Pet Sitting Care by Nanette Gordon
October 2011
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Boca Raton Pet Sitter Nanette Gordon: Posted on Friday, October 21, 2011 11:38 AM
 The Benefits of Hiring a Professional
Pet Sitter for the Holidays in Boca Raton, Florida
Using
a professional pet sitter reaps benefits for both pets and their families.
Once
you experience professional pet care in your home, you'll
never worry about being away from your pet again.
The Benefits
to your pet include: - Staying
at home in his/her safe, secure environment
- Being
surrounded by familiar sights, smells and sounds
- Following
his/her regular diet and exercise routine
- Having
play time
- Receiving
love and personal attention
- Maintaining
medical treatment, when required
- Having
someone responsible in case of an emergency
- Eliminating
the trauma of travel or an unfamiliar environment
- Ensuring
good health (no exposure to other animals' illness or
parasites)
The Benefits
to you include: - Knowing
that your pet is in caring, loving hands in your safe home
- Having
the confidence that the pet sitter can deal with other needs such as mail, newspaper and package retrieval, watering of plants, contacting you about household damages and other emergencies
- Eliminating
the trauma of having to transport and leave your pet in strange environment.
- Not
having to impose on family, friends or neighbors - or worry about them being unreliable or taken away due to their personal needs
- Feeling
your home is secure (with someone going in and out
several times a day)
 Not
all pet sitters are created equal, nor are they all
professional. In hiring a pet sitter, it is important to
make sure you have chosen the right person to care for your
beloved animal. Ask to see credentials such as local licenses, insurance and bonding certificates, professional memberships and references from other customers. Make sure you know who will be your personal pet sitter rather than a franchise service or service that employs independent contractors that hand out your keys to the available sitter on your dates - it could be different people who have not received your personal instructions or bonded with your pets.
About the Author: Pet Sitter Nanette Gordon is a professional, licensed, bonded and insured pet sitting service provider with her own company "Nanette Gordon, Professional Pet & House Sitting Service" in Boca Raton, Florida. Nanette provides her personal pet sitting and dog walking services all year long and is also certified in pet first aid by the American Red Cross and Pet Tech. Visit http://nanettegordon.com for further information about all of her services and qualifications. |
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Boca Raton Pet Sitter Nanette Gordon: Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 9:07 AM
 Halloween Pet Safety: 5 tips to ensure pets stay safe and comfortable at Halloween
1. Think things through before putting
your pet in a Halloween costume. Unless your dog or cat is extremely
receptive to this kind of thing, you could be causing discomfort and
stress. If you do dress up your pet, make sure the costume doesn’t
obstruct your pet’s vision and isn't uncomfortable or unsafe.
2.
Know when to say “No!” This isn’t news to anyone, but dogs and cats
will beg for treats. But please remember that Halloween goodies are for
the humans not pets. Most pet guardians know that chocolate is
poisonous to pets, but candies made with the sugar substitute Xylitol
are also dangerous. Candy wrappers can also pose a problem. Be sure to
keep candy and candy wrappers out of paw’s reach. 3. Your
pets might not be the party animals in your family. If you’re having a
party, put your pets in a room where they won't be disturbed. Be sure to
check on them and reassure them that everything is all right. They may
not be prepared to take part in the Halloween fun, but they don’t want
to be isolated and ignored, either. Also don’t give alcoholic beverages
to dogs, cats, birds or any other animals. Keep a watchful eye on party
guests. Some may think it's funny to give an animal alcohol, but it can
result in serious illness and even death.
4. Don’t let
your pets become escape artists. Be extra careful that cats or dogs
don't dart outside through an open door. Once a pet is out the door, its
familiar neighborhood can become unfamiliar and scary territory on
Halloween. House and yard decorations, Trick-or-Treaters and increased
traffic can panic an escaped pet. A panicked pet may run too far from
home to find its way back. 5. (Fire) safety first. Pets
don’t understand that small fires are inside of pumpkin Jack-O-Lanterns. Dogs,
particularly enthusiastic tail-waggers, can easily knock over a pumpkin
and cause a fire. Curious cats and kittens also run the risk of getting burned.
Place Jack-O-Lanterns where they can’t be knocked over by swinging tails
or prying paws.
As a professional pet sitter in Boca Raton, Florida, I get to visit the homes of pet guardians and see the potential hazards of sliding glass doors, broken yard fences and even dangerous plants that can be hazardous to pets so I am always able to advise my customers about precautions to keep their pets safe. Holidays like Halloween that feature chocolate and other candies can be especially dangerous so when I am house sitting for dogs and cats I look around for any candy that might be on display or even in trash cans that the pets can get to and place them out of reach or in the refrigerator. Make holidays fun for everyone - and safe! Happy Halloween, the beginning of the winter holiday season of parties and decorations.
About the Author: Nanette Gordon is a professional, licensed, bonded and insured pet sitter, dog walker and house watching specialist in Boca Raton, Florida. She has been providing her personal care taking services since 2002. Visit her website for more details: http://nanettegordon.com
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Boca Raton Dog Walker Nanette Gordon: Posted on Monday, October 03, 2011 11:02 AM
 The Importance of Dog Walking and Boca Raton Dog Walking & Dog Parks
Did
you know that wolves and dogs are related to each other? From the
Great Dane to the toy Chihuahua, all breed of dogs are direct
descendants of the wolf. And because of that, many of the wolf’s
characteristics and behaviors still survive in today’s domestic dogs.
One
of the similarities that exist between wolves and dogs is their ability
to travel long distances. Most dogs (except for breeds that have been
radically changed by man’s selective breeding) have the energy and
strength to travel an average of fifteen miles a day.
Those dogs
who do not get enough dog walking become frustrated and often
demonstrate destructive, undesirable behaviors such as barking, chewing,
running away, and digging. As a professional dog walker and pet sitter in Boca Raton, Florida, I can hear the frustrated barking of dogs that are not able to get out during the workdays and dogs that are crated for long periods of time.
Dog walking, whether it is dog walking
on a leash or dog exercise off the leash is the most common and
universal way to exercise your dog. In fact, dog walking is an
excellent activity. And being a responsible dog walker includes carrying dog waste bags for picking up solid waste for proper disposal in designated dog waste stations, dumpsters, residential trash barrels - make sure you know where these are located near your dog walking route. In the city of Boca Raton where I live and provide my dog walking services, I always know where the nearest place is to dispose of the dog waste baggies - and my customers, neighbors and other workers in my areas know and appreciate this!
 Both you and your dog can benefit from dog
walking by getting an adequate amount exercise. Another neat aspect of
dog walking is that it gives you an opportunity to meet people. Dog
walking is a wonderful way to meet someone with whom you can form a “dog
play group”.
When dog walking, pay close attention to your dog.
Make sure that he does not relieve himself on the neighbor's lawn. If
possible, have him relieve himself at home before you start the dog
walking. You should also prevent him from distracting other people and
elements.
Dog walking is also a great way to train your dog to
walk without pulling on his leash. Dog walking is not good nor is it
fun if your dog is constantly tugging you down the street while you are
gasping and wheezing for air. It is also not good for your arm. If you
are a beginner at dog walking, you might need to be stubborn at first
because it is not natural for a very excited dog to walk at a normal
pace to match yours. I recommend using a standard nylon, leather or similar leash that is non-retractable and a short length of 3-4" to keep your dog by your side - the flexible, retractable leashes that extend up to 20' are dangerous, can allow your dog to get into trouble with hiding animals, snakes and other dangers in shrubs, can snap if the the dog pulls suddenly and also does not allow you to properly interact with your dog. Retractable leashes should only be used in dog parks (Mizner Bark City of Boca Raton Dog Park)
When anyone is taking your dog walking, whether it is a family member, friend or professional dog walker, make sure that they are aware that pulling is not allowed. Keeping your dog close by has many important reasons, not the least of which is safety, but also including control and socialization.
Consistency is important; you do not want your dog to get into the habit
of pulling his leash while being walked, which makes the activity more
difficult for you. Dog walking should be a pleasant experience for both
you and your dog and one that both of you can look forward to.
About the author: Nanette Gordon is the business owner and personal care provider for her company Nanette L. Gordon Enterprises Inc. in Boca Raton, Florida. Since 2002, she has been pet sitting, dog walking and house watching in east Boca Raton and nearby for zip codes 33432, 33486, 33431, 33487 and 33441. Visit her website for more details: http://nanettegordon.com |
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