We all love to read quality blogs. It is a great way to learn something new, something useful; or to be entertained. According to the latest statistics, there are millions of blog posts published every single day. Thank you for being here with Pet Pals and making these blog posts the most popular Pet Pals blog posts in 2019!
In no particular order:
All Things PUPPY!
Did you just bring your puppy home? Are you think about adding a puppy to your family? This is the blog post for you!
To Heimlich Or Not
A dog choking can be very scary. It happens in a split second. Be prepared.
Because there are many signs that can be confusing to understand, it is especially important for dog owners to know the difference between these actions and actual dog choking signs. Often times, what may sound or look like choking, is actually an indication of another type of condition. For instance, many owners confuse when a canine is coughing gagging, reverse sneezing or vomiting to be signs a dog is choking when that actually is not the case. Being able to distinguish a minor issue from a potentially fatal one, will not only help to keep your own stress and panic to a minimum but your animal’s as well.
https://www.hirepetpals.com/to-heimlich-or-not
Pet Pals Enrichment Series
Pet Pals rolled out the Pet Pals Enrichment Series. This is an all encompassing series that teaches you how to help stimulate your dogs brain and keep them active inside, some people also call this brain games. Follow the hashtag #PetPalsEnrichmentSeries for all the post!!!
When pets learn a new task that ends in the acquisition of food (i.e. work for their food); they receive mental enrichment and stimulation! That time and effort they spend with their use of both mental and physical skills is highly rewarding and builds great confidence.
For example, some toys require your dog to manipulate them to get a food reward. This provides the dog with opportunities to scavenge and explore and thus, requiring it to expend mental and physical energy to accomplish the task. In contrast, if your dog gets all its food from a food bowl, it does not have to work or use any energy to obtain the food.
https://www.hirepetpals.com/pet-pals-enrichment-series-workforfood-PetPalPenny
Professional Pet Sitter, Why It Matters
Many in the pet services industry distinguish a professional pet sitter from what they call a, “hobbyist sitter”. Amongst other things, it's often suggested that a professional pet sitter goes beyond their commitment to excellent pet care and maintains pet-sitter insurance and bonding, has any necessary local business licenses or permits, uses a pet-sitting service contract, offers proof of a clear criminal history and demonstrates their knowledge through industry certifications. While this concept is dated, it holds value still today and yet there remains room for improvement. Moreover, despite the massive growth of the Pet Sitting industry, there is still no regulatory authority that oversees whether a person is a *professional pet sitter* or “hobbyist sitter". While education, obtaining business license/permits, using a contract, providing background checks, insurance, and bonding certainly does show that a person is committed to being a professional, there still remains no legal definition or set of requirements. So, how Can You Tell the difference between a Professional Pet Sitter and a “Hobbyist”?
https://www.hirepetpals.com/professional-pet-sitter-why-it-matters
Losing A Pet
If you have suffered the loss of a pet, know someone who has, or unfortunately preparing for that day....please read on. Pet Pals also talks about the stages of grief in this post.
"A pet parent's worst fear is losing a beloved companion. For those who have experienced this loss, there is usually a poignant story to share about a cherished dog or cat’s passing. From one pet owner to another, we understand the intense pain and emptiness that occurs after this loss. There is no correct way to grieve and work through this process, as everyone walks down a different journey with a pet.
A pet may symbolize a child, sibling, best friend or long-term companion. Dogs and cats live an average of 13 years—enough time to truly enter and live in your heart. They become a part of your family and daily life. Your morning routine may not be complete without playing fetch or going on a walk with your dog or snuggling with your feline.
https://www.hirepetpals.com/losing-a-pet-hurts-so-much-honoring-traci
Top Places in Sioux Falls to Bring Your Dog With
Who doesn’t love showing off their dogs in public and even better; experiencing the world beyond their yard with their beloved pup kids? To assist with this, Pet Pals has compiled a list of top dog friendly places in Sioux Falls!
https://www.hirepetpals.com/top-places-in-sioux-falls-sd-to-bring-your-dog-with
5 Reasons Why A Senior Pet
Talking about senior animals in this blog post. There are plenty of healthy, active older dogs hoping for a second chance at life. They end up homeless for many reasons, but many share one thing in common. They are overlooked for younger, cuter dogs, because face it…who doesn’t love puppies. They are adorable and they can’t wait to explore the world around them. It can be rewarding to raise a pup into a healthy, strong adult, but it requires a lot
of work. There is nothing wrong with adopting a puppy, but there are a lot of great reasons for considering adopting an older dog. They need homes just as badly, and they can make loving, loyal companions.
https://www.hirepetpals.com/5-reasons-why-a-senior-pet
4 Types of Dog Walks
Pet Pals types of Dog Walking include:
1. Potty Walks - this type of walk has a simple purpose for the dog to go poop, potty, or both. When a dog gets on a walk the digestive system can get going and thus help the dog “go”. Smelling different scents can help the dog go potty as well. This walk is not intended to release any energy and is short in length.
2. Mentally Stimulating Walk - this type of walk allows your dog to stop, explore with their nose, mark scents to let other dogs know they were there, etc. Also known as “sending pee mail”, all of the aforementioned stimulus and more get the brain active. That active working brain burns a lot of energy. This type of walk typically ranges from 15-60 minutes.
3. Training Walks - these walks have an intended purpose of working on a goal. Whether that goal is to improve leash manners, take sit and stay to the next level in an uncontrolled environment (inside your house is a controlled environment), advance obedience commands, or help your reactive dog learn new skills; training walks are a very good way to burn energy! Make sure to ALWAYS end training walks on a positive note.
4. Power Walks - this walk is to help your dog (and maybe you) get the aerobic exercise we all need. Generally in this type of walk, there is no stopping to smell, pee, poop, or sniff. It is pure walking/jogging/running at a pace your dog and you are comfortable with to burn an overabundance amount of energy. On Power Walks it is very important to stay aware of your dogs tolerance to the high activity and not over do it. Still, these power walks can be a great starter to training walks!
All of these types of walks are important and help create a fulfilling, well rounded, and healthy life for your pet kids. You can incorporate them to increase your dog’s happiness or simply Hire Pet Pals! Your pets will thank you!
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Pet Pals Mentorship Program!
For customized mentoring in your home, removing all unwanted outside barriers or distractions (until beneficial), and for Pet Pal’s unique approach to training. This Program tailors learning to the family’s needs and encourages every family member to participate in force free, positive reinforcement. As such, Pet Pals Mentorship Program has a higher success rate than other options.
Pet Pals’ Mentorship goes beyond teaching
commands to dogs and provides education
to the entire family.
Each week of the program focuses on different commands and different educations, such as proper dog socialization, that are critical to the long-term successful human/dog family dynamic.
Our Expert Mentor does what works for you, your family, and your dog(s) to ensure we meet your specific needs. Additionally, we do this in your home
, on your dog’s territory, and
where everyone feels most comfortable,
spends most of their time, and the
environment is most relevant.
As we close out and celebrate 2019, we can once again reflect back on an amazing year. Pet Pals' mission to be the premier pet services company proudly serving Sioux Falls and the surrounding area and our core value to give back remained clear and consistent throughout 2019.
Over the years we've celebrated marriages, babies, new pets, new jobs, and so much more with Clients. Pet Pals has "saved the day" countless times and been with some families longer than most daycare providers, counselors, mentors, etc. 2019 continued the adventure and was a year of impressive numbers. This means driving over 30,000 miles with more than 3,600 dog walks, pet visits, and other Pet Pals’ services! To accomplish this; Pet Pals' was available 24/7 and worked countless hours being there when needed for everything from our services, to answering and solving your pet related questions/concerns, or just to let you in your house when you got locked out. Still, our greatest pride is in Pet Pals being a local family business and that for many of our Clients, this Pet Pals business is family!
In 2019, like each year before, Pet Pals went beyond unsurpassed service to people and their pets to also serve our Community. With a strong track record and commitment to our community and giving back, Pet Pals gives time and money in support of local people and pets. For example, Pet Pals’ "Help A Pet In Need" drive supporting local non profit agencies that work tirelessly at improving pet lives has raised around $15,000 in combined cash and other donations over the years with this year’s going to Sioux Empire Pit Rescue. Pet Pals also gives directly to people in our community through our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. Pet Pals is involved and gives year-round to fundraisers, non-profits, being a animal foster family and more, because being the best for our Clients is simply not enough.
In 2019 people were busy, they lived and worked the lives they wanted, and still had that cared for and loved pet(s) that they want and deserve. More importantly, with Pet Pals in 2019, people had cared for and loved pets in a way that made their lives easier! At Pet Pals, we say “Your Pet will Thank you!” and surely they do; yet beyond that, Pet Pals thanks you! Thank you for your support. Thank you for the dreams you have, the motivation to see them become reality, and the will to maintain a high quality of life for your pet(s) at the same time. Thank you for being part of something that is making a positive difference in people’s and pet’s lives. With the hope that you are enjoying the holidays with family and friends while taking some time to relax and recharge, thank you for a fabulous 2019!
From reflection to repeat, Pet Pals has complete confidence in our ability to continue this momentum into 2020. Beyond continuing to be the best option for Pet Parents that want unsurpassed services exceeding their needs and supports their increasingly complex lifestyles; Pet Pals will continue to give back to our community. With 2019 ending yet another year of many in Pet Pals’ history and 2020 representing the first of many more years to come; Pet Pals looks forward to continue being a leader within our pet community, a positive part of our Clients lives, and making a meaningful difference to both! As such, we look forward to working with you on the opportunities that lie ahead in 2020. Here's to an amazing 2020 filled with ever loving and ever happier People and pets!
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