tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:44:14 +0000cats pillsleashtreatspetlane.competsittereuthanasiapet sitterdog aggressionharnesssummertravelfour-legged home designsocial networkingpetstraining for a puppyDenveraccidents in the houseclientspotty training a puppydog walkingcat walkingLane Nemethtrainingseparation anxietyvetweatherdog foodwalkingtricksvisionheatdog hangmanvacationdogsblogging trafficpet sittingwalking dogscatswebsitedog factsdogdog picturetestimonialblogdogbone cookie cutterpet ownerstoyscoolpuppy teethingdog recipespet exercisedog cat carpet stainsswimminganimal hospitalseasonspetsittingdog chewingpetchoosing pet sitterpet caredog poopPetsitting stories, musings, tips, and info.http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)Blogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-1877903282745574106Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:29:00 +00002008-10-08T15:39:04.407-07:00potty training a puppytraining for a puppydogsHere's an article I wrote that I sometimes hand out to friends or potential clients who are thinking about getting a dog.Before Training a New Puppy- Train Yourself First!If you are a first time dog owner you're aware that you'll be training your puppy and making sure that he behaves himself. But have you thought about the need to train yourself before training your puppy? The truth of the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/itaImRGi6Mk/training-for-puppy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/itaImRGi6Mk" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/training-for-puppy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-6751494241595402298Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:03:00 +00002008-08-17T10:27:58.992-07:00dogpet sittingSometimes it's hard to draw the line between being a compassionate friend and a pet sitting business owner.This can become a problem when you've been petsitting a dog for years and he's become old and needs extra care and extra time. What do you do? I mean, you love that little guy and you want to do everything you can to help make his time left on earth comfortable, but on the otherhand... youhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/RF5tY-VNe8c/another-pet-sitting-issue-for-pet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/RF5tY-VNe8c" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/another-pet-sitting-issue-for-pet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-2700939151808931755Fri, 16 May 2008 21:32:00 +00002008-05-18T10:24:09.401-07:00separation anxietydog chewingpuppy teethingHow to stop my dog from chewing? After all, dogs like to chew and it’s natural for them to chew, but they need to learn that some chewing isn’t appropriate, especially when it’s your slippers or your wallet.Dogs chew for a variety of reasons: lonely or bored stressed/separation anxiety teething anticipation of you coming home it’s funStopping your dog from chewing your thingshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/vf3-WgO1J3Q/how-to-stop-my-dog-from-chewing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/vf3-WgO1J3Q" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-to-stop-my-dog-from-chewing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-2022525192076796885Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:54:00 +00002008-02-13T13:56:18.026-08:00leashcat walkingpet exerciseharnessDo you want to spice up your cat's life? Do you want to allow your cat to enjoy the outdoors and use some of their built-in instinct to hunt without actually letting them capture any small birds? Do you want to be noticed by other people? Then take your cat for a walk!1. Purchase a cat harness and leash from a pet supply store. Your cat might like rhinestones on her harness, or he might likehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/ZdS9vtDnFDw/walking-cat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)5<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/ZdS9vtDnFDw" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/walking-cat.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-5919882965143334385Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:06:00 +00002008-01-30T16:07:41.833-08:00pet sitterpetsitterdogsdog aggressionIn order to be a pet sitter, you really need to have a good understanding of what types of situations you can handle regarding the care of someone else's pet, and those that you cannot. There are a variety of ways that pet sitters will care for someone else's pet. Sometimes they will visit a few times a day, staying about 30 minutes while they care for the pets basic needs. Other pet sitters willhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/JA4VO7au6NY/pet-sitting-not-aways-easy-job.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/JA4VO7au6NY" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/pet-sitting-not-aways-easy-job.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-7070817196683398200Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:44:00 +00002008-01-16T10:48:35.512-08:00pet carefour-legged home designpetsitterAs a petsitter, I like to be in the know about new technologies coming down the pike, pet-wise. Here's an article with some useful information:Pet Projectby Kaj Gam Even though we like to think of our pets as important and treasured members of our families, we sometimes forget about ways we can include them in our home design and decorating plans.Thanks to new products and technologies, it has http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/JRtMMP0bTzw/designing-your-home-around-your-pets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/JRtMMP0bTzw" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/designing-your-home-around-your-pets.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-570301397814192474Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:22:00 +00002008-01-04T08:26:58.652-08:00animal hospitalpet sittingeuthanasiapet ownersvetIt's a sad, sad day when your client's pet has to be put down, but also very stressful when you, the pet sitter, are the one who has to do it. Are you prepared? And I don't mean mentally.If the pet is in ill health or very old, you need to discuss the possibility with the owners before they leave on their trip.1. Have something in writing, signed by your client, that you have the authority to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/571INi4v6Gc/its-sad-sad-day-when-your-clients-pet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/571INi4v6Gc" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/its-sad-sad-day-when-your-clients-pet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-2272106053936541327Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:57:00 +00002007-12-30T20:36:56.724-08:00catstreatspetlane.comdogsLane NemethtoyspetsWould you like to find pet products for discriminating pets and the people they love?Check out www.petlane.com. This company was started by Lane Nemeth, the founder of Discovery Toys, and like Discovery Toys, this is a direct sales set up. You can host an in-home demonstration party of their unique pet products; its like a Tupperware party, or you can buy online from their catalog. I wish I'd http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/klGNV4hJ7ss/host-pet-party-or-just-get-toys.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/klGNV4hJ7ss" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2007/12/host-pet-party-or-just-get-toys.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-4936137200940117739Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:35:00 +00002007-12-14T07:38:34.125-08:00trickscatstrainingpetshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/Krm1QaP0cko/you-can-teach-cat-new-tricks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/Krm1QaP0cko" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2007/12/you-can-teach-cat-new-tricks.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-464582203568880819Sat, 10 Nov 2007 03:48:00 +00002007-11-09T19:59:12.571-08:00dog cat carpet stainspet carepet sittingaccidents in the houseHere's a good article for pet sitters and pet owners. I confess I'm not a good carpet stain remover but maybe these tips will help. It might be a good idea to print this off for pet sitting clients as well.Emergency Carpet Cleaning Pet Stain Removalby John BraunYour elusive 12 week-old puppy walks into the living room. "Where have you been?" you ask, as if he will answer you. You immediately jumphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/OTnIuE78mro/how-to-remove-puppy-pee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/OTnIuE78mro" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-remove-puppy-pee.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-2907665555968609865Fri, 19 Oct 2007 01:42:00 +00002007-10-18T18:56:47.172-07:00social networkingpet sittingpet ownerspetsI was just surfing around today and found some interesting stuff. Did you know that you can get a barking dog ringtone for your phone? Not that I would want one as a pet sitter - I like to talk to my dogs person-to-person, or make that person-to-dog. The next big thing for pet owners are social networking sites. Here are a few:http://www.funepets.com could use with a little more action, but hashttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/bKLWXm3hIOc/social-networking-gone-to-dogs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/bKLWXm3hIOc" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/social-networking-gone-to-dogs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-685174363620839103Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:45:00 +00002007-10-11T15:09:05.648-07:00I make it my personal mission as a pet sitter to try and get each and every one of my vacation dogs to eat. This is not always an easy task, as you know! You've probably come up with some interesting ways to coax dogs in to eating. I know I have.It's not exactly like getting a baby to eat with "Here comes the choo choo into the tunnel, open wide!" but you do play some psychological games. Herehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/-T5Kyn0ngrM/getting-dogs-to-eat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/-T5Kyn0ngrM" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/getting-dogs-to-eat.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-6046538994998322824Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:01:00 +00002007-09-30T21:04:08.940-07:00cats pillsThis is a subject which has been the source of much humour - we've all seen the posters, read the stories or maybe even got the t-shirt, saying how if you need to give your cat a pill, you'd better stand by for a wrecked house and several scars!I know the truth here all too well - one of my 2 cats was ok with pills, not terrific but ok. The other one though, he was a different story, and we used http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/Gn45IpnzKYM/this-is-subject-which-has-been-source_30.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/Gn45IpnzKYM" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2007/09/this-is-subject-which-has-been-source_30.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-3526372867030162275Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:37:00 +00002007-09-19T13:24:07.362-07:00dog walkingpet sittingdog poopYou know you're a pet sitter when...You keep punching your client's garage code into your own garage keypad.You shop for pants that are "muddy paw" color.You tell your spouse about the cute things that Cookie or Buttons or Sparky did today.You never eat lunch at lunchtime, and if you want to meet a fellow pet sitter for lunch its at 3:00 PM.You call your kids Cookie or Buttons or Sparky.You http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/JkmT-SjLT44/you-know-youre-pet-sitter-when.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/JkmT-SjLT44" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2007/09/you-know-youre-pet-sitter-when.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-4591087224527993819Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:50:00 +00002007-09-18T16:37:10.939-07:00blogging trafficThis has nothing to do with petsitting, but everything to do with blogging. Since this is a blog, I feel comfortable posting this here, especially because it looks like a really cool way to get more traffic to my blog.It’s similar to ad exchanges, but it’s targeted towards your blog content. If it sounds interesting, just click on the tab at the bottom of the blogosphere box down on the right http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/Q_fDnNCzue8/blog-rush.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/Q_fDnNCzue8" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2007/09/blog-rush.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-9012994656999770219Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:23:00 +00002007-09-12T07:26:20.318-07:00dog hangmanDo you know your dog breeds? When you've got a few minutes, test yourself with this dog hangman link. http://www.arcamax.com/games/hangman?wordlist=Dogshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/uvTXEe1Bg58/doggie-hangman.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/uvTXEe1Bg58" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2007/09/doggie-hangman.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-3675266226954810977Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:48:00 +00002007-09-11T08:56:25.212-07:00dog factsby Natalie Loeffler10 Fascinating Facts about Dogs• How fast is a dog? Most domestic dogs are capable of reaching speeds up to about nineteen miles per hour when running at full speed, but members of the Greyhound family are the fastest, they're able to reach speeds up to forty-four miles per hour!• Have you noticed how dogs lick their private parts a lot? Although this may seem perverse, it http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/aajo9UDIhfM/fun-facts-about-dogs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/aajo9UDIhfM" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2007/09/fun-facts-about-dogs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-104352060834769501Thu, 06 Sep 2007 23:23:00 +00002007-09-06T16:29:08.561-07:00swimmingpet ownersdogsNext Sunday, before they drain the swimming pool for the winter, my town is opening up one of the pools for our four-legged friends. How cool is that? The dogs get to splash around in the pool (hence the name Doggie Splash) for up to 4 hours. The pool is big but designed for younger kids. It's not very deep and one side does not have an edge. You can walk into it like you're at the beach, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/l6LJY8TTEAg/doggie-splash.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/l6LJY8TTEAg" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2007/09/doggie-splash.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-2017747126974742206Fri, 31 Aug 2007 21:15:00 +00002007-09-14T10:29:25.830-07:00choosing pet sitterFeel free to add this article to your own site, with an active link back to http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/ Choosing a Pet Sitter - What to Look Forby Peggy BaronChoosing a great pet sitter is important to you and your pets. You want someone who is reliable, trustworthy, does what you ask, and most of all, is affectionate with the furry and feline members of your family. You want a pet http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/Lti77hER-KQ/choosing-pet-sitter-what-to-look-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/Lti77hER-KQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2007/08/choosing-pet-sitter-what-to-look-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-5472731015545475270Fri, 31 Aug 2007 21:05:00 +00002007-08-31T14:13:37.191-07:00Yesterday I chipped one of my upper front teeth while on duty. It's just a teeny tiny bit shaved off the end and not noticeable to anyone but me. It didn't really hurt but it sure scared me. I was bending over to put a dog back in her make-shift crate when I hit my big, open mouth on the metal. Before you start thinking, "What a klutz!" let me explain (rationalize) what happened. It wasn't http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/WjIgy4wUOjU/chipped-tooth-pet-sitting-hazard.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/WjIgy4wUOjU" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2007/08/chipped-tooth-pet-sitting-hazard.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-375687562370425317Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:25:00 +00002007-08-31T14:05:23.749-07:00travelvacationwalking dogspetsitterpetsFeel free to add this article to your own site, with an active link back to http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/ Pet Sitters – How to Find a Great Oneby Peggy BaronMaybe you would like to have a pet sitter come to your home and watch your pets while you’re out of town on business or a much-needed vacation. Perhaps you work long hours or have elderly animals and just want a pet sitter to comehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/9IeHYvzrSaI/pet-sitters-how-to-find-great-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/9IeHYvzrSaI" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2007/08/pet-sitters-how-to-find-great-one.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-731721476815580092Thu, 30 Aug 2007 03:15:00 +00002007-08-29T20:28:04.375-07:00pet sitterdog walkingpetsA funny thing happened yesterday. I had just started walking one of my favorite dogs at an apartment complex and noticed someone else walking a dog a little farther up the sidewalk. Well, I wasn't really paying attention because I was more focused on where my sandal was hitting my fresh mosquito bite and trying to rearrange my foot so it wouldn't rub and make the mosquito bite as big as Kansas.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/I3Xkn1Q7vV4/small-dog-walking-pleasures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/I3Xkn1Q7vV4" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2007/08/small-dog-walking-pleasures.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-2060984909079798157Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:46:00 +00002007-08-21T08:22:30.471-07:00dog fooddogbone cookie cuttertreatsdog recipesDo you like to make cookies? Here's some healthy dog treats that are easy to make and taste oh-so-good (according to dogs, I haven't tried them personally.) Just get yourself a bone-shaped cookie cutter and your dogs will love you.Peanut Butter Dog Biscuit2 1/2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour1/2 Cup Powdered Milk -- non-fat1 1/2 Teaspoons Sugar1 Teaspoon Salt1 Whole Egg8 Ounces Peanut Butter -- (1 jar)1http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/Eizxcl0gSwQ/homemade-dog-biscuits.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/Eizxcl0gSwQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2007/08/homemade-dog-biscuits.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-8877048543632043583Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:39:00 +00002007-08-20T14:05:26.305-07:00coolpet sittingheatSo what I started to say last post is that it's gotten darn hot! Petsitters have all sorts of ways they keep cool. Here's one I use almost every day in the summer because I'm a heat wimp:I fill a water bottle half full and leave it laying on its side in the freezer the night before. When I go out on my midday walks I take the bottle which I've filled the rest of the way with water. As I walk http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/JRa40TnMJO4/beat-heat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/JRa40TnMJO4" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2007/08/beat-heat.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874955325413759447.post-1338274387813642908Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:49:00 +00002007-08-20T13:39:50.286-07:00summerheatdogsWe're into the dog days of summer and.... where did that expression come from and what does it really mean anyway?"The term "Dog Days" was coined by the ancient Romans, who called these days caniculares dies (days of the dogs) after Sirius (the "Dog Star"), the brightest star in the heavens besides the Sun.Popularly believed to be an evil time "when the seas boiled, wine turned sour, dogs grew http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~3/6V5qgDIe0OY/dog-days-of-summer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peggy Baron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PeggysPetsittingBlog/~4/6V5qgDIe0OY" height="1" width="1"/>http://peggyspetsittingblog.blogspot.com/2007/08/dog-days-of-summer.html