Recent Blog Posts
Heat Related Dangers for Pets
Jul 18, 2019 Tracey Aston Pet SafetyImagine sitting outside in 80+ degree weather with a full coat on. Now imagine you're running around chasing a ball or playing a game… Read More »
How to Help Protect a Pet From Getting Lost
Jul 11, 2019 Tracey Aston Pet SafetyIt's a pet parent's worst nightmare - one minute your pet is there, the next,… Read More »
Pancreatitis
Jul 3, 2019 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessThere are two things synonymous with Independence Day celebrations – fireworks and family picnics! More and more families are bringing their furry family members along with… Read More »
Noise Phobias and Calming Techniques
Jul 1, 2019 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessThe summer months can be a virtual minefield for pets with noise phobias. The hotter, humid days can usher in the chance of severe thunderstorms and… Read More »
Cat Aggression
Jun 27, 2019 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessAccording to animal behaviorists, feline aggression is the second most common feline behavior problem seen. Aggressive cats are very formidable! Aggressive cats will not… Read More »
Cat Mental Stimulation
Jun 24, 2019 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessMental stimulation and exercise is just as important for our cats as physical exercise and the benefits are two fold! One, a bored kitty… Read More »
Traveling with a Cat
Jun 20, 2019 Tracey Aston Pet SafetyWhether going on a vacation, moving or a simple trip to your veterinarian to make sure your cat is in good health, there are times… Read More »
How to Litter Train a Cat
Jun 10, 2019 Tracey Aston TrainingIt's a common misconception that cats are born litter trained and won't require any extra training. While… Read More »
Cat Misconceptions
Jun 3, 2019 Tracey Aston Health & Wellness“In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” “Dogs have owners, cats have staff.” We've all heard the funny, cute and… Read More »
It Takes More Than a Love For Pets
May 27, 2019 Tracey Aston Hiring a Pet SitterOnline dog walking apps and part-time pet sitters are popping up all over the internet, unfortunately, the horror… Read More »
The Danger of Fake Reviews
May 23, 2019 Tracey Aston Hiring a Pet SitterThe digital age has changed our daily lives in varied and positive ways – computers, cell phones that double as tiny computers, instant communication and a… Read More »
Kids and Pets
May 13, 2019 Tracey Aston Pet SafetyA family expecting a baby is one of the main reasons pets are rehomed but this doesn't have to be the case. To increase… Read More »
Age Appropriate Pet Responsibilities
May 9, 2019 Tracey Aston Pet SafetyNot only is the family pet a great first friend for children, pets can be a great way to teach children age appropriate pet… Read More »
How to Safely Approach a Dog
May 6, 2019 Tracey Aston Pet SafetyWho doesn't love a cute dog? Those puppy eyes and soft fur and unconditional love are only… Read More »
Bite Prevention for Children
May 2, 2019 Tracey Aston Pet SafetyAs of March 2017, a total of 89.7 million dogs were estimated to live in U.S. households as pets. It's not hard to see… Read More »
Build Your Own Pet First Aid Kit
Apr 29, 2019 Tracey Aston Pet SafetyAccidents are an unfortunate fact of life. If we could control them, they wouldn't be accidents. As… Read More »
Pet Suffocation Risks
Apr 22, 2019 Tracey Aston Pet SafetyLooking around the home, there are many items that may seem innocuous but can actually pose a potentially fatal risk to pets. The most… Read More »
Poisonous Items To Pets
Apr 18, 2019 Tracey Aston Pet SafetyAs much as we try to protect our pets, many pet parents don't realize the dangers hidden in plain sight all around them. Those… Read More »
Pet Choking Hazards and the Heimlich Maneuver
Apr 8, 2019 Tracey Aston Pet SafetyI don't have to tell you, our pets are curious beings. They can also be overly… Read More »
Cuts, Abrasions and Lacerations
Apr 4, 2019 Tracey Aston Pet SafetyA romp through the park. A splash in the pond. Rambunctiously playing with friends. Or even a simple case of the zoomies. What do all of these things… Read More »
Professional Pet Care Specialist Tips
Mar 9, 2019 Tracey Hiring a Pet SitterProfessional Pet Care Specialists play an important role in the lives of their furry clients. They are friends, trainers, and caretakers. A Professional Pet… Read More »
Professional Pet Care Specialists and Continuing Education
Mar 7, 2019 Tracey Aston Hiring a Pet SitterIt's always important to never stop learning but this is even truer in pet care services. A… Read More »
Benefits of Having a Professional Pet Care Specialist
Mar 5, 2019 Tracey Aston Hiring a Pet SitterAs much as we would like our pets to be with us everywhere we go, not… Read More »
Pros and Cons of Being a Professional Pet Care Specialist
Mar 3, 2019 Tracey Aston Hiring a Pet SitterBeing a Professional Pet Care Specialist often feels like less of a job… Read More »
Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?
Feb 28, 2019 Tracey Aston TrainingA pet should begin training as soon as they are brought into their new home. Puppies… Read More »
Obedience Training
Feb 25, 2019 Tracey Aston TrainingAccording to dictionary.com, obedience is “compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another's authority.” The problem with using the word obedience is that… Read More »
Clicker Training
Feb 18, 2019 Tracey Aston TrainingOne of the most popular positive reinforcement training methods is clicker training. Clicker training is often easier than verbal based commands because there is… Read More »
Positive Reinforcement vs Aversive Training
Feb 9, 2019 Tracey Aston TrainingThe most important lesson in training is that training is communication. The second most important lesson is dogs communicate much differently than we do.… Read More »
Aversive Training Methods
Feb 7, 2019 Tracey Aston TrainingAversive training, or positive punishment, is just what it says - punishment. According to the dictionary it's “behavior conditioning in which noxious stimuli are… Read More »
The Negative Effects of Aversive Training
Feb 5, 2019 Tracey Aston TrainingAversive training methods don't take into account the communication style of dogs and rely on punishing a… Read More »
