by laura | Jan 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
I hope that 2018 brings each and every one of you happiness and joy. As we make our plans for this bright and shiny New Year, let’s also look back at the year that was and count our blessings with gratitude. Personally, as I look back on 2017 I’m filled with...
by laura | Oct 10, 2017 | Advice
How to Chose a Dog that’s right for You and Your Family Are you and your family ready to get a dog? Have the kids been asking, more like begging for a furry friend? Is your family in a place where you can take on the added responsibility of a dog? Do you have the room...
by laura | Aug 9, 2017 | Advice
Dexter’s Ready For His Close Up I have tons of pictures of Dexter on my cell phone, so many that I wind up deleting them to make room for more. In spite of having all these pictures of Dexter right at my fingertips, I’m embarrassed to admit I’ve never printed,...
by laura | Jul 24, 2017 | Advice, Business
Pet Sitter’s Advice For safety’s sake. During the initial meeting you will have the opportunity to assess the dog and the house to make sure it is a good fit for you. Pay particular attention to aggressive behavior and ask about it. You want to know if the dog...
by laura | Jul 5, 2017 | Animal Welfare
Horse Racing, Dog Racing, Dog Sledding, Circuses and Zoos Are Animal Exploitation. An article in The Washington Post written by Norman Chad inspired this blog post. You can read his Washington Post article here. I’ve never heard of Mr. Chad before reading this...
by laura | Jun 23, 2017 | Downloads
Download My Free Dog Walking Client Checklist. Whether you want to work for a dog walking company or establish your own business, here are some things you should know: You MUST truly love and care about dogs. Anyone can adore a dog from the sidelines but it takes...
by laura | Jun 19, 2017 | Lifestyle
To Le Tote or Not to Le Tote? Here’s a post I promised when I first started blogging; a post on things I love. Does it come as any surprise that I love receiving a monthly subscription box of clothes? Whoever came up with this model is a genius. I’ve tried a...
by laura | Jun 5, 2017 | Advice
Tips and Tricks After You’ve Succumbed to Their Cuteness Don’t hate me but I don’t like puppies. There, I said it, puppies just aren’t my thing. Now before you fire off hate e-mail to me, let me explain. See, after fifteen years of professional pet sitting,...
by laura | May 22, 2017 | Advice
2 Quick Questions to Help You Decide. Here is a quick questionnaire that will help you decide if your dog should be in your wedding. As a professional dog wrangler I’ve helped out at a number of weddings to drop off and pick up the flower dog or ring bearer pup and...
by laura | May 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
Saving the Mountain Lions of Los Angeles I am passionate about animals. There, I said it. I love all animals, not just the dogs and cats I regularly care for. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my and elephants, too. Elephants are a big one for me because I am devastated...
