Posts by Rochelle Beckel
What to Teach Your Puppy First
What to Teach Your Puppy First Written by: Kailly Muthard, CPDT-KA You got a new puppy! How exciting! Did you know that training can start immediately? Because every interaction is training. What we reinforce with our pups will continue. So, what should you focus on reinforcing first? Name recognition: Your puppy has a new name,…
Read MoreWhat to Expect When You’re Expecting….A Puppy!
Written by Kailly Muthard, CPDT-KA of Educanine Training Services So, you’re having a puppy! It is an exciting time. But there is a lot to know to make sure you and your new puppy are successful. Here are some tips and things you need to know to start off on the right foot! Acclimating…
Read MoreHappy National Golden Retriever Day!
By: Rochelle Beckel In honor of National Golden Retriever Day, I wanted to share some stories of my favorite goldens I have had the pleasure of raising. ~ Alex ~ Our first golden was named Alex (think of Alex P. Keaton from Family Ties). He joined our family in 1998. He was the typical fluff…
Read MoreNew Safety Policies For Covid-19 Pet Sitting
At the start of January 2020, who would have ever thought we’d be able to say we made it through such a historic time? Those that could work from home, started down that path in March. I would have never guessed I’d have spent the last 3 months homeschooling my first grade son! My business…
Read MoreIrish Lore “Fairy Cat”
By Jennifer Evans For our March post, I was planning to profile some native Irish dog breeds. I may get to that later in the post, but during my research, I was captivated by a story from ancient Irish lore describing the existence of a mysterious feline creature called Cait Sidhe, which means fairy cat.…
Read MoreHeart Health in Dogs: Diet Plays a Role
Heart Health in Dogs: Diet Plays a Role By Jennifer Evans Our last blog post focused on feeding your pet a raw diet. This led us to a recent alert from the Food and Drug Administration that may link certain grain-free dog foods to a canine heart condition known as Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Dilated Cardiomyopathy…
Read MoreRaw Pet Food Revolution
By Jennifer Evans My primary New Year’s resolution for 2020 is not for myself but for my cat. I want to introduce at least a partially raw food diet to see the effect on her health. A raw food diet makes sense to me because before animals were domesticated they hunted and ate what they…
Read MorePet Sitter’s Tips for Summer Safety in the Lehigh Valley
Tips for a Healthy, Safe Summer! by Jodi Kedzierski Summer has arrived! After months of wading through snow and hiding under umbrellas, Mother Nature is finally ready to give us back long, sunny days. While it’s easy to get caught up in all of the summertime activities that go on, it’s important to keep in…
Read MoreCat Sitting: A Case for Daily Visits
By: Jennifer Evans Cats are self sufficient animals, which is why many favor them as pets. Since they are so independent, many are tempted, when hiring a pet sitter, to decide that their cat does not need daily visits. They may reason that with an automatic feeder, waterer, and litter box, a check-in every other…
Read MoreGrounding or Earthing: An alternative treatment for your pet that is definitely NOT “Out of This World!”
By Jennifer Evans The surface of the earth contains a limitless supply of negatively charged electrons. The basic premise of Earthing, or grounding, is that direct contact with the earth (barefoot, no shoes!) facilitates absorption of the earth’s abundant free electrons. Modern lifestyles have almost permanently separated us and our pets from regular contact with…
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