Our Pack-Spencer

I wanted to share another one of my pack with you all. Spencer is a Lab/ Shepherd Mix, we rescued him from the Humane Society. Or I should say he choose my husband while we was at the Humane Society handing out business cards. I have to say though that he is probably the favorite of the pack just because he does not know he is a dog. He was fixed at a very early age and did reach his full size. He is also the smartest of the pack. Easy to train and he figures things out for himself all the time. He also is the calm one and he is very spoiled. He sits in the vehicle like a human and in his recliner like a human. He has human characteristics that come through all the time. He sleeps with us and really does not like for my husband and I to get close, he sleeps between and loves the attention. He even pouts to get his way and pouts when my husband leaves for work. When you eat he can stare at you with the intensity of laser beams. He loves food, all kinds of food. We try not to feed him human food but sometimes we cave. Everyone loves him and wants to cuddle with him, he is the best cuddler.

 This is the day we brought him home

 This was this in 2012

                        
                             His 3rd birthday.
Spencer at Christmas



So this is just another of our pack and I hope you do not mind me sharing him with you.

I hope you enjoy this View of a Dog Walker.


Susan
KCPS

Mountain Farm

 This is a view from my client that lives in Baileyton. It is a gorgeous view and I often think I can see home from there. I love to take care of the animals here. There are the horses and llamas. The dogs and chickens too. It is a very pretty place and great people to work for. It is very peaceful and I love to sit on the back porch with Buddy and watch the fish swim. Buddy demands my attention while there. But he is so awesome it is easy to fall for him. Even the drive there is scenic and enjoyable. 

 

 I hope you enjoy this View of a Dog Walker as much as I do.


Susan
KCPS

Titan's View

 

This is Titan, he is a 16 month old Great Dane. He is amazing. I love to take care of him when his parents are away. We play and play. He is so loving and very high energy for his giant size. He is very very special to his family and they all love him greatly. I am very happy to be part of Titan's life.  He is an absolute delight to be around. And he has a gorgeous view as seen below. 

I hope you enjoy Titan's view and I hope that I can get back on track with the blog and not be so late getting out. It is getting to be very busy with summer coming up but I will try hard to keep at it. 

Hope you enjoy this View of a Dog Walker.


Susan
KCPS

One of my Pack

This view comes from my travels to Houston Valley, it is from Garret Hill Road, in Southern Greene County. I am a little partial of this view as it is close to home. I was trying to capture the fall colors but it was so bright they did not show up so well. 





This is one of my dogs, Roxy is a Basenji mix that we got from animal control. She is very energetic and active. She is a sight hound from Africa and they use them to flush out prey on hunts. She is an awesome guard dog as she can hear, smell and see extremely well. Sometimes too well. She is fun and loves to play, not a cuddlier though. She is more cat like and the breed is described as having cat like features. They clean themselves like cats and do not have a dog smell. They do not like water at all. I just wanted to share with you one of my pack. 


I hope you enjoy this View of a Dog Walker.


Susan
KCPS

Spot Light Breed

First I want to apologize for the delay in the blogs, I am happy to say though that it is due to the fact I have been very busy with work. I usually have a slow start to the year and have some down time but not this year which is good news for the business. So I have been busy and not gotten to the blog. 

With that out of the way I would like to share with you a breed that one of my clients has. They are Keeshond. I had never heard of such a breed until I met my client and her dogs. All 10 of them. They are so awesome and a great breed. I have some info about them to share with you. 

The Keeshond (pron.: /ˈkeɪz.hɒnd/ kayz-hond; plural: Keeshonden) 

A medium-sized, sturdy dog, the Keeshond possesses the characteristics of other Northern breeds - a fox-like expression, stand-off coat and richly plumed tail carried over the back. His coloring is a mixture of gray, black and cream, with variations from light to dark and distinctive "spectacles" - markings and shadings in the eye area, including a delicate, dark line slanting from eye to ear and expressive eyebrows. An affectionate, good-natured companion, the Keeshond is outgoing and friendly with people and dogs, following the lead of their owners when welcoming strangers. The breed learns quickly and is energetic, requiring daily exercise.

Basically unchanged over the past two centuries, the Keeshond descended from the same arctic strains as the Samoyed, Chow Chow, Norwegian Elkhound, Finnish Spitz and Pomeranian. The Kees was originally served as a watchdog on riverboats, barges and farms. Especially popular in Holland in the late 1700's, the breed also became a symbol of the Dutch Patriot political party and its leader Kees de Gyselaer, who owned a dog named Kees and gave the breed its name. When the Patriots were defeated, the Keeshond became rare in Holland until it was revived a century later, when it also began appearing in England and America.

Here are some of my clients dogs, they are very energetic and not easy to get pictures of. I love this dogs and love to care for them, they are very entertaining and so happy and when they smile it just makes you feel all warm and happy too. 

  

I hope you enjoyed this view into this incredible breed. I have enjoyed learning so much about them. 

Another View from a Dog Walker

Susan

KCPS

The Port Family

This is a view from the Camp Creek community. This view belongs to the Port Kitties. Rambo, Pepper, and Autumn. I get to care for these sweet kitties when their parents go on vacation. I get to see this view while the kitties eat. The are so good to take care of. Autumn is the Alpha Cat, she rules the house. Pepper is a bit shy and likes to play hid and seek, well at least the hid part of it. Once I find her she likes to get a pat and scratch on the head. Rambo is the newest addition to the family and he is very sweet and loves attention. He likes to play and chase toys. I really enjoy taking care of them. They have loving and caring parents and they are great to work for. 

Autumn

 Rambo

                                                       Pepper











I hope you enjoy this View from a Dog Walker

Susan
KCPS

Pet Products

I know it has been a few days since my last entry, I am sorry for that. I have been quite busy for the past week. And time flies when you are having fun. I usually have more of a slow down in the month of January and February but I have been busier than normal which is good for business. I have added several clients in the past year and it has been a great year. I look forward to adding more clients and working for all of my current clients.

I want to share some new products that I have come across while browsing the internet and that other's have shared with me.



FurCodes are pet tags infused with highly sophisticated, yet simple to use technology. Each FurCode tag contains unique Quick Response (QR) bar-code embedded on one side (AKA Heads) and a unique alphanumeric code on the other (AKA Tails). Scan a FurCode with a Smartphone’s QR code reader or enter the tag ID on our Web site and it instantly renders your Pet’s profile page. 

Your pet’s profile displays only the information you decide. http://www.furcode.com

With PetHub, you will have peace of mind that your pets will be protected with our QR code pet tags. If your pet goes missing, anyone with a smart phone can scan their tag, view your pet's profile and get in contact with you. http://v3.pethub.com/

I think that both of these products are great ideas along with micro chipping of course these products only work if your pet wears a collar and does not lose it or the tag on it, if they get lost or stolen. Micro Chipping is the way to go for a better chance at recovery. Hopefully someday micro with GPS locator will be more widely available and affordable. 

Thanks for letting me share this View of a Dog Walker. 

Susan 

KCPS

Sheba's Sunrise

This is Sheba's view of a gorgeous  sunrise. Sheba lives in a wonderful neighborhood off the Erin Hwy. She is a beautiful solid white husky. She is an amazing, smart, and wonderful dog. And her owners love her greatly. I am very pleased that the put her in my care. She loves to play and play. She likes to tug and chase balls. And her intelligence astounds me. She likes her routines and loves her peoples. Sheba is new to my clientele but she won me over at first sight. Her mom and dad give her a wonderful home and care for her like a child, as all of my clients do. I feel honored to care for peoples fur kids and I love my job. It is extremely rewarding. So I hope you enjoy this sunrise and this View of a Dog Walker. 


Susan
KCPS

A Preachers view.

This view is close to home. From here I can see all of the area I live in and reminds me not to take it for granted. In the spring the mountains are all lush and green and the smell is fresh and sweet. In the fall the vibrant colors or the changing leaves leaves one in awe of mother natures work. I have seen sunrises and sunsets from here and each time it makes me smile. I also look forward to working here and taking care and walking Jackson their German Shepard. The wind can really whip and roar here but the sun always shine on this home. I like to stand in the front drive and watch my surroundings listening to the birds and the other animals that you can hear for miles it seems. I hope you enjoy this View of  a Dog Walker. 


Susan
KCPS

The Waddell Kids

I want to share the Waddell kids with you all, these precious puppies have a wonderful set up for when I take care of them. Their parents give them a wonderful loving and caring home. They are so fun to play with and care for. 

Nala is the boxer and she is the newest addition she is still a puppy and has an overdrive of energy. She makes it very hard to get a picture of her to send to her mom. But she is so cute and loving when she does settle down and lets you pet her, that she makes up for it. 

Jackson is the male German Shepard, and he is so funny when he chases hay, leaves, and well just about anything that he find to chase. He loves his treats too. 

Sadie is the female German Shepard and she is the most laid back of the three. She is also a bit camera shy. 

I so love taking care of them and look forward to it each and every time I get to. They live in a gorgeous area with awesome shade trees. The doggies have their very own house/shed and its so cute to see them all on the front porch together. I will have to get more pictures of them to share. Just wanted to share some of my work family. I hope that you enjoy this Views of a Dog Walker. 

Nala









Jackson

Sadie


Susan 
KCPS

Views Jan 16th

Just wanted to share a a few thoughts and a cool project I found online today. First this month is one of my slow months and it gives me more time to work on different projects and I will share those with you.

As I was walking Yoda and Lucy today well not really walking they run out and tinkle and run back in when it is pouring like it has been. I was thinking if we could train dogs to wipe their paws would it not be awesome.  I wipe these two down when they get wet muddy paws for their mama so she does not have to clean dirty floors when she gets home. So what would make a good rug for dogs to wipe their paws on?  A terry cloth towel attached to something heavy? I regular door mat? What about a patch of artificial grass? What are some of the ways you you keep your doggies paws clean?

I was cruising around on Facebook and came across this. It is a wonderful idea, just imagine what all designs you would have.

I hope this inspires you and makes you think of other things to make by recycling clothes. I have made chew toys from cut up jeans. This idea is so easy and simple, anyone could do it.

So here is just a few thoughts and Views from a Dog Walker.

Susan
KCPS

CeCe's View

This is one of my favorite places to work, they are new clients to me. Their dog CeCe enjoys a wonderful home with a gorgeous view. This is in the Chuckey community and with the views of the mountain one could sit on their front porch for hours and just gaze at them. I got to walk CeCe all over this neighborhood and she is so fun to be with.  It is another amazing place that I had never been to, that took my breath away while there. I so hope to get to work for them again. They are wonderful people with a most awesome dog.

 This is CeCe, the amazing. She gets great pleasure from long walks and playing fetch. She has a wonderful heart and gives such love that it is truly a gift to care for her. 

So here is another View of a Dog Walker. 

Susan

KCPS

Tiki & Tasha

I have been caring for Tiki & Tasha this week. The are they cutest Pomeranian's I have every seen. Little bits of love. The are fuzzy, funny little girls and I love them. I have cared for them many times and each time I have so much fun. They love their treats and beg for them on their hind legs dancing around. I love to cuddle them up and get kisses from them. Tasha likes her belly rubs and Tiki likes to be held and snuggled.

I think they look like little bears. It amazes me how much energy comes in small packages, and how light weight they are. They have wonderful parents that love them very much and they are very giving to their little girls. I look forward to caring for them each and every time I get to.


Susan
KCPS

The Queens View

Today I want to share some pictures that I took while working. I get to travel all over the county and get to see amazing things about where I live. It has amazed me that I have lived here all my life and they are areas of the county I have never been too. Or that I have drove by places and not paid any attention to where I was or what I was seeing. I have started to look at my surroundings and I want to share those surroundings.

This is taken not far from where I live. This is in the St. James community and that is Viking Mountain in the back there. It so beautiful and I love the mountains. We have traveled to Viking many times this past summer and the view is supreme. But to be able to see if from here and know that is where you was, well that is pretty cool too. I get to see this 4 days a week while I walk a very sweet beagle princess. I follow Queenie around her yard and enjoy this view and it gives me such a sense of peace. I wish everyone could see it and feel it.

So here is Queenie on her throne her favorite place besides the bed. She loves her treats and has some of the greatest parents I have ever had the pleasure to meet and to be able to call friends. I am honored to walk their baby girl as she is their beloved dog child. Queenie has a wonderful home and gets to see this view everyday. She is a bit spoiled but she deserves it.







So I hope you enjoy this View of a Dog Walker and take the time to enjoy those views around you.


Susan

KCPS

Lucy Yoda and Jake

Today I seen Lucy and Yoda, I actually get to see them 5 days a week, once a day. But today they seemed so very excited so excited that it was hard for me to get good pictures of them. But this is them. They are some of the funniest dogs that I care for. And there best friend Jake, an African Gray Parrot, keeps the company and is always so fun to talk to. I will have to get a picture of Jake he has a large vocabulary and keeps me on my toes while I am there. If I do not pay him as much attention as the doggies he will let me know about it. He loves to get an extra treat. I love to play with Yo and Lucy outside they will run and run and run. Yoda can get a little distracted but he makes up for it in kisses. Lucy is a little more laid back she likes to play but loves to laze around too. They are very good about letting me wipe their paws before we go back in. Yoda would rather play than eat and he is funny when he gets a toy in his mouth and tries to bark. I tell him " don't bark with your mouth full" he just looks at me funny and begs for me to throw the toy. I love to spend time with them and enjoy them so much.

 I also started caring for Tiki and Tasha today I will have pictures of them in a later post. I also will start posting pictures of scenery and other things that I snap while out dog walking and enjoying the world, I am going to rename the blog "Views of a Dog Walker" as I will be also giving advice and tips to pet owners.

Thanks for letting me share today.

Susan
KCPS
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Thursday 1-3-2013

This is Sadie, she is a Dachshund and she is a DIVA. I think of her as a princess though. She loves to chew stuffies, and her treats. She likes to walk and sniff, sniff and walk, she leaves in a great neighborhood where everyone knows her name and loves her. She likes to borrow in her blanket and looks like a burrito when I go to walk her. She has lots of sweaters she likes to wear. Her mommy calls me Sadie's Nanny and even introduces me that way. She is funny and loves to give kisses and cuddle. I really enjoy taking care of Sadie and look forward to each time I do.


Today I got to see Rock an American Bulldog and Lil Britches a Rat Fie st Terrier. Lil Britches is just know getting used to me but has really come a long way in letting me leash him and walk him and even pet him. Rock is an awesome dog he is in his elder years and does not like to get out much but today he gave it a big try and walked around the yard with Lil Britches and me. I also got to see Queenie a Beagle mix she loves to snuggle on the couch so much that I have to really encourage her to go tinkle. But we had a good day. I get to see Tasha and Tiki starting tomorrow a pair of adorable Pomerania's. And I get to care for some wonderful cats that have an awesome view. I will have to take some pictures from there to post. Until then give your pets an extra hug tonight.



Susan Gregg
KCPS
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Intro

I have been inspired by a good friend and former client that has her own blog, to start one of mine. I would like to share stories and pictures from my Kritter Care Pet Services. I started this business 4 years ago and I love my job. I get to care for wonderful animals and also keep a schedule that allows me to be home and to be able to spend time with my family. I love each pet that care for and treat them as mine own. I would like to share that with you all. To start out with I would like to share some pictures of the pets I take care. I will not use last names to keep my clients privacy. Thank you for allowing me to share this with you all.

Susan Gregg
KCPS

This is Taz and Gizmo some of my very first clients, and I have cared for them for 4 years. I love these boys and they are great to care for. They are Lhasa Apso's and very friendly and funny.