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Did you ever wonder what your cat is saying?

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How to Translate the Cat Language by Understanding Their Behavior When it comes to understanding how to handle your cat’s behavior issues you need to know first what your cat is trying to say. There are many ways that cats try to communicate with one another and they are very subtle. What this means is that they use body language to be able to communicate with one another. It is the way that a cat moves its ears or the way that it flicks its tail. Cats understand how to speak to each other in this unspoken way that leads to communications that are perfect. However, for us, this requires more work. Because cat’s body language is very restrained, it is easier for us to understand the ways that cats are trying to communicate with us when they are communicating with their voice in the same way that we are communicating. There is a very large range of sounds that cats can make and it is everything from a purr to a hiss that lets us know how they are feeling. Is it Natur

The 4 Characteristics of a Professional Dog Walker

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Do you remember the last time you needed repairs done in your home?  Perhaps you had a water leak in your home and needed it repaired.  You had seen ads online for a professional repair company in your area.  But, then a friend said that they know someone who knew “the best repairman ever.”  You asked many questions and discovered that they just make repairs for fun. Would you hire the professional company or one who does it just for fun? Now, ask yourself the same about a dog walker. Would you trust your beloved dog with a dog walker who just walks dogs for fun or would you rather have a professional dog walker? Let’s look at 4 characteristics of a professional dog walker. 1.       It’s a business.   A professional is running a business.  They want to stay in business. They will meet the needs of their clients and provide a professional service.  Otherwise, they will be out of business.  A professional company will have a website, information about those who work fo

Will my cat love a Cat Sitter?

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Here are some reasons you should hire a cat sitter instead of sticking your kitty in a cattery:  Cats love routine. Cats are territorial. Cats need one-on-one social interaction. You will not have to transport them – they stay in their own environment. There’s no place like home. Cats are now, even more popular than dogs to own.  It is even more common to see multiple cats in the home today.  Cats are more territorial than dogs.  It is important to know that cats are not keen to change in routine or forced removal from familiar surroundings.  With this being said, pet sitting versus boarding is the best solution for the healthy cat. A professional cat sitter will give your cat the attention they need.  Whether it’s getting ear scratches or playing with a favorite toy.  We spoil kitties.  A professional cat sitter can provide the same love and care they get when you’re at home. Points to Remember. Cats are territorial, and to them, you are a territorial

Who will be coming into my home?

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It’s natural that you want to know who your pet sitter will be.  Especially if it’s your first time.  How do we select our Pet Sitters ? Our Hiring Process Step 1: Phone interview and then a face to face interview with the potential employee. Step 2:  We call all professional references supplied to us by the potential employee. Step 3:   Each potential employee obtains a background check from the police department. Step 4:  We perform a working interview. Step 5:  Each employee is on a trial period. We make follow-up calls and send out evaluations to our clients to make sure they are satisfied with the work done by their Pet Sitter. Step 6:   We continue to run ongoing evaluations of each pet sitter to assure that they are adhering to the standards of 2 Paws Up Inc. Step 7:   We have monthly team meetings and trainings. What happens next after you decide to use our services? We send you a Welcome to 2 Paws Up Inc . Services letter. We send you