

The Life of a Pet Sitter and Dog Walker
I started my dog walking and pet sitting business a little over four months ago. I traded in working a desk job with a steady income, benefits, and scheduled vacations for doing something I am passionate about. Since starting my business in March, I find I wake up earlier than I used to. I am happier than I ever was before, and now I like going to work! I am always in a good mood when pet sitting, and walking, my four legged friends. I enjoy meeting pet owners and talking a


How to Remove a Tick
There is a lot of controversy over how to remove a tick safely from your pet and yourselves. Do you twist? Use Vasoline? Matches? The answer is NO to all of these suggestions. Steps to Remove a Tick: Here is the proper technique, according to Alberta Health: 1. Using tweezers, gently grasp its head and mouth parts as close to your skin as possible. 2. Without squeezing the tick, slowly pull the tick straight up off the skin – do not jerk or twist it. 3. Do not apply match