What do plastic bags, laundry chemicals, batteries and electrical wires all have in common? They are household dangers for your pets. On this week’s episode of Barking Truth, Jen talks about all of these household dangers and more!
Jen speaks with Humane Officer, Andrea Palmer, about the differences between humane officers, police, dog wardens and animal control.
Jen speaks with Sara from East Coast Bulldog Rescue about the importance of choosing the right rescue and what to look in a rescue when considering adding a new furry family member.
For this week's episode of Barking Truth, Jen is speaking with Melissa from Merry Puppins Pgh about the values of having a Professional Pet Sitter, what it means to be a professional pet sitter and why when choosing a pet sitter for your pet the value of the services is more important than the price.
Jen speaks to her friend and client, Aoife, about service dogs, Seeing Eye Dogs, service dog training and the difference between service, therapy and emotional support dogs.
In this podcast, we are discussing how toddlers, children and preteens can be safely involved in pet care at all ages.
Learn the importance of teaching respect and safety while eating, playing and growing together.
We are discussing steps to take when bringing a new baby home with a pet in the house. Learn the proper ways to introduce a new baby to a pet while keeping all family members safe.
This episode is the first in our Dogs and Babies series. In this podcast, we are discussing what steps to take when you’re expecting a baby when there is a dog already in the home. Working with your pet before the newest additions arrival will help set up every family member for safety and success.
Jen’s husband, Jim, joins the podcast to discuss how being married to a pet sitter comes with its own unique set of challenges, including different work schedules, missed holidays and phone calls at every hour.
Jen is speaking with Rachelle from Doggone Awesome Pet Services about what it takes to be a professional, including the topics of education, pet emergencies and the importance of being a professional in the pet care industry.
After myths are told for so long, people start to believe them as truth. Is what you believe about your pets true or just a myth?
The internet can be a great tool, but the information isn’t always accurate. Learn when it’s okay to do a quick internet search and when it’s best to rely on a professional’s advice.
For the safety of your pets, there are laws and regulations in regard to in-home boarding.
There are many safety, health and behavioral concerns when taking your pet to the dog park. Learn how to keep your pets safe.
This week we are talking about decompression and how stress management can benefit both you and your pet!
Socialization is so much more than just meeting other dogs. Socializing our pets means exposing them to many different types of people, foods, noises and experiences.
Learn some of my pet peeves in pet care that make me barking mad! What are some of your pet peeves in relation to pets?
There are many professions that are known to suffer from the effects of Compassion Fatigue, such as doctors, nurses, and veterinarians, but Pet Care Specialists also have a high risk of developing compassion fatigue.