"When Training's Over"

When you have finished practicing a command, want to end a "trial", or think that your dog has done the good behavior long enough, give them a release word or short phrase.  Such as "okay", "you're done", or "let's go". The words should be said in an exuberant way and in an upbeat tone of voice, and they should be fun. They should truly be used to indicate that your expectations of them (what they are doing, their behavior) have changed. The release provides an opportunity for free time, for play, or for them to be on his own best behavior, until you say his name again, which precedes your next instruction ("Duke, come!").

If you would like your pet to learn more commands and to behave quietly on a leash (who wouldn't), you may begin formal obedience training when they are between 6 and 9 months old. This will strengthen the leader-follow-bond and complement what you're doing at home to mold or shape your pet's behavior.

After your pet has mastered the basic commands, you are not out of the woods yet, unless your pet is quite unusual. That's because all pets occasionally use bad manners or develop annoying habits.  Others go directly to major behavior problems!

Corrections for any undesirable behavior should be aimed at stopping the activity while it is in progress.  Better yet, an instant before they are about to misbehave, draw your pet's attention to you and try to elicit an alternative, desirable behavior.  Praising the dog for doing something else will teach them the house rules in a humane way.

Remember that most successful person-pet relationships result from mutual respect among all parties, be they human, canine, or feline.  Getting to know and understand your dog by paying attention to their needs so that she can "give" back to you will help build a healthy social-emotional bond.  Dogs reared in this way are less likely to be turned in to animal-control facilities or left out to roam throughout the day.

If physical or behavior problems develop, owners should respond to their pet as a family member and not treat them like an object.  Deciding to tie up the dog in the backyard is one way to deal with an unpleasant problem, whatever it may be, but this practice also marks your decision to abandon a friend and to begin to possess "living property". Don't do it!!!!

Hope your training is going well and is helping you and your pet have a happy and healthy relationship.

Susan
KCPS

All purpose command "off"

The earlier you can teach your dog the OFF command the better. You will be glad that your dog understands its meaning. If taught correctly, the word "off" tells your dog to remove herself from the present situation.  She must either get down from the couch or bed, or get away from you or our out of your face if she is giving unwanted licks or get off your lap if you've had enough cuddle time.

In some sensitive and well trained dogs, it is sufficient just to stare at the dog and say her name followed by the command, such as "Sadie, off!" Wait 3 to 5 seconds for the dog to get the hang of it and try to figure out the intention of your stare and grim face. Because this often causes dogs occupying a subordinate role to become even more submissive, the off-stare is sometimes met with facial licking, which is just the opposite of what you want.
 

However, if you become more firm in saying the command, she should try the next strategy, which is to remove herself from the situation. At that point, praise her: " GOOD GIRL!" The more times you try this, the more quickly she will pick up on it. But don't over do  the command because your dog may develop a habit of staying away from you as her M.O. which is certainly not what you want.

So use the command sparingly, and only when you want the dog to move away from you or down from someplace she is not supposed to be. Make sure that when you praise her for obeying, you add a nice social reinforcement, such  as petting, to let her know that you still love her, but that it was the behavior you did not want her to do.

Because it's the behavior you are influencing in your dog when you say, "off!" you may reinforce it in dogs who do not respond to a stare or the grim command by gently but firmly placing them off and praising them as if it was their idea. Dog learn quickly that if they don't comply in the time you want them to, they will be "off" anyway.

This command can be used with a gesture, such as a pointing finger or hand motion, so that eventually you would not even have to say the command. Always praise the dog after they obey a command, and never ever punish a dog for doing its job. They love to learn, work, and make you happy. That is all they want to do in life.


So by using the "off" command you can stop bad habits before they start, jumping on people, humping, or get on the furniture. Teaching this command can be a very valuable lesson and save you a lot of heartache in the future.

I know this post is late and there has been a lack in postings, but when the business is booming it leaves little time for writing. I hope your training is going well and your person to pet relationship is becoming a happy and healthy one.

Susan
KCPS 

"Sit, Sit, Sit"

Now that you are working with your pets name, and the come command, what do you want you pet to do next? Sit? Of course sit; this command is the logical most easy command to train a dog in my opinion. I have taught many a dog in just a few hours the sit command. If all the other commands was as easy as "sit" then training would be a breeze.

Now that he comes to you, you do not want him to jump up on you, nor do you want him to cower in response to your "don't do that" if he gets excited while training. So lets learn to Sit. 

If you are using food for an incentive then give these steps a try.

First position yourself so that you are in front of him, and then show him the treat you are holding between your thumb and forefinger.
Then when you have his attention, lift up your hand and move it just over his head, so that he has to look up and his rear end has to move toward the ground.
When his rear meets the ground, Say "Sit," immediately release the treat so that he can eat it, and praise him as thought it was his idea: "G-O-O-O-OD Sit"
If  he decides not to sit the next time around, or he backs up a bit instead of sitting his butt on the floor, move your hand toward you so that he voluntarily comes forward toward the treat again, then repeat the first 2 instructions.
If he begins to jump or lunge, calmly move the treat much farther above his head, and when he "comes down" from his leap, bring the treat closer, (this reinforceds his movement down), and repeat the first  instructions. Be sure to praise his compliance.

If you have a stubborn dog, you can give a gentle push to his rump and as soon as his rear hits the ground, say sit and give him a treat and praise.

Remember do not constantly say the command. As soon as he has it figured out, he will try to get the treat with out sitting the first time. Just hold your stance and wait, he will get it usually fairly quickly.

I like to use some sort of hand motion with each command for many different reasons, some dogs just respond better, but when they are in a location with a lots of noise they can see what they are supposed to do not just hear it. Also when they get older and lose their hearing, hand signals become a necessity.

I hope you are doing well with your training and your pet. 

Good Luck
Susan
KCPS

Learning the command "come"

Now that your pet know its name, the next step is to teach them to come on command.  You can teach a puppy to come using the word "come" or any other word or short phase you like (such as "get over here", "lets go", or "come here").  Dogs learn words best that are novel and distinctive. If you know a different language choose words or phases that you could use that your puppy will not hear all day long. Now you do not have to learn a 2nd language to train your dog, any words will do. This command can save your puppy's life because a dog who is under your control will not run off, or into traffic, or lunge at people. And they will not make a nuisance of themselves when you visit friends.  So pick any word you want, but use the same word or phase each time.

Caution Note: Never punish a dog for obeying you! Do not call your pet to you to reprimand them for something else. If you call them to come to you then punish them they will not come the next time, which defeats the purpose of this command.

Okay so lets start with call your pets name. Use the name in a happy, upbeat, tone of voice, complete with smiling, to elicit the orientation response we talked about in the previous post.
Then as they begin to approach you on their own say "come" adding a salutations as she walks toward you, followed by strokes and gentle handling. "G-o-o-o-d Come! G-o-o-o-d Come!" The word "come" and the intonation of your happy voice are now becoming connected to the pets happy feelings, and they will experience that happy feeling in the future opportunities to come when they hear the word.
The key to success here is to act as thought it was the dogs idea.  It is a technique that allows the dog to connect the action of walking toward you with your giving praise, and that she is responsible for "making" you give her the praise and attention when she hears "come here"
Try whispering the instruction and praise as she approaches. Both of you will be happy!

For getting the whole family involved with the "come command" try the following technique.
Have the family sit in a circle around the puppy, within leash length (a 6' leash works well here). After the first person has finished stroking the puppy, toss her leash to someone else in the circle who repeats the come command.
You may extend the distance as training  the Come proceeds.  You should also do come in different areas of the house, backyard, front yard, in "strange" territory like a park or playground, and so on, as you introduce your pet to those different locations in the next several weeks.

Now I have a hard time with this command personally, I like to use the word "here" or "come here" but I have not had a lot of success with training young pups that are easily distracted this command. So I have found for younger pups that the leash technique is best.

I hope this gives you the tools to help train and teach your pets. I will be back soon with a new command, but in the mean time keeping working with your pets with these two commands.

Good Luck                                                       

Susan
KCPS

"Let's learn tricks"

I have mostly just been sharing information of my pets, clients, hints, tips, and tricks on the blog, but for the next few weeks I am going to start some sharing training ideas. I will be sharing things that I have learned over the years and some of the information will be coming from a book.  Dr. John C. Wright's "Ain't Misbehavin" is a wonderful book with great information on having happy, well-behaved pets. 

So lets get started, when is a good time to train your dog? Should you begin when she's finished playing or eating her main meal? This is not the ideal time to start teaching your pet because neither toys, nor a playful person, or treats, will likely motivate her to behave and learn a new skill. A better time to teach a new skill is before her meals or as a part of social play (that's play with someone, as opposed to solitary play with a toy) or prior to social play. Take advantage of your pets bio-psycho-social needs in deciding when to schedule a training session, to maximize your and your pets training success. 

Using motivation is always a great way to teach your pet. Either with small tidbits of treats, or play with a special toy, or just an enthusiastic verbal praise all of which are excellent motivators. I would attempt to use the verbal praise for it is always readily available and there is no need to wean your pet from the motivation. Toys are great for play time tricks and such, but you may not always have it with you, there for you still need to wean them from it to maintain skills all the time. Using treats is always a great item, for most pets are food motivated, but you have to wean them so that they are not expecting treats every time they sit, stay, or come. But you have to use which every motivation you pets respond to the best and you can mix them up to accomplish the task at hand. 

When you begin training your pet you should start with the basics, these commands are essential to a well mannered pet, and will make you life much easier and may even save your pet's life. These basic commands include come, sit, off, and of course your pet's name. 

The first thing your pet should learn is their name.  An 8 to 10 week old puppy is probably not wedded to any name yet but if he's come with a name that you can live with, why not use it. 

Dr. Wright has two techniques helpful in teaching a pet his name. The first works by call his name abruptly and with great anticipation and expression. Do this when he's  a foot or three  from you and you are sitting on the floor with him. When he look in your direction, point your finger at your face, so he will get used to looking at you when he hears his name.  He will pay attention to your hands because, for him they are source of pleasure, and important "stimuli" that move.  He will also see your "smile face", which he will learn precedes things that feel good to him. Now, at the same time that he looks at your eyes, give him some whooping big social praise: "Go-o-od (pets name) 

The second technique is call his new name softly, in a whisper. At first, do this when he is lying calmly, then work up to more normal household ambient noise and situations, keeping your volume the same.  Repeat it in the same manner- sitting close to him on the floor- and with the same hand gesture you used with the first technique.  You may be surprised at how well he pays attention when you make it fun- there's something in it for him-but it also depends on your acting ability. He has to be convinced your are just thrilled that he looked at you when you whispered his name. 

Now if your pet already knows his name this post probably is not going to help you out much, but the next ones will.  

Another thing to think about choose your words wisely. Think about what word you are going to use for each command.  Try and make each one different or doesn't sound too similar.  One I used to always have trouble with was off or get down.  Does off mean "get off me" or "get off the couch"? Same for get down. So set down and think about what words you want to use for each command.  Get the family involved and make it a fun thing to do, and make sure everyone that is involved with the pet uses the same words, always for each command, that way there is no confusion. 

Our next post will be a very important and tough one to learn. Come!

Hope this helps some of my readers out and I look forward to hearing about any successful training.  

Susan

KCPS

HOT! HOT! HOT!

With the temperature is already soaring into the 90's I feel it is necessary to spread the word about animals in the heat.

When at home and outside make sure your pet has lots of shade and water, adding ice cubes to the water will help it stay cooler longer.  If you do not have trees to provide shade you can make shade with a tarp and some 2x4's or even some plywood. Don't leave them out for extended periods of time and keep a check on your pets when they are outside alone. It does not take long for a dog to over exert itself in hot temps. Remember dogs do not sweat, if your dog is lethargic and panting heavily bring them in and cool them off.

As for dogs in cars, my recommendation is never never leave a dog in a car in the hot temperature. Even with the windows cracked it can still reach high temps inside a vehicle. If it is 78 degrees outside the temps inside can reach between 100 degrees and 120 degrees in minutes. If it is 90 degrees outside the temps inside can reach as high as 160 degrees in less than 10 minutes. Exposure to extreme heat can lead to brain damage, heatstroke and death. If it is too hot leave them at home.

If you do come across a dog in a parked car, take down the car information and call the proper authorities, stay there until someone arrives and try to locate the owner. If the authorities are too slow and the dog looks to be in distress, with a witness take the appropriate measures to get the dog out.  Get the dog to a cool location and start cooling them off. NEVER USE ICE WATER to cool off a dog. Use cool water either by spraying them or take cool rags and put on the paws, chest, and groin areas.

Also keep in mind when walking your dog to stay off asphalt. Damage can happen in minuets to a dogs paws when on hot asphalt.

Please be aware of your pets in hot weather, they can not tell you if they are hot and uncomfortable.


I hope you share this with your friends.


Susan
KCPS

Our Pack "Duke"

I would like to share another one of our family pack. Duke is an Old English Mastiff. He is a great dog with expressions galore. He is our 2nd Mastiff, our first Tequila, passed away at 14 months from an aneurysm and we were completely devastated from her passing.

 We got Duke from a friend that had to move and could not take him with them. So we took him in and he has become a "large" part of our family. He was a bit under weight when he came to live with us. So I started him on chicken and rice and high protein dog food. It did not take long for him to get to 185 pounds. He is actually a sweet big ole baby. Loves to cuddle and be loved on.

He is truly a gentle giant. As typical of giant breeds, he does not realise how big he is. He has a huge bark that intimidates delivery drivers and anyone else that stops by. It has at times rattled the house. And to talk about rattling his snoring is a large as he is. He has long loud snores that you can hear all over the house. He makes himself at home anywhere he pleases from his own personal sofa to the his favorite spot in front of the stove. He loves to play with the water house, the more pressure the better for him. He will also chase rain drops and playing in the sprinkler. He is not much for playing fetch but will chase anything that has wheels in is line of site. He tires out pretty quickly though and enjoys just lounging the most.

He is nearly 7 years old now, and we can tell he is aging. He is slower to get around and you can tell it is hard for him to climb up on the sofa. He came with a lot of issues though. He hates lightening, thunder, gun shots, loud bangs, spray bottles, and horns. He also does like his ears, paws, mouth, or tail messed with at all. He will only eat crunchy foods, no canned food for him, and he will only eat our of shallow pans.  But we love him with all his flaws.  Thanks for allowing me to share my family with you and yours.

Susan
KCPS

                                                                                     

"Cooper the Kitty"

I have taken care of many kitties over the years and Cooper is one of my favorites. He belongs to a couple that I have had the pleasure of working for since I started this business. They had two elderly cats, Spunky and Tasha,  that I cared for until their passing. It was very hard for them as they had the two since they were nearly kittens. They traveled with them all over the country and the cats were their "kids". It was such a great pleasure working for them and I have grown to care deeply for them as clients and friends. They are some of the most wonderful people I have came to meet.

Tasha and Spunky were great cats, Spunky was not always friendly but he came around and Tasha was an awesome cuddlier. And no one can tell me that cats do not have feelings for I am sure that Spunky grieved himself to death after Tasha passed. I was so sad when they passed for I cared for them as if they was my own.

 Their parents was not going to get another pet anytime soon, but Cooper had other ideas.  He had climbed a tree that was in the park next to where my clients live, and everyone was trying to get him done, but his now mommy was the one to climb up there and get him. He instantly won her heart.

Cooper is a Maine Coon mix, but he really has a lot of Maine Coon in him. He has got all the attitude of a MC and is filling out so pretty. He loves to watch his birds and play with all his awesome toys. He talks to me all the time I am there with him. It took him a bit to warm up to me, but we are the best of buddies now. He loves his pumpkin treats. And loves his parents. They named him after their favorite ride the Mini Cooper.


I hope you have enjoyed this
View of a Dog Walker.


Susan
KCPS

"Sadie the Diva"

This is Sadie, she is a Dachshund as you can tell. She is a mini and very much a diva. She is an only pup and loves it that way. She has been with her mommy since she was a princess in training. She is a beautiful color of blue/gray and shimmers in the sun. She loves her pretty collars and coats. I was called when Sadie started shredding her toys and anything else she could get a hold of when mom was at work. Her mom has a job that requires her to work long hours sometime and that did not sit well with this little girl. So I started walking and playing with Sadie when her mom had to work late. Then I started caring for her when mom went out of town. Her mom tells everyone and even introduces me as Sadie's Nanny.
I love get Sadie kisses, she does not lick you but gets as close as she can with her little nose. She gets so excited and wiggles all over. Sadie loves to cuddle and get belly rubs. She also likes to hid in blankets. One trip I nearly panicked when I went in and Sadie was not in her usual place on the couch. I searched the house and was about to call her mom when I seen the blanket move on the couch. It was wrapped up like a burrito and Sadie's little nose was barely sticking out. I started talking to her and she wiggled her way right out of the burrito. It was so cute.
She likes to let her mom know when she is not happy, she will drag out moms shoes to play with. She has lots of toys that she likes to play with. She even takes them to her water bowl in case they want to get a drink.
Sadie loves to take walks and the longer the better. She has her spots that she must sniff. That is the ground hunter in her. We will walk around her neighborhood and say hi to everyone that we meet. She is known to everyone and everyone wants to get some Sadie Love. She has boyfriends across from her and loves to play with them, they are Dachshunds too. Long haired beauties they are.
I love to spend time with Sadie, and I could stay with her all day if my scheduled would allow for it.

I hope you have enjoyed this View of a Dog Walker!


Susan
KCPS

"Sophie the Bully"

This is Sophie, an English Bulldog Pup. She is my weekly dog walking client. Sophie lives with a wonderful family that have 4 children that love to play with her and keep her active. She is full of personality and has the classic bulldog look. She is in the puppy destruction phase and loves to torment her human mom.She loves to chew and will steal your shoes right off your feet if you are not careful. She has the stubborn streak that most bullies are known for and will let me know when she has walked far enough and ready to go inside.

 She loves her belly rubs and you can rub her till she falls right to sleep, snoring in your lap. She has also started to want to cuddle a little more than when she was younger. Sophie really loves to play and chase and climb all over you if you will lay down with her in the floor.

I have been caring and walking Sophie since she was just a few weeks old. I miss her when I do not get to go see her. She makes you happy just to see her. I can go in and say "where is my Sophie" and she gets so excited. Then I hug and pet and scratch her ears before we go for our walk. She always goes to "her" spot and responds to commands very well. Her parents have been training her and working with her so well. She loves to travel with her family, and is well behaved on road trips.

I hope you enjoy this View of a Dog Walker


Susan
KCPS

The Ross Clan

I would like to introduce you to Itsy, she is part of the Ross clan, a wonderful family that I get to work for, and care for all their critters. Itsy is a smart, energetic little dog who knows how to dance. I love spending time with her. She will dance and do tricks for her treats, getting pictures of her though is a task for she never sits still for very long.

She shares her home with 6 kitty siblings, who have a wonderful environment in an upstairs cat utopia. Lots of climbing, hiding, and playing go on with all these kitties. I try to lay eyes on each kitty, but sometimes they just do not want to come out. I know they are there watching me though. Snarfy the himalayan will peer out at me from his hiding spot and watch every step I take.

Then there is Willow the bird, who speaks many words, barks like a dog, and meows like a cat. I love, love this bird. I may sound crazy, but I go around talking to Willow while caring for the others.

Outside the home we have the goats, all friendly and loves to be petted. The each have their own personality and will show you while you are spending time there feeding them and petting them.

I love to care for all these critters and spending time at the Ross home with them all.

I hope you have enjoyed this View of a Dog Walker.

Susan
KCPS

Meal Time Tips

As a professional dog person, I have people ask me all the time, how much should I feed my pet? When should I feed my pet? Well that is a different answer for each person. I often tell people that the best person to answer this is your vet or a breeder of the animal you have. Also you can get the information on the food that you purchase. But here is my two cents worth.



For small/toy breeds you should feed no more than a cup a day. Best to feed them twice a day for they usually have more energy and use more of the intake.

Normal to medium breeds you should feed 2 to 3 cups a day. And again twice a day for the same reason as small breeds.

Large breeds you should feed 2 to 4 cups a day and you can feed them once or twice a day. Some heavier breeds may require 6 cups a day.

Giant breeds you should feed between 8-10 cups a day and feed them once or twice a day, some heavier breeds may require 2 more cups.

I do not recommend grazing feedings, but I practice it. If you can get your pets to eat a specific times such as mornings and early evenings, it gives a better routine. The only reason we do it is because that is what they have been used to for so long, luckily they rarely eat our of the others bowls so we feed them in the am and they usually eat by evening.

If you feed soft/can food you will have to adjust your amounts and feedings. I do not recommend soft food, because it can cause tarter and plaque buildup on teeth, and hard food helps keep teeth strong and healthy. I also have a dog that refuses to eat soft food.

I know it is horrible to see undernourished animals, but I also hate to see overweight animals. obesity in pets can lead to many health problems, including, but not limited to, diabetes, joint pains, and heart problems. Please be aware of your pets weight, your vet or breeder can recommend the ideal weight for your breed.

I know that treats are a normal part of our lives with pets. But keep in mind that treats will add extra, not thought about weight to your pet. I once had a vet tell me that 1 milk bone is the equivalent of 1 snickers to humans. So remember that when feeding your pets treats several times a day.
I also do not recommend table food for pets, when I say table food I mean food prepared for humans. Foods, such as, rice, veggies, chicken and tuna are all good foods for pets when not salted and spiced,. I have clients that feed a mixture of rice and veggies to there pets and all of them are healthy and happy.

Another good tip, use stainless steel, ceramic, or pet bowls made with antibacterial materials, this helps cut down on germs, organisms, and bacteria that can grow on pets bowls. I would also wash pet bowls at least once a week. This also helps with bad breath and mouth health.

Now these are just my opinions, and things I have learned over the years working with pets. Use your own judgement as to your pets needs, and if you have any questions please consult your veterinarian.

I hope you enjoy these tips and this View of a Dog Walker

Susan
KCPS

Tucker the Golden

This week I am caring for Tucker, a sweet, female Golden Retriever. She is the embodiment of goldens. She is smart, sweet, caring, personable, everything you expect from the breed. She also has a sense of humor, and smiles the biggest smile I have seen. She loves her peoples and her home. She also loves her stuffies and has them all over. She is very careful with them, unlike most dogs, she does not rip them open to get to the stuffing. She understands so many words you can nearly have a conversation with her. She loves to please and get her belly rubs. She, like many dogs, misses her family and she will let you know that she misses them. That sweet little whine and look of I am glad your here but I will be happier when my peoples return. She is so funny too. You can tell her to eat and she will take two bites and look at you like is that enough, will you pet me now? She knows though, she gets no treats until she finishes her din din. She wags her tail the entire time she eats, it is so cute. I love to just sit with her and rub her ears and talk to her. She has a wonderful, caring family that loves her dearly, and I lover her too.

Golden Retrievers are notable the most intelligent of all the dog breeds, used for all sorts of purposes, including service dogs to the disabled. I fell in love with Goldens when I started reading books by the author Dean Koontz. He has featured the breed in many of his books, as well as his beloved dog Trixie had a few books of her own. He and his wife even set up a foundation for the breed in the memory of Trixie who passed away.

They are a great family dog, gentle with children and protector of the home. They are suitable for all types of living, from apartments and city life, to country homes and hunting. They are energized and love to take walks, and play fetch, eager to please at every turn. If you are considering adding a dog to your family, you can not go wrong with this breed.

I hope you enjoy this View of a Dog Walker, and this little insight to a wonderful dog.

Susan
KCPS

Sun, Snow, Fog, Oh My!

I was leaving from Titans morning play time on Monday when I seen the most amazing thing, it was flurrying snow, with the sun shining and in the next minute the fog rolled in and moved across the fields. It was beautiful and eerie all at the same time. I stopped and took a photo and a video and was in awe of the beauty of it all. I see lots of beauty with my job and many different views, but this was so rare and breathtaking. It is hard to describe, and the pictures and video does not do it justice. I had noticed while outside playing tag with Titan the mountains was fogging and that is was rolling across the peaks, but was not prepared to be enveloped in the fog when leaving. It was like something out of a movie. I am blessed to be able to share my experiences with you and I hope that you enjoy.

Views from a Dog Walker. 

Susan
KCPS

Time...

As today is my birthday, the big dreaded four o, I reflect on the past 5 years that I have been caring for pets. I think how blessed I am to be able to do something I love and to give something back to the people I work for. I like to think that I give them peace of mind while they are away from their loved pets. That they know that their animals are receiving the best care and love possible.

I truly cherish each pet I care for and love them all. I have grieved at the loss of pets, right along with their owners. I am welcomed with snuggles and wet kisses at each of my stops, I get hugs and love during my visit, how could I not have the best job ever!   

The last 5 years have been exciting and at sometimes even non- stop, but I have enjoyed it so much. I look forward to many, many, more years of working with animals.

I have dreams and goals to grow my business, to be able to provide the best service to all my clients. I hope that all of you come along with me.  Thank you for giving me the chance to be able to care for your pets. 

Until next time. Enjoy this View of a Dog Walker.

Susan
KCPS

New Year Blog

With the new year, I am going to get back to my blog page, it has been way too long since I posted last. I had a very busy year end, I took a second job working for Gifts for Kids a non profit organization in Greene County. It kept me very busy and of course the pet sitting was in high gear for the holidays. I apologize in the lack of posts but promise to be better. I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday Season. I don't know about everyone else but I am so ready for warmer weather. I am over these winter blues. All I want to do is hibernate.

With that I have picked up in the pet sitting, adding 2 new clients this month. I so enjoy my job and I always look forward to meeting new clients. Of course I love taking care of the clients I already have. 

I have had a few clients last year that lost loved pets. I wish each of them condolences and I will miss each of those wonderful babies. 

I look forward to a successful year and growing the business. I want to wish each of you a wonderful year and look forward to seeing all my "kids".

Susan

Views of a Dog Walker. 

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