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Books That Teach Kids About Dogs
Raising the next generation of dog lovers starts from day one, especially when babies are born into dog-loving homes. To support the education of our younger generations, we compiled the following list of books that teach kids about dogs. These books are written by dog trainers, pet experts, and those that truly understand dog behavior, their needs, and the best and safest way for children to interact with our magnificent canine companions.
Top Five Reasons to Hire a Dog Walker
At Hearts at Home Pet Sitting, we pride ourselves on being present for our clients' pets when they can't be. For this reason, we believe that every dog guardian should have an established relationship with a professional pet care provider or dog walker. The following are our top five reasons to hire a dog walker.
Top Five Reasons to Hire a Dog Walker
At Hearts at Home Pet Sitting, we pride ourselves on being present for our clients' pets when they can't be. For this reason, we believe that every dog guardian should have an established relationship with a professional pet care provider or dog walker. The...
Building a Pet First Aid Kit
When building a Pet First Aid Kit, it’s important to consider the species of the pets in your home and where the kit will be kept. Many pet parents with multi-species homes will create one kit for their dog, one for their cat, etc. Each species will need different items because fur, feathers, and other anatomical features vary. Where the kit will be kept is also an important consideration.
Pet First Aid for Kids & Teens
Kids under 5 years old will be much too young for formal first aid training. Most of them don’t understand the concept of infection or injury until closer to 5-years-old. At these ages, children know how to spot a “boo-boo” and want to put a cute Band-Aid on everything, but that may not serve them in terms of pet first aid and CPR.
Pet First Aid Training for Pet Parents
The first thing most professional pet care providers do is get certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. It is, of course, the responsible thing to do when caring for pets professionally. The reality is, however, that most pets that experience injuries, illnesses, or emergencies will be in the care of their owners when these events happen. For this reason, we highly encourage pet first aid training for pet parents.