Pet sitters are often asked how to solve some pet problems. Pet sitters are not behaviorists, but we do learn a few tricks in the trade. So, how many times have you had to reinforce your fence or just look at the moonscape of your backyard? Have you said ‘enough already’? There are lots of […]
Age and where you got your kitten or cat plays a role in training your cat. So some simple questions. Where did you get your cat? How old was your feline when you brought it home? Most kittens and cats bond to humans between 7 and 14 weeks old. A cat adopted from the Humane […]
So much to do with your puppy that the ‘stay’ command doesn’t seem like a priority, but it is. This single command can keep your pet from jumping on visitors, disappearing in a crowd, or running into a busy street. Remember, dogs are pack animals and You are the leader. Accept that role for starters. […]
As an old aquarium owner, fish owners make a common mistake putting a variety of fish in their new tanks. You certainly can do that, but it is not the natural habitat of fish like the discus. With a few pointers, you can have a tank full of flourishing discus. These beautiful fish form shoals. […]
The rosy boa (Charina spp.) is considered one of the best snakes for beginners because they are so calm as well as attractive. The boa’s native range is in the American Southwest region, into the Baja and Sonoran Mexico. In the U.S. they are found in California and Arizona, as well as the Colorado and […]
