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How ? Easy… A profession dog behaviourist or trainer can save you money….

• By providing guidance through the process of choosing and finding the right dog for you and your family.

• Helping you in the purchase of dog supplies.

• Show you how to avoid or stop your dog’s behavioral issues.

• A well-trained dog will come when called and not escape. This will save you a lot of undue stress !

To save money and to be happier, Always consider using a professional dog trainer or behaviourist. Contact us for recommendations to some of the best trainers and behaviourists on the Gold Coast !

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Boredom and variety are always inter-connected in cases of dog misbehaving. Yes. This is true. Many times, boredom can be managed with variety of materials that will distract the animals to a greater extent.  Hence, the dog may not do the abnormal or unwanted activity arising out of the boredom experienced by it.

Bored dogs may have different types of behavioral patterns.  For example, some dogs will be seen barking continuously and some may be engaged always in some digging activities.

There are many ways to get your dog out of its boredom activities. Many toys can stimulate your dog and you do not have to spend a fortune usually.   Investing in a KONG and filling it with Vitamin Gel (and letting the Gel freeze) is a great boredom buster. If they don’t like the gel, put some of their favourite kibble (dry food) in the kong and “plug” up the ends with some peanut butter. To make it extra tricky, freeze the KONG so as the peanut butter is frozen too.

These may be kept inside the crate and in particular, puppies love these items.  A buster cube with multiple treats may be placed in the dog’s shelter and the animal soon understands on how to roll the buster cube to get the treats it prefers. A Buster Cube is an ingenious toy used for simulating and activating your dog during play and feed time.  Instead of placing the food monotonously in one place, change the place of feeding suddenly.

Dog love to work for their food so make a game of it thru the use of a buster cube or even other activities.

Such actions will be helpful for removing the boredom like activity in your dog. Activities pertaining to boredom need to be redefined well by the dog owners.  This will help them to a greater extent to drive away the unwanted behavior patterns in their pet dogs.

For example, some dogs may often have destructive biting characters and will be seen biting chair, cloth, mats, and everything they can see. After ruling out the teething problem if it is a puppy, provide  it with some large sized balls, mineral mixture based bone materials, etc. Such variety of materials help to reduce the boredom related activities.

One of the best ways to help alleviate boredom in your dog is to employ a dog walker.  Gold Coast Pet Sitting offers dog walks as well as doggie adventures or doggie daycare within your home. All Gold Coast Pet Sitting Dog Walkers try to provide physical as well as mental stimulation so as you have a tired (yet happy) dog !

What are some of the ways you help alleviate boredom in your dogs ?

Easter, Good Friday and Anzac Day Pet Sitting and Dog Walking – limited spots still available !

It’s that time of year ….  Easter !  It’s extra special this year as it is a very long weekend due to Anzac Day public holiday happening along side it.

Gold Coast Pet Sitting is still accepting pet sitting, dog walking and limited overnight pet sitting bookings during this period.

Why you should hire GCPS versus friends:

While having friends, family, or neighbors care for your pets may seem like a logical (cheaper) choice, professional pet sitters (like us) do this for a living and have the experience necessary to care for your animals.  ( Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page to learn of the myriad of reasons “why” ! )

Click here to download ( FREE ) a list of Questions to ask any Potential Pet Sitter.

What’s in it for you once you choose Gold Coast Pet Sitting:

• You are connected to a community of other Gold Coast pet parents through our email newsletter, Facebook pages, twitter and website !  No other pet sitting business is as well established, active and connected with social media.
• You can choose the way you want to contact us: Phone, SMS, Email, Facebook or Twitter !
• You have a team that are the type of extended family you want — friendly, loving, trust worthy, professional, knowledgeable and experienced !
• Your pets get to enjoy all the sights, smells, and sounds of HOME ensuring you come home to your happy, healthy pets as they are waiting for you. Plus your home and property is kept safe and problems are identified early - saving you from stress/bills on your arrival.
• You do not have to endure traffic, waiting for boarding kennels/catteries to open, travel trauma for the pet(s), having to pack an extra bag for your dogs, potential extra vet bills due to kennel cough or cat flu…..
• You have someone who will help connect you to many valuable resources within the local community because of the relationships the owner has built and continues build with the Gold Coast community.

What are our prices ?

Remember, our prices are all inclusive and stay the same all year !  No nasty extra charges or surprises.

If you live within 15 minutes of Oxenford Cove Park or within any of the following suburbs of Carrara, Benowa, Bundall, Sorrento, Highland Park, Worongary, Merrimac, Clear Island Waters, Robina, Tallai, Gilston, Molendinar, Ashmore, Southport, Runaway Bay, Nerang, Oxenford, Helensvale, Coomera, Upper Coomera, Monterey Keys, Pacific Pines, Pimpama, Willow Vale, Maudsland, Palm Beach, Currumbin, Currumbin Waters, Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Waters, Andrews, Tugan, Bilinga, Coolangatta, Tugan Heights, Kirra, Varsity Lakes, Miami, Nobby Beach, Reedy Creek, Murwillumbah and Northern NSW your pet sitting prices are:

• $25 for one standard 30-40 minute pet sitting visit
• $35 for one standard 30-40 minute visit plus one quick 20 minute visit
• $35 for one luxury 60 minute visit
• $50 for two standard pet sitting visits
• $70 for two luxury 60 minute visits
• $75 for three standard pet sitting visits

All our pet sitting bookings include a neighbourhood dog walk (whenever possible), medication (when needed), poop scooping, kitty litter cleaning, feeding, light grooming, massage, watering of plants, wheelie bin in/out, mail collection, and ensuring your home is secure and safe.

If you live outside our service area, please add $10 to cover travel charges to service your area.

For overnight pet sitting, please book now as we have very limited spots available, the cost is $60 per night.

BOOK NOW !

Loving YOUR pets and keeping YOUR home safe

PHONE 0420 355 887  or  click here to contact us !

Our phone hours are Monday – Sunday 8am until 6pm

Dog owners love to think of their dogs as children.  “That’s my baby,” they’ll say when referring to their dogs.  They’ll refer to themselves as “Mommy” or “Daddy” when talking to their dogs as well.  And, of course, they buy their dogs toys to play with.  Choosing the right dog toys can be tricky.  People like to get cute, squeaky toys for their dogs or give them stuffed animals to chew on and carry around (the stuffed toy becomes the dog’s “baby” quite often – “Get your baby, checkers!  Checkers, where’s your baby?”) because they think it’s “adorable.”  Dog toys don’t need to be “cute.”  They need to be practical, fun for the dog, durable, and safe.

Avoid Non-Toy “Toys”

For as lovable, loyal, friendly, and playful as they are, dogs are not the brightest creatures.  They are naturally attracted to things that can cause them the most harm.  It’s important to start early with your dog, providing save toys to chew and play with while teaching the animal to avoid household items it may wish to use as toys.  Dogs love to chew on pantyhose, for example, but these could easily be partially ingested, choking the dog.  Some dogs will chew on power cords, risking a harmful (or fatal) electric shock.  Teach your dog early on what things are for chewing and playing and what things are off limits.

The Best, Safest Dog Toys

The size of a toy is an important consideration.  Kongs, balls, and other typical toys must be small enough that the dog can chew them and carry them, but not so small that they can become lodged in the dog’s mouth or throat.

Durability is a factor, especially for a dog that loves to chew.  A toy that will break apart easily can become a hazard as the small, sharp parts can be swallowed, caught in the throat, or cut the mouth and gums.  Again, a hard rubber Kong (easily one of the best dog toys ever conceived) is an excellent choice.

Softer toys, like the popular “squeak” toys made of thin plastic and full of air are good for dogs that are a bit gentler.  They’re unlikely to chew through such items and are usually attracted by the squeaking sound.

Tennis balls are great for some dogs, but poor choices for others.  This is a question of size ratios.  If the dog is too small to fit a tennis ball all the way in its mouth, then it can be an excellent toy that the dog will love but costs very little.  If the ball can fit all the way in the dog’s maw, however, it becomes a choking hazard.

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Gold Coast Pet Sitting services the following suburbs of  Carrara, Benowa, Bundall, Sorrento, Highland Park, Worongary, Merrimac, Clear Island Waters, Robina, Tallai, Gilston, Molendinar, Ashmore, Southport, Runaway Bay, Oxenford, Helensvale, Coomera, Upper Coomera, Monterey Keys, Pacific Pines, Pimpama, Hope Island, Willow Vale, Maudsland, Coombabah, Palm Beach, Currumbin, Currumbin Waters, Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Waters, Andrews, Tugan, Bilinga, Coolangatta, Tugan Heights, Kirra, Varsity Lakes, Miami, Nobby Beach, Reedy Creek.

Gold Coast Pet Sitting provide caring and affordable Pet Sitting & Pet Minding services on the Gold Coast specialising within the following suburbs of Carrara, Benowa, Bundall, Sorrento, Highland Park, Worongary, Merrimac, Clear Island Waters, Robina, Tallai, Gilston, Molendinar, Ashmore, Southport, Runaway Bay, Oxenford, Helensvale, Coomera, Upper Coomera, Monterey Keys, Pacific Pines, Pimpama, Hope Island, Willow Vale, Maudsland, Coombabah, Palm Beach, Currumbin, Currumbin Waters, Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Waters, Andrews, Tugan, Bilinga, Coolangatta, Tugan Heights, Kirra, Varsity Lakes, Miami, Nobby Beach, Reedy Creek and have been since late 2008.

Save the stress and have a great, relaxing holiday knowing that Gold Coast Pet Sitting will be looking after your pets in the comfort and familiar surroundings of their own home.  With many years in the business, Gold Coast Pet Sitting knows that providing an in home Pet Sitting / Pet Minding service will lessen the stress caused by your absence.  They are able to take care of not only dogs and cats, but goldfish, guinea pigs, poultry, birds and any other small domesticated animal.

Unlike boarding kennels and catteries, which can be impersonal at times, Pet Sitting is a cost effective way to have your beloved pets looked after in a friendly and calm atmosphere.  The benefits of having your pet looked after in their own home are many and include:

• exposure to illness from other pets is minimised
• feeding and exercise routine is not interrupted
• no travel trauma for pets or owners

They not only provide Pet Sitting, but incorporate dog walks and are happy to administer medications if necessary.  Your pets health and safety is paramount to Gold Coast Pet Sitting and only the best of care is provided.

In fact, there are a few more services that Gold Coast Pet Sitting provides including clearing out your letterbox and put out your rubbish bins so that the home has a “lived in look” whilst you’re away.

So, for your next trip away whether it be for a few weeks or a weekend, contact Gold Coast Pet Sitting to arrange all your Pet Sitting requirements on (0420) 355 887.

Pet Sitting & Pet Minding Gold Coast

Carrara, Benowa, Bundall, Sorrento, Highland Park, Worongary, Merrimac, Clear Island Waters, Robina, Tallai, Gilston, Molendinar, Ashmore, Southport, Runaway Bay, Oxenford, Helensvale, Coomera, Upper Coomera, Monterey Keys, Pacific Pines, Pimpama, Hope Island, Willow Vale, Maudsland, Coombabah, Palm Beach, Currumbin, Currumbin Waters, Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Waters, Andrews, Tugan, Bilinga, Coolangatta, Tugan Heights, Kirra, Varsity Lakes, Miami, Nobby Beach, Reedy Creek.

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IT’S ON AGAIN THIS YEAR – Who is planning to go ?

I’m interested in getting a team together for this year’s RSPCA Million Paws Walk at Pizzey Park, MIAMI on May 15. You can register your interest at http://meetu.ps/FVdx or on the wall at http://www.fb.com/goldcoastpets or even drop me an email !

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From PetSitUSA’s blog:

If you’re looking for a pet sitter for the first time, you really need to get busy. You’ll need to  allow for enough time to meet with at least one pet sitter before you hire someone. Since you’re hiring someone to care for your pet and home, you don’t want feel rushed into making a decision that may not be a good fit. Planning early can help.

If you already have a relationship with a pet sitter, and need pet care between now and the end of the year, give him or her a call right away! If not, you’ll risk hearing, “I’m sorry, but I”m booked!”

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If you are a current client of Gold Coast Pet Sitting, I’m already “book out” for Live In House Sitting and Overnights on select dates. If you are a new client, I would strongly advise you to get into action sooner rather than later:  we do offer two free meet n greets with every booking to help you.

As I am the Founder of the Network of Professional Pet Carers Gold Coast, if I cannot be of assistance I will be able to be of assistance to you by finding the appropriate available pet carer for your requirements.  At the same time, the majority of Network members are already quite busy for the last two weeks of December and first week of January.

I bought this book in late September. I love it.  I’m sharing some of it with you here.  You can also download a preview of the eBook [ here ] — xox Aunty Vanessa

101 Ways to Keep Your Dog Entertained

by Sarah McMullen

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In 101 Ways to Keep your Dog Entertained Sarah McMullen shows you how to enrich your dogs life & prevent and solve behaviour problems by starting at home. Sarah’s informative & light hearted style guides you step by step…..giving you the keys to help prevent serious problems like separation anxiety, and solving many destructive and unacceptable behaviour problems.

Full of practical, innovative suggestions that will benefit both you and your dog

Discover…

• Over 101 ways to keep your dog entertained
• Valuable information for home alone dogs
• Welfare and safety considerations
• Low cost ideas
• Ideas for interactive entertainment
• Training and health care ideas & instruction
• The best toys & items you can buy
• And much more!

101 Ways to Keep your Dog Entertained is a MUST HAVE for Every Dog Owner!

YOUR DOG WILL LOVE YOU FOR IT!

Here’s a sample:

LOW COST IDEAS

Treasure Hunt – Hide treats before going out.

Have you bought this eBook ?  What did you think of it ?

Have you tried the Treasure Hunt idea ?  What was your experience ?

Search 101 Ways in the search box to the right to find more ideas from this marvellous eBook !