Jessica's blog posts

Post-pandemic pet sitting revival

Jessica 30/04/2022
Pet sitting is busy right now, with travel, increased pet adoptions and returning to the office the main reasons. Find out more.
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Post-pandemic pet sitting revival

Puppy biting - how to stop it?

Jessica 10/04/2022
Train your puppy to stop biting you. 6 methods you can use to reduce puppy biting behaviours and encourage good behaviour.
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Puppy biting - how to stop it?

How to socialise a puppy | tips and tricks

Jessica 10/04/2022
So you have a new puppy: where do you begin when it comes to socialisation? Read our guide for tips and tricks for pup socialisation success!
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How to socialise a puppy | tips and tricks

How to socialise an older dog

Jessica 21/03/2022
Can you socialise an older dog? If so, how? Here are some tips to support your older dog to be calm and happy around new people and pets.
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How to socialise an older dog

Dog boarding versus dog kennels

Jessica 13/01/2022
Find out what is meant by dog kennels and dog boarding, as well as tips for finding out which pet care arrangement suits your dog best.
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Dog boarding versus dog kennels

Is it ok to leave a dog home alone?

Jessica 10/01/2022
The length of time you can leave a dog alone depends on the age, personality and needs of your dog. Here is a guide to help you plan ahead.
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Is it ok to leave a dog home alone?

Essential oils and pets | is this safe?

Jessica 12/12/2021
Essential oils are super common and can be very dangerous for dogs and cats. Find out why, and what you can do to prevent poisoning.
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Essential oils and pets | is this safe?

How to build trust as a pet sitter

Jessica 05/12/2021
How do you gain trust with your pet sitting clients when you are starting your business? Here are some tried and true ways that we know work.
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How to build trust as a pet sitter

Is dog walking safe when it's hot?

Jessica 30/11/2021
How hot is TOO hot when it comes to dog walking? Is it dangerous to walk your dog in the heat? Here are some tips for safe summer walks.
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Is dog walking safe when it's hot?

Why does my dog eat grass?

Jessica 08/11/2021
Does your dog eat grass? Why on earth do they do it, and is it a problem that you need to worry about? Find out more here.
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Why does my dog eat grass?

Pet hay fever and how to help relieve it

Jessica 31/10/2021
Both dogs and cats can experience hay fever in spring. Here are the symptoms to look out for and how to relieve your pet's itching.
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Pet hay fever and how to help relieve it

Is my dog too dependent?

Jessica 10/10/2021
Worried that your dog is too dependent on you? Every dog can benefit from more independence! Here's how to train your dog to be less needy.
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Is my dog too dependent?

Dog dementia | prevention and treatment

Jessica 26/09/2021
Just like us humans, dogs can get dementia in their older years. Here is a guide to diagnosing and preventing dementia in your senior dog.
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Dog dementia | prevention and treatment