Pet Sitters
It’s Dog’s Play!
Jessie, the adorable canine: If you want a perfectly behaved, well-mannered, socially-adept dog like myself, you have to play at it. No, I did not mean work at it…I meant PLAY at it. When you engage in fun activities with your dog, it is good for everyone around. Dogs have a better chance of learning […]
Continue ReadingIs your cat “purr-fect?”
What exactly is that vibrating, humming sound that comes from cats? While theories abound as to what produces a purr in cats, none have resolutely been proven. Some scientists speculate that purring is the result of electrical impulses in the brain transmitted through the central nervous system to the muscles near the voice box and […]
Continue ReadingGo grab a breath mint, dude!
Bo: You know, Jessie, I have been meaning to tell you this in some diplomatic way, but I don’t know how to say it other than, “Do you need some mouthwash or something? Your breath is kind of foul at times!” There is no Joy of Living in that, my friend! Jessie: How dare you! […]
Continue ReadingHow do you know if your pet is in pain?
Bo: This is a great topic. Jessie is a pain in my side, and I have to tell someone. Who will listen? Maybe the experts at www.myjoyofliving.com in Kansas City can help me find out. They are the best pet sitters in town and seem to boast a wealth of knowledge when it comes to […]
Continue ReadingAdding a new pet to your household
Hey! Jessie here! I am sure most of you know this already, but we canine types are highly social animals. We are born with certain behavioral traits that give credence to our ability to be trained, to our playfulness, and to our ability to easily fit into the human household. In fact, some of us […]
Continue ReadingUnique dog facts, per Jessie
You know, I just cannot help but mention how unique canines are. Sure, the kitty litters can hold their own, but the dog world rocks! For example, do you even know how many breeds of dogs there are in this world? According to the World Canine Organization, there are 400 recognized breeds of dogs! Rock […]
Continue ReadingWho is the Alpha Dog anyway?
My friend has two dogs….a five-year-old 37 pound Wheaten Terrier and a one-year-old 7 pound Yorkie-Poo. While the Wheaten is ever-protective of the household and has always ruled the roost, once this little Yorkie-poo moved in, all bets were off. It is funny to see how a mere 7-pound puupy can boss around a 37-pound […]
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