, print and share our poster.
THESE are my questions to help families size up the COMBINATION of their dog and child to see whether WALKING ALONE together is a SMART call.

For more info for kids, dogs and making EVERYONE'S life SAFE and HAPPY - go to thefamilydog.com/families

24/01/2023

Fun times!!
Some spots are open!

14/01/2023

02/01/2023

January spots are open! 💗🐾

28/11/2022

Fun lil guy this weekend!

11/11/2022

Need care over Thanksgiving? A few spots left!

30/10/2022

Fun pups and oh sooooo cute!!!

27/10/2022

Looking for used towels and blankets! Let me know if you Can donate!

23/08/2022

Fun times!
Buddy and Dooby

19/07/2022

This guy

12/07/2022

Long work day, family picnic?
Mid day let's outs available.

12/07/2022

Summer care still available!
Dogs
Cats
Other critters too

13/06/2022

Our buddy at the vet!

03/06/2022

Corn is good for dogs, but corncobs can be deadly. Here's how to keep your dog safe and what to do if your dog eats a cob.

02/06/2022

Summer vacation? Need pet care?

I can help!

24/05/2022

Summers coming!!
Spots open, but grab em quick!

29/04/2022

Summer is fast approaching .... although we could use some warmer weather!! Book your summer stays now!

25/04/2022

This boy! 💗

25/04/2022

Lol 💗

21/04/2022

Oh that face!!

13/04/2022

He's naughty! 🤣🤣

17/03/2022

Spots open for spring break! 🐾🌱🏵