Just as people baby proof a home before they bring their child home, the same caution should be exercised when bringing a puppy home. Unlike with an infant, your puppy will likely be highly mobile right when you bring them through the door. Here are some steps you can take before that wonderful day to help protect your new puppy, and your property, from any hazards that may arise.

Secure Poisons
Certain chemicals are incredibly hazardous if swallowed. Some also pose risks if they contact the skin or eyes. Your puppy is just as at risk as a person when it comes to chemical contact. In order to avoid this potentially deadly situation, make sure all chemicals are securely stored. Whether this means securing a cabinet so it can’t be opened, moving cleaners to a high shelf, or keeping chemicals in a separate room or shed, you want to make sure there is no possible way for a puppy to get into these products. [Read more…]

When you spend a significant amount of time away from home and away from your pets, you probably have considered many options for caring for them during the day. Asking family and friends to look in after your pets can be inconvenient if this becomes a normal occurrence. If you want to help with your stress and make certain your pets are safe, here are some reasons why you should choose a pet sitter.

Benefits for Your Pet

In short, a pet sitter will be caring for your pets in your home, and environment that is familiar to the animals. The tasks that your pet sitter performs vary, from walking the pets, feeding them, to providing some companionship. If you are away at work all day, your pet not only gets lonely, they tend to get bored very easily. Using a pet sitter is beneficial for the pet because they feel safe in their own environment rather than a kennel. The pets tend to be more relaxed when they are surrounded by familiar smells, sounds, and sights in the home. The pet sitter can help your pet to keep up on normal exercise routines so that thy simply aren’t lying around the entire day doing nothing. [Read more…]