It’s a question that many pet parents ask themselves: what’s the difference between in-home pet sitting vs boarding? Today, we want to dissect the four main differences to help pet parents make the best decision for their pets. Adjustment Period The adjustment...
At Hearts at Home Pet Sitting, we take employee training very seriously. Our protocols include new hire training, on-the-job training, and ongoing web-based education. Our passion for pet sitter education separates us from hobby pet sitters and the kids next door. Our employees are educated using the best tools available and prepared to provide the best possible care no matter the circumstances, including emergencies.
Preparing for travel can be overwhelming. Trying to figure out what to pack, the weather where we’re going, and what we’ll do when we arrive is enough to send us into a tizzy. Unfortunately, leaving our pets behind, whether boarding or in the comfort of our home means planning for them while simultaneously doing laundry, buying sunblock, and ordering last-minute travel items. At Hearts at Home, we want to make the process easy for you therefore the following is a guide on how to prepare your home and pet for your pet sitter to take the guesswork out of your pet’s preparations.
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.
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.
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...
At Hearts at Home, we utilize a high-tech scheduling and pet sitting software called Time To Pet. Time To Pet is an integral part of our business because it ensures that our business runs smoothly and the pets in our care are always accounted for.
Our last post was about five dog products that we avoid and why we think you should avoid them too. In this blog, we’re sharing five dog products we love and why we encourage you to try them with your dogs. As dog walkers, we’re experts on what works and what doesn’t when walking a dog. Having tried various harnesses, collars, etc. I have come to realize that very few dog walking products on the market do what they say they’re going to do while simultaneously considering the dog’s comfort and safety.
Hearts at Home Pet Sitting, Inc. is a fear-free pet care company. Our clients hire us to care for their pets in the most gentle, compassionate, and caring way possible. For this reason, we do not use aversive or punishment-based methods or equipment. In this week’s blog, we want to share the five dog products we avoid and why you should too.