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Your pet CAN get the flu from you
I recently wrote a blog post Can Dogs Catch my cold, thankfully my research showed that NO your dog cannot catch the common cold from you or any of our team members visiting your home. With this year's high increase of the flu, I decided to do some research on that...
Can dogs catch my cold?
I’m sick Stuffed up with a really lousy head cold!!! No, I am not telling you this to get sympathy, though a little wouldn’t hurt. I was concerned about staff with colds going out to visit some clients wondering if dogs could catch a cold. Of course, we are...
How to be the best pet parent in 2020
Some New Years resolutions you can make this year to ensure your pet has as long, happy, healthy and safe life as possible. Life is busy and seems to get busier, sometimes even though our intentions are great, life just gets in the way. A few reminders to make you...
Why individual on leash walks are best for your pooch.
Occasional we get calls from prospective clients asking if we will let their dog off leash, or take them on a group walk. Since 2000 the answer has been no and will continue to be no and here is why. As soon as the leash is unhooked from the collar we are no longer...
Why we NEED two keys
Many people ask us why we need 2 keys to their home. Well, let me tell you! The preference is that you purchase a secure lockbox and keep one key in it for easy access and full control then the other kept securely (yes we have alarms) in the office for emergency back...
Why you and your dog need a dog walker
Many people think having a Dog Walker is a luxury service. That may have been the case many years ago, but today having a dog walker is an essential service for any pet parent. The truth is that hiring a reputable, professional dog walker will provide many benefits...
10 Easy Tips To Make Halloween Safe For Your Pets
*KEEP CATS INDOORS.* 1. Dressing up your pet for Halloween? Don't force the issue. Some pets love the attention they get from wearing clothes or costumes. If you must get a photo of your pet dressed up and your pet shows any kind of stress having a costume on, just...
Back to school Doggie Blues
It’s the MOST wonderful time of the year …. …. but not for your pooch! Summertime is busy, it’s fun, people in and out, going here their and everywhere. Cottages, swimming, hikes on the trails, treats, BBQ – life has been good for Fido and the family. Now it’s...
Are We Pet Sitters OR Dog Walkers?
Are you a pet sitter or dog walker?So what are we? You hear the name York Professional Pet Sitting, you assume we do Pet Sitting right? Yet you hear us talk about the Dog Walking clients we have. WOW it’s no wonder you are confused. Let’s clear this...
A patio treat for your pet
We all enjoy sitting on the patio on a glorious summer day and enjoying a nice refreshing drink and some snacks. Don’t leave Fido out of the fun. Make this simple and fun treat for them. Take a Tupperware/Rubbermaid or similar container (size does not matter) Fill...
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