by Kate Foster | Feb 15, 2019 | Cat Sitting, Uncategorized
You are probably familiar with the term “scaredy-cat”; it’s often used to describe timid, nervous, and anxious behavior. But why are cats, specifically, associated with these traits? Well, cats have varied dispositions, and many are known to be shy and standoffish... by Kate Foster | Feb 6, 2019 | Dog Walking
Perhaps you’ve been there: you’re walking a curious dog who is keeping an up-beat and consistent pace, when all at once you jerk you to a screeching halt and you find yourself dancing around to avoid tripping over the pup. There the dog is, nose firmly in the grass,... by Kyle Haubrich | Aug 26, 2018 | Animal Behavior, Dog Sitting, Dog Walking, Dogs, Pet Sitting, Training
We have tried a lot of training treats here at Paws At Home because we offer clicker training with every visit. We often train loose leash manners and impulse control using reward based “skills” games. When we first started we bought training... 
by Kyle Haubrich | Jul 27, 2018 | Business
Good question. Why did we go through all of this trouble of changing our name, risking our reputation, and banking on an untested name? There are three reasons: Reason #1 – We Found Out Another Company Owns the Trademark for Happy Paws. I don’t have a... 
by Kyle Haubrich | Jul 13, 2018 | Cat Sitting, Cats
We have cleaned our fair share of litter boxes since we started our Paws At Home pet sitting company in 2015. I have seen so many different methods of cleaning a litter box in all the different houses that we go to. Some are good, some are really not so good! This... by Kyle Haubrich | Jun 3, 2018 | Cats, Dogs
Colorado is a beautiful place to hike and enjoy nature. While its a blast to head down the trail and leave your worries behind, it is important to remember that we share the natural areas of Colorado with three types of venomous snakes. The three types of venomous... 
by Kyle Haubrich | May 13, 2018 | Dog Sitting, Dogs, Pet Sitting
We are often asked what the differences are between Pet Sitting visits and Dog Walking visits. Here is the low down!! The following info is meant to give a good overview of what most local dog walking & pet sitting companies offer in terms of these services. You... 
by Kyle Haubrich | May 8, 2018 | Pet Sitting
Generally, pet care companies will offer a number of time-blocks to choose from. Here is an example of what is offered at our company Paws At Home. Pet Sitting Time-Blocks Morning: 7:00am – 9:30am Late Morning: 9:30am – 11:00am Mid-Day: 11:00am – 2:00pm Early... 
by Kyle Haubrich | May 4, 2018 | Pet Sitting
The amount that a pet sitter costs will depend on many factors. The biggest factor that will affect the amount that you pay is whether the person caring for your pets is a friend, a hobby pet sitter, a solo professional sitter, or a professional pet sitting company.... 
by Kyle Haubrich | Mar 7, 2018 | Cat Sitting, Dog Sitting, Dog Walking, Pet Sitting
If you are heading out on vacation, you may want to hire a pet sitter to take care of your cats, dogs, or other pets while you are away. You may be looking for a pet sitter because you don’t want to impose on family or friends, or maybe you just moved to a new town... 
by Kyle Haubrich | Sep 5, 2016 | Cat Sitting, Pet Sitting
I am often asked what length and how many visits should be booked when hiring a cat sitter. Here is a breakdown of what we have seen works best. It is important to consider your cat’s personality when choosing the length of your visits. If your cat is social,... 
by Kyle Haubrich | Aug 28, 2016 | Pet Sitting
Are you unsure about what length of pet sitting visits to set up for your dog when you go out on vacation? If this is your first time hiring a pet sitter it can be a bit difficult to know how much time your dog needs. We have seen a lot of different breeds of dogs and... 
by Kyle Haubrich | Jul 25, 2016 | Cats, Pet Sitting
Cats sure do love to stay at home. They thrive in their own environment and may not like heading to the vet or to the kennel. Hiring a cat sitter when you go on vacation is a stress free and easy way for you to set up care for your beloved kitty. Cat sitting visits... 
by Kyle Haubrich | Jul 19, 2016 | Cats, Pet Sitting, Uncategorized
When you are planning your vacation you have many choices when it comes to pet care and hiring a pet sitter to watch Fido or Fluffy is increasingly becoming a more popular choice. Google Trends, a tool that compiles data based on how often keywords or phrases are... 
by Kyle Haubrich | Feb 14, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Cats, Pet Sitting, Training
Step 0 – Load the Clicker First, you need to “load the clicker.” Click! Treat. Click! Treat. Do this about 20 or so times the first time you train an animal. Keep your click and treat rate up. You want to be clicking about 10-15 times per minute.... 
by Kyle Haubrich | Feb 14, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Pet Sitting, Training
Positive reinforcement is easy to understand. Examples of positive reinforcement are: • A well-timed kind word for a friend or foe • A smile • Taking time to listen to someone express the issues they are having with a co-worker • A little piece of hot dog for Rover... 
by Kyle Haubrich | Feb 14, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Pet Sitting, Training
Punishment is a stimulus added to a situation meant to stop a behavior in the moment. When punishment is used, the learned resulting behavior is extremely unpredictable. Fear and an unwillingness to offer new and creative behavior is often the result of punishment.... 
by Kyle Haubrich | Feb 14, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Training
An Introduction To Clickers Clicker Training is now a household term. Nearly everyone that has a pet has heard about this relatively new technology. But few pet owners really understand how the clicker should be used. Here are the key points: • Clickers can be used... 
by Kyle Haubrich | Feb 14, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Dog Sitting, Dog Walking, Dogs, Pet Sitting, Training
Today there is a dichotomy in the pet training world. One camp sits firmly in the stance that dominance and somehow mentally overcoming your pet or in the worst cases physically overcoming your pet is a preferred method for getting through to the animal mind. In the... 
by Kyle Haubrich | Nov 11, 2015 | Animal Behavior, Training
Different Training Methods Today there is a dichotomy in the pet training world. One camp sits firmly in the stance that dominance and somehow mentally overcoming your pet or in the worst cases physically overcoming your pet is a preferred method for getting through... 
by Kyle Haubrich | Nov 5, 2015 | Cats, Pet Sitting
Pricing for Cat Sitting VS Cat Boarding You can get a real deal when you hire a pet sitter for your cat. Really pet sitting is the perfect service for cats. A day at the kennel for a cat will generally be $12 – $20 depending on where you go. Hiring a pet sitter... 
by Kyle Haubrich | Oct 2, 2014 | Cats, Pet Sitting
Hello! This is Happy Paws for Cats and Dogs’ very first blog post! Welcome to our shiny new site! I thought I would take a moment and talk about why we exist and our philosophy behind what we do and love to do every day. We are new to town and excited to serve...
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