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Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Jessie, adorable dog, friend to many, advisor to all, warden over Bo, that cat that lives in the house:  Did you know that about one million dogs have actually been named as primary beneficiaries in their owners’ wills?  Wonder what I am getting?  Did you also know that about 33% of those who own dogs will admit that they actually talk to their dogs on the phone or leave them a message on voicemail!  (Okay, that is kind of weird.  Usually my agent fields those types of calls!)

Bo:  Well, I can one-up you there, buddy! Cats, not dogs, are the most common pets in America.  It is our 66 million to your 58 million.  You are way out-numbered!

Jessie: So?  Dogs have such large pupils and a wide field of vision that we are really good at following moving targets, er, objects!

Bo:  This is music to my ears:  Cats have more than 100 vocal sounds.  You poor dogs only have ten.

Jessie:  I only need one to tell you where to put it! Moving on, it has been noted that those who own pets live longer, exprerience less stress, and have fewer heart attacks….unless, of course, they live with the likes of Bo.

Bo:  Did you know that the prairie dog is not actually a dog at all?  It is a RODENT!  A distant relative, perhaps, Jessie?

Jessie:  I have to go.  I hear they may be making a monument in my honor somewhere, and I want to be on hand for the unveiling.  There are more monuments in the world made after dogs than cats anyway.

Bo:  Yes…and many dogs have “pee’d” on them?

(If Bo and Jessie have not put more Joy of Living into your day, then contact the pet sitting experts at Joy of Living in Kansas City so that your pets can be happy, safe, and loved whenever you have to go out of town.)

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You Name It!

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Jessie, the adorable pooch:  It is almost the weekend, and it is time to have some fun, especially if it is at the expense of the local cat.  I just came across an article that highlighted the Top Ten dog names for 2010.  Now, I am in no hurry to rush out and legally change my name.  My name is so wonderful that they had no place for it on the list.  However, to entertain and delight my audience, here are the top ten picks for dog names in 2010:

1.) Casey

2.) Riley

3.) Bella

4.) Bailey

5.) Shadow

6.) Coco

7.) Pepper

8.) Dakota

9.) Chloe

10.) Oliver

Those are pretty cool, huh?  Now, if you are, like me, wondering what the top ten cat names are, well, I have my own list, but, unfortunately, they will not allow me to publish those in this forum.  So, I urge you to give into your creativity and devise your own list.  The cat in this household answers to most anything, especially if it involves a treat.  As for me, it’s Ms. Jessie to you!  Have a great day! And, in case you forget, the best pet sitting service name in Kansas City is Joy of Living Pet Sitting Services!  Call them TODAY!

(Information for this post was found at www.pawnation.com)

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What’s In a Name? How to Name Your Dog

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Bo, the incredibly well-named cat: You know how it goes…you get a new puppy and you go over a long list of potential names for it.  You land upon the perfect name, and three months later, you wish you had called it something else.  (Trust me, I have called the dog in our house many names before, but I cannot list those in this forum, as this is a family-friendly blog, and I do not want to lose my job or my credibility.)  Do you know that in your dog’s lifetime, it will be called by its name over 30,000 times?  Better think twice about that perfect name, and here are some tips:

*Embarrassing names are out of the question.  Do you want to hear yourself screaming “Stinky, come back!” as you chase your canine down the street after he has escaped once again!

*Some dogs outgrow their names.  Sure, your precious little Buttercup is cute and cuddly as a pup, but when that Great Dane is fully grown, she may be the laughing stock of the neighborhood when you refer to her as such.

*Keep the name short…one or two syllables max.  Dogs will learn it quickly and it will be easier to use when training.

*Pick a name that matches its personality.  No need to call your dog Dash if he sits in one place all day.

*Avoid the trendy names.  Do you know of anyone who has a dog named Disco?

*Do not name your dog after Grandma Sadie or Uncle Stu.  They might take offense to that moniker.  (The dog might, too, depending on the relative!)

*Ask your dog what he or she thinks!  Try the name on for size.  See how he or she responds.  (Funny, Jessie never responds to those other names I call her…wonder why?  I think they are fully appropriate.)

*If you have adopted an older dog, it is best to keep the name it already has.  No need to confuse it.  If you have to change it, however, find a name that is similar to or rhymes with the old name.

After you have given your dog its new name, be sure to pile on the extra love and affection.  Those go well with any dog.

And, for an added benefit…if you have to go out of town and do not want to leave your dog isolated in some boarding situation, call the trusted pet sitting experts at Joy of Living Pet Sitting Services in Kansas City.  They want to know your dog by name.  They will treat him or her just like family, and when you are family, everyone knows your name.

Now, where did that little stink bomb go?  Oops, I mean Jessie.  I know that dog is around her somewhere.  I can smell her!

(Information for this post obtained at www.dog-names-and-more.com)

 

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What to expect from your pet sitter

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Bo, the cat:  Okay, you have just learned what your duties are with respect to hiring a pet sitter, but what does the pet sitter need to do for you and your pet before you leave town?

Jessie, the dog:  I would just tell the pet sitter to get rid of the cat.  It’s that simple.  Then, all of the attention could be showered upon moi!

Bo:  I was thinking more along the lines of the RESPONSIBLE things the pet sitter needs to do.  For example, the pet sitter will need to gather the client’s basic information:  how many pets, what types of pets, and where they are located.  The sitter will then schedule a get acquainted visit where the client will complete necessary paperwork, such as information on each pet, contact information for the client, an emergency contact, access instructions, and a release from their veterinarian in case something does happen to the pet in their absence and the sitter needs to take the pet to the vet.

Jessie:  Still…wouldn’t it be easier just to get rid of the cat?

Bo:  Go back to your corner, Jessie.  I have the podium now.  At the home visit, the pet sitter will meet the pet and determine its overall behavior.  Is it aggressive?  Destructive?  Sweet and lovable like myself?  The sitter will than ask for additional information as to what the client may want done during their absence.  Joy of Living Pet Sitting Services in Kansas City will get the mail, the paper, set out the garbage, water plants, and fill bird feeders, among other things.  The sitter will also need to find out where the pet food, toys, accessories, and leashes are kept and find out any type of daily ritual, such as walks and treat time.  Also, be sure to ask if the pet sitter is bonded and insured.  Joy of Living Pet Sitting Services in Kansas City is both bonded and insured.  Another point of interest:  observe how the sitter interacts with your pet on the get acquainted visit.  If, in fact, the sitter does decide to get rid of the cat, escort the sitter out.  However, if the sitter has designs on eradicating the dog, well, that is another story!  Finally, check to see if the pet sitting service is a member of a professional association, such as Pet Sitters International or National Association of Professional Pet Sitters.  Joy of Living Pet Sitting Services in Kansas City is the premiere pet sitting service in the area.  They treat your pets like family.

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What are your responsibilities when hiring a pet sitter?

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

We all know that pet sitters have certain responsibilities to their clients, and Bo and Jessie will touch upon those soon, but what is your duty when hiring a pet sitter?  After all, you are entrusting your beloved pet to someone else’s care.  You want to make sure the connection between your pet and the pet sitter is a happy one.

First of all, be sure to contact your pet sitter well in advance, especially during any holiday season.  Make sure your pet is as socialized as possible.  Your pet should be accustomed to being around strangers.  Make sure the ID tags on your pet are current, and be sure your pet has its collar on when you leave.  Your pet sitter should request a list of current vaccines for your pet, so have those on hand, as well as access to all veterinarian records.  Be sure to leave clear and detailed instructions for the pet sitter.  Include contact information for both you and your veterinarian.  Leave all the pet supplies in one convenient location, and this includes food, medications, leashes, etc.  Make sure extra supplies are available in case you are gone longer than expected.  Leave an extra key to your home with a trusted neighbor or friend.  Make sure your pet sitter and the friend have each other’s contact information, should an emergency arise.  If you have home safety features, such as a security system, make sure your pet sitter knows where they are and how to use them.  Before your departure, make sure you have all of your pet sitter’s contact information with you.  Then, relax and have fun.  If you have a reliable and trustworthy pet sitter like those found at Joy of Living Pet Sitting Services in Kansas City, your pet is in good hands!

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Dog vs. Cat – Which is better?

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Author Bradley Trevor Greive upset more than a handful of happy cat owners upon the release of his book, “Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats.”  However, upon turning the pages of this book, it becomes apparent that Greive  is not anti-cat.  He is merely pro-dog.  In fact, many of those cat owners have now come to embrace the meaning behind this book.

The book, which took six months of work and of intense observation of dogs, sets forth accounts as to why dogs simply make better pets.

Jessie, the dog, interrupts:  HA!  I knew it!  I was right all along!

Bo, the distinguished cat, interjects:  It is only one book.  I am sure someone is now feverishly penning a title to the contrary!

Along with Greive’s prose, the works of famed photographer Rachel Hale were used to present a collection of complementary images.  The working relationship between these two was nothing short of fantastic and supported the grand evidence of how modern technology works wonders.  Greive  was at home in Tasmania recovering from shoulder and knee surgery while…

Bo:  What?  Did some angry cat rip him to shreds?

Jessie:  Be quiet…I want to hear more!

….as we were saying…while Hale got married in New Zealand.  She worked from illustrations to build sets and then took various photos to accompany Greive’s written portions.

Despite Greive’s obvious preference for the canine kind, he does point out a few down sides to such pet ownership:  the intense time needed to care for them and the money it takes to feed them are just two examples.

Greive will admit that cats are attractive to look at, and, “when possessed by their own frisky demons, hilarious to observe.”

Jessie:  Hey, Bo…you demonic thing you!  What’s up?

Bo merely glares devilishly at Jessie.

Despite the humorous tone in this book, Greive does note that before one decides to own a dog, he or she has to take into consideration the responsibilities that come along with that role.

Greive continues to live with his three wonderful dogs and has no plans to introduce a cat to the clan anytime soon.  Nor does he foresee a feline rebuttal in the works, at least from his pen!

Bo quickly runs off and turns on the computer to open a Word document!  Let the games begin!

For more about Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats, go to http://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/products/?isbn=0740785133

The experts at My Joy of Living Pet Sitting in Kansas City had the unique opportunity to visit with Mr. Greive when he was in town recently.  My Joy of Living will refrain from providing its preference between cats and dogs.  These pet sitting experts tend to both wonderful creatures!

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Cats and dogs living together

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Jessie the dog:  Most cartoons depict cats and dogs as  feverishly hostile towards one another, but is it truly that way?  Can we get along?  Much like our human counterparts, it all depends on the mix of the species and their personalities.  I am so likable that I pretty much get along with everyone, with one possible exception.  (Jessie shoots a look across the room to Bo the cat.)  As natural-born predators, we dogs like to chase those furry little things that scamper about our domain.  Just like humans, however, we are not completely ruled by nature.  We try to work things out.  It just takes some practice.

If a puppy is brought into a house with a cat, and all goes well, the puppy will most likely assume that the cat is just another domestic element.  (Or, like me, view the cat as the unwanted step child.)  Because cats are so highly territorial, however, it might be best to introduce a new kitty to a dog that is already established in the residence.  They say you should never bring a cat to a home with a dog that has been known to not only chase cats, but to actually hunt them down and kill them.  (No, I have never done that, but I can’t say the thought has never crossed my mind!)  On the flip side, you may have to protect a puppy from a rather demanding and territorial cat-monster!

In order to mix dogs and cats together, you have to learn and understand their nature (territorial, aggressive, friendly, passive, etc.) and act accordingly.  Or, you could leave well enough alone and just let us dogs enjoy our domain on our own!

When you put your pets in the hands of the pet sitting experts at My Joy of Living in Kansas City, you can count on most of us getting along just fine!  We love those pet sitting experts at My Joy of Living.

(Information for this post was obtained from www.petplace.com.)

 

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