Working With Animals

Dog Sitting Tips: The Ins and Outs of Doggy Introductions

April 8, 2012

Whether you are dog sitting a friend’s pet for an overnight or you are introducing a new furry friend to the family, first time doggy introductions can be tricky. Even if your dogs are the friendliest and most well-behaved creatures on the planet (as all of our pets are of course), being careful and prepared [...]

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Becoming A Pet Sitter – Your Dream Job?

March 20, 2012

A love of animals and the desire to change your lifestyle are two reasons to consider becoming a pet sitter. For dog and cat lovers alike this may seem like a dream job, but for many, becoming a professional sitter is easily within reach. For anyone thinking of taking this route, the first thing I’d [...]

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Pet-Sitting Multiple Critters? 4 Tips for Maintaining your Sanity

February 21, 2012

If you run a one-man pet-sitting business—that is to say, if you, like most pet-sitters, do it as a way of earning extra cash—then you probably don’t have anyone to assist you in taking care of pets. One common situation for us occasional pet-sitters is being stuck with several animals at one time. While having [...]

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Veterinary Science Allows For Multiple Careers

February 14, 2012

Veterinary science is one of the fastest growing majors among college students. Due to its increased popularity we are also seeing an increase of opportunities for those who studies veterinary science. Dozens of top universities across the nation offer veterinary science programs which prepare students for a number of outstanding careers. Herpetologist Herpetologist study a [...]

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Gregory Popovich and His Comedy Pet Theater Show in Vegas

February 13, 2012

Fans of the reality show America’s Got Talent may be familiar with the name Gregory Popovich. He showed up at the Los Angeles auditions during the second season (back in 2007) and made it all the way through to the top ten with his trained animal act before being eliminated. But it seems that he [...]

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Things You Can Do to Help Protect Wildlife

August 29, 2011

Many people from all walks of life have a sincere desire to help preserve our natural environment, but they simply do not know how to channel this spirit of activism into genuine progress. Although raising awareness about the crucial need to protect wildlife has become increasingly prevalent, you might find yourself asking “what is conservation?” [...]

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Pet Owners: Reaching Out To a Different Breed

July 26, 2011

If you’re new to the pet grooming world or involved in a similar pet-related business, it’s extremely important to gain and keep clients. Pet owners are a different breed so you need to adjust your methods to address their priorities. There are a few simple, common-sense ways to ensure that you’re marketing effectively to pet [...]

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The Best Jobs for Animal Lovers

February 7, 2011

Whether your love of animals is focused on dogs, cats, birds, larger breeds, or all of God’s creatures, you can turn your passion for pets into a paying position without too much trouble. You may think that a lot of schooling is required to achieve this, but in fact, you can cavort with man’s best friend (for money) without so much as a high-school diploma, depending on which avenue of pet care you choose to pursue.

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Wild Animal Domestication: Is it Ethical?

August 11, 2010

If you think about it, all animals were at one time or another wild. Pets that we bring into our homes (dogs, cats, birds, etc.) and livestock that we use for food (pigs, chickens, cattle, etc.) were free-range animals that had little or nothing to do with humans, once upon a time. And then we began to colonize the Earth, the agrarian revolution allowed us to form permanent homes, and the practice of domesticating animals became commonplace.

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Service Dogs: Helping People Help Themselves

July 19, 2010

When you think of service dogs, you may picture a friendly lab leading a blind person across the street or helping them navigate their neighborhood, an animal that is trained to warn epileptics when a seizure is coming on, or an assistant for those who are confined to a wheelchair, crutches, or braces.