We sit with Dr Temple Grandin and talk about animal behavior. She introduces her books as resources to better understand animal behavior to improve the bonds between humans and animals. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior https://www.amazon.com/dp/0156031442/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_m439EbNTXKH3S⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals https://www.amazon.com/Animals-Make-Human-Temple-Grandin/dp/0547248237⠀ ⠀ ANIMAL BEHAVIOR PROFESSIONALS: IAABC.ORG CCPDT.ORG

Introducing a great resource guide to assess pet quality of life. This scale allows us to pinpoint directly where we can improve the pets quality of life. ⠀ * Ask your client if their vet is a Certified Hospice Palliative Care Veterinarian. If they are unsure, here is a link for a directory to find a CHPV near them: Great Client Resource: https://community.iaahpc.org/search/custom.asp?id=5952 ⠀ QUALITY OF LIFE SCALE: https://vetsocialwork.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Quality-of-Life.pdf ⠀ ⠀ ARTICLES ABOUT HHHHHMM SCALE: ⠀ VCA https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/quality-of-life-at-the-end-of-life-for-your-dog ⠀ ⠀ AAHA https://www.aaha.org/your-pet/pet-owner-education/ask-aaha/pets-last-day/

Do you want to offer S.O.S Dog Lifegurding? This episode introduces a roadmap for you to utilize and adapt Supervised Only Swimming service to your business. Touching base on Pet Weather Safety the graph can be found here : https://www.gopetplan.com/blogpost/hot-weather-and-dogs Pet Weather Safety App ”WALKIES WEATHER” : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkies-weather/id1352324409

Sammy talks about her experiences from Pet Sitting. From nutrition to airport transportation, Sammy shares her tips and resources to servicing her community in Los Angelas. Want to know more? Follow her on Instagram at @chowtime_with_sammylarsen my dog TV show : https://www.chowtimewithsammylarsen.com IMDB: http://www.imdb.me/samanthajenniferlarsen my dog biz on yelp : https://www.yelp.com/biz/sammy-sits-pet-sitting-los-angeles actingwix: http://samanthajlarsen.wix.com/samanthalarsen twitter: https://twitter.com/ChowtimeSammyL my instagram : https://www.instagram.com/chowtime_with_sammylarsen/ my pet sitting gram: https://www.instagram.com/sammysitspetservice/ my Dog-son gram : https://www.instagram.com/special_needspete/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samanthajlarsen

Ruby of Ruby Red’s Pet Cate shares her story of how and why she became a pet sitter. Life is too short to invest your time in anything but passion. She talks about how she unknowingly came into Pet Sitting and how she utilizes her life living with passion caring for pets. Follow her on Instagram @rubyredspetcare or rubyredspetcare.com

Christina talks about her 10 year growth of her let care business. This multi award winning Pet Sitter owns and operates What About The Pets out of Essex New Jersey. Her team of Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers were built from the ground up and she shares all the tips tools and resources one should consider when expanding. Her message that we are not alone is encouraging to seek community when and if you ever find yourself in the weeds of Pet Sitting. From novice to professional, solo to a team, we all have the same struggles but different juggles.

Brittany of Brit’s Pet Sitting talks all things motivating us to stay educated, network and grow as Pet Sitters. Follow her on Instagram @britspetsitting

Elisabetta talks about all things wellness and how to thrive to be the best version of you. Elisabetta offers many services and resources for anyone looking to turn inward and show up as their best version of themself. You can reach Elisabetta on Instagram @healingonempty and her podcast ”Healing On Empty” on every major podcast platform. SHOW SPONSOR: Texas Pet Sitters Conference. Get your ticket at txpetsitters.com

Tatyanna Jade of PetSaPalooza Plus USA talks all things pet care compassion and creativity. Visit her on Instagram @petsapaloozapluspets or www.petsapaloozapluspetcare.org SHOW SPONSOR: TEXAS PET SITTER CONFERENCE. Get your ticket at txpetsitters.com

Are you passionate about pets but still work a corporate career? Have you thought about a life edit and switching careers? We talk with Alyssa Snyder, Owner of Trophy Club Dog Walker about her journey leaving a 9-5 career and how she got to where she is today as a Pet Care Business owner. She shares her experiences, knowledge, tips, tools and resources to aid in the encouragement and road mapping one might need before changing their career. Having passion is the first step, but exit plans, building the right business structure and attaining clientele can discourage someone into staying in their comfort zone. Alyssa shares how she practiced courage, reached out to community members and believed in herself to become one of the top dog walkers in her community. Follow her on Instagram @trophyclubdogwalker or visit her website Trophyclubdogwalker.com DOG WALKER APP talked about is called WALKIES available in APP STORE ***SHOW SPONSOR: TEXAS PET SITTER CONFERENCE. Get Tickets At TXPETSITTERS.COM

We all know someone who wear’s many hats. Sylvia Wes, Pet Expert, shares with us how Pet Care is a team sport, importance of community, self worth, accepting guidance and getting educated on proper pet care basics. Sylvia is a top community member mentor for Pet Care Providers. Sylvia Wes truly is Wonder Woman, aiding in the humane treatment of animals, helping fellow community members and excelling in her professional career as a Dog Trainer/Pack Walker/ Pet Sitter/ and all the things pet care related. Follow Sylvia on Instagram @dogwalkerlife or visit her blog “Dog Up In This B*tch” at dogupinthisbitch.com

We chat with Jessica Hoien, The Felius Cat Cafe Manager as she leads us through their mission and what it entails operating a cat cafe. We get a new insight of this form of epic pet care. So what’s it like managing and working in a cat cafes? Jessica tells us what The Felius Cat Cafe is all about! Get involved by donating and volunteering with Felius www.felius.org Trap and neuter programs near you can be found at www.humanesociety.org SHOWSPONSOR:THE TEXAS PET SITTERS CONFERENCE. Get your ticket at www.txpetsitters.com

Are you ready to rock out with your brocc out? Jacque Tarlton & Marzia Prince are The Plant Chics and they are here to help plantsform Pet Sitters to their best selves with coaching, nutrition programs and an amazing accountability group, The Plant Chics Tribe. Visit them on their social media platforms: https://www.plantchics.com/ (subscribe to our Newsletter and for retreat information) IG: https://www.instagram.com/plantchics/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plantchics/ Women's only group, Plant Chics Tribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/492005744489329/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRQvogWp8Z80nC99s0Pk0cQ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/xrpQAx/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/plantchics/ Prolon Fasting Mimicking Diet: https://prolonfmd.com/isreferral.html?p=hello&w=FMD Reboot Wellness Cruise January 18 - 20, 2020: https://rebootcruise.myshopify.com/discount/Plant. SHOWSPONSOR : Texas Pet Sitter Conference , get your ticket now at txpetsitters.com

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Pet Sitters who are often booked overnight at clients houses for weeks at a time can leave one feeling like a nomad. The suitcase life with the strange twist of being down the street from your house puts a unique spin on how to be positive when home sick. We discuss the importance of being true to yourself and still incorporating happiness throughout your 24 hr days.

Proper knowledge and education of the Bristol Stool Chart along with fecal color wheel chart, will tell you everything you need to know about an animal’s health. Bristol Stool Chart https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9e/BristolStoolChart.png

How hot is too hot? How cold is too cold? What about humidity? Talking about how the environmental factor weather has on your pet care visits. We layout the basic knowledge every pet sitter should have before walking an animal ever.