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Tick season is upon us! Advice from a professional dog walker

December 11, 2013 By Leslie Horn

Now that the rain has come, so do the ticks.   As a Professional dog walker, I have seen my fair share of ticks.  The dogs pick them up on our Adventure hikes and even just on our dog walks.   Please be sure to use some tick preventative on your dog to protect against these awful bloodsuckers!!  You can call any vet hospital for a recommendation, or just visit your local pet store.  Here are some links to help you out.  I have included a holistic alternative for a Vet Hospital as well.

http://holisticvetcare.com/

http://www.montclairvethospital.com

http://www.petco.com

/all sitting! Alcalanes Ridge

Filed Under: Adventure Trips, Dog Walking

Taking dogs hiking for the first time on Happy Tails Adventure hikes

October 23, 2013 By Leslie Horn

Many people ask “how do you get the dogs to stay with you when you are out hiking with a group of dogs?”  It’s simple really.  We go out in groups and we carefully screen our dogs before.  I set up a meeting with the client and the dog to get to know them both before we “go wild” in the open space.  If the dog has already gone on dog hikes with his parents, then he is a great candidate for our Adventure hike.  Some dog training on recall is needed to be eligible, but that is something that I work with while we are out there.  Lots of positive reinforcement with excited voices and love (and a little treats too)!  The new dogs are so thrilled to be out there racing the hillsides with their new dog friends, they don’t want to run off.  All dogs stick together in a pack when we are out there.  It’s truly amazing to be the leader of this pack.  I LOVE my job!!!!!!!!!

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Home Security for the Pet Sitter

October 23, 2013 By Leslie Horn

The holidays are quickly approaching and unfortunately the crime rate is on the rise.  Using a professional pet sitter can definitely give your house that “lived-in” look while you are on vacation. For Home Security, first, there will always be a car coming and going to your home in case a criminal is watching.  As a professional pet sitter, we can do a variety of things to make it look like someone is home.  We bring in the mail, newspaper and garbage.  We alternate lights indoors and outdoors.  We can open curtains during the day and close at night.  All of these little things add up to give your home the appearance that someone is there.  So when hiring a Professional Pet Sitter to take care of you dogs or cats when your are on vacation, be sure to utilize our home security options as well.

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Importance of Daily Exercise for Your Pet – How to Get The Maximum Benefit From a Professional Pet Sitter

September 25, 2013 By Leslie Horn

I have been  a Dog Walker and Dog Adventure Trip provider for 15 years!!  We can take care of those dogs that need to RUN RUN to get their regular exercise!  I love the energetic playful dogs that love to hike off leash in the open spaces on our Adventure trips.  You will find these dogs behaving better, being happier and getting into less trouble at home when we provide them with a daily exercise routine.  These hikes help maintain your dogs health by keeping your pets mobility and pets flexibility in use on a regular routine.  Constant daily stimulation and puppy socialization is so important to having an emotionally stable happy dog.   It’s hard to make that commitment to exercise your dog each day.  Life is busy.  When you can rely on a Professional Dog Walker it takes the worry and the guilt out owning a dog!  Puppy Training and Dog Training are a natural part of my daily visits with the dogs.  Lots of PRAISE!!!

 

Filed Under: Adventure Trips, Dog Walking

Why use a Professional Pet Sitter and Not a Kennel for Your Vacation Get-Away?

September 25, 2013 By Leslie Horn

I have been a Pet Sitter for 15 years!  Using a Professional Pet Sitter can be such a positive, healthy experience for you and your pet.   As Pet Sitter’s we generally have a love for all animals, with a strong instinct to nurture and love.  We are in the pet care industry because it is a passion for us.  A Kennel can be a scary place for a dog or cat.  Also, I have seen many pets get sick when staying in kennels.  The healthy choice would be to stay home in a familiar safe environment with a reliable caring Professional Pet Sitter to handle all Pet Care needs, Including hugs!

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Compassion, Competence, Care

Leslie has always demonstrated the highest level of compassion, competence, and care while looking after my four–legged children. I feel absolutely confident recommending Leslie and Happy Tails to anyone in need of pet sitting and/or pet walking. She is dependable, trustworthy, and a friend not only to your pet but also to you! Our pets are our children and anyone can feel comfortable putting Leslie in charge while you are away!”

Diane, Alamo

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Diane, Alamo

Leslie has always demonstrated the highest level of compassion, competence, and care while looking after my four–legged children. I feel absolutely confident recommending Leslie and Happy Tails to anyone in need of pet sitting and/or pet walking. She is dependable, trustworthy, and a friend not only to your pet but also to you! Our pets are our children and anyone can feel comfortable putting Leslie in charge while you are away!”
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Reliable

Happy Tails is so reliable and loving to our golden and border collie. Our border collie loves to play and she just loves the attention she gets from Happy Tails. I would highly recommend them to anyone.”

Kim

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Kim

Happy Tails is so reliable and loving to our golden and border collie. Our border collie loves to play and she just loves the attention she gets from Happy Tails. I would highly recommend them to anyone.”
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Competent, Trustworthy

I wish there were MORE stars to give Leslie the rating she deserves! What a tremendous relief to have found her. When I first contacted her, I was worried because my dog is a friendly, happy, but STRONG and not-quite-trained pit bull (one year old.) Leslie assured me that she has walked stronger dogs than Vin, and sure enough, she had no problem with my guy! Not only is Leslie extremely competent and trustworthy, but my dog LOVES her and she is a wonderful human being – quite a combination. Thanks Leslie!”

Allyn, Alamo

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Allyn, Alamo

I wish there were MORE stars to give Leslie the rating she deserves! What a tremendous relief to have found her. When I first contacted her, I was worried because my dog is a friendly, happy, but STRONG and not-quite-trained pit bull (one year old.) Leslie assured me that she has walked stronger dogs than Vin, and sure enough, she had no problem with my guy! Not only is Leslie extremely competent and trustworthy, but my dog LOVES her and she is a wonderful human being – quite a combination. Thanks Leslie!”
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True Animal Lover

“Leslie is a true animal lover and there is no one I trust more with our two kitties. She is knowledgeable, trustworthy and reliable. She is peace of mind!”

Karen, Walnut Creek

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Karen, Walnut Creek

“Leslie is a true animal lover and there is no one I trust more with our two kitties. She is knowledgeable, trustworthy and reliable. She is peace of mind!”
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