 This is my kitty Aislinn and she is one of many reasons why I became certified an an instructor of Pet Tech Pet CPR classes. The course offers a lot of information on day-to-day care in additional to the CPR and after I took the class I had a list of things I wanted to change in my own life that I had never thought about before. Here is my list:
Add Comment  There are lots of ways that people choose a new family dog. Some may search the newspaper for advertisements from breeders who are selling new puppies; others find breeders via listings on the internet, while still more may simply purchase a puppy from a local pet store. Perhaps the best method, however, in terms of being helpful to society in general is to adopt a dog from a local animal shelter. Adopting a dog brings a new friend into your life and it also helps to reduce the number of unwanted and homeless dogs in your area. Unless the shelter is a “no kill” facility (and these are sadly few and far between), it will also save a dog’s life. Animal lovers everywhere champion the adoption of dogs from shelters as opposed to any other method of bringing home a new pet for this reason alone, but there are other reasons to choose the adoption option.  I have not finished this book but I had to recommend it to everyone right away. Anyone who has an older dog or has a dog approaching old age, read this book today! The faculty of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University have done a wonderful job gathering basic information on everything you need to know about your aging dog and have presented it in a straightforward, easy to understand way. There are clear explanations of which situations are an emergency and what behaviors should be watched for. They begin with a breakdown of what is considered "old" for dogs and the general aging process. We have one copy available to borrow from our Library, or go buy yours today!  In a couple weeks I will be taking a course to become a PetTech Instructor. Over the next couple of months all of our sitters will take the course and become certified at which point I will begin offering these courses to the public! It is a great 8 hour course that covers:
I will be blogging and posting on Facebook about what I learn and I am very excite about our team learning all of these new skills. You can be sure that Sidehill Sitters are watching out for your pets with the best knowledge available! Learn more about the course and let me know if you would like to take a class in the future. I can contact your when we get the first class scheduled.  Countryside Animal Hospital was kind enough to speak to us and participate in our local business highlights. They are a very warm, friendly clinic that has a feeling of home. Read on below to learn everything you need to consider when choosing a new vet!
Location: 3820 South Timberline Road Fort Collins, CO 80525 On Timberline between Harmony and Horsetooth Phone: (970) 223-7789 Email: vet@countrysidevet.com Website: http://www.countrysidevet.com/  There are many requirements that a pet owner must meet before traveling by air with a dog. While specific regulations will vary by airline, most airlines work with the same general rules when it comes to flying dogs.
Food and Water Do not worry about feeding and watering your dog while on the plane. A dog can travel for 10 hours without food or water and will be much less uncomfortable than having to hold it during a flight. Consider reducing food before the flight as well and walk your dog before the flight to encourage them to go to the bathroom. Some airlines to require bowls be attached to the kennel and food be taped to the kennel in case it is needed.  Ever since my last dog passed away in December people have been asking me when I am going to get another dog. I am definitely not ready for another dog right now but who can resist looking at cute puppy pictures? For my own reasons I know I will get another purebred puppy from a good breeder (breeder versus rescue is a discussion for another day), but when I looked at Rottweilers I cannot think of anything but my last pup Xander. I feel it would be hard for me to have another puppy that looked so much like my last boy. I had never before thought of having a different breed but I have really been thinking about what characteristics I am looking for in my next dog. Here are some of the things I have been considering and that anyone looking for a new dog should think about:
Quinn and Tilly are two of our favorite pups! Here they are having a great time playing during one of our visits. Quinn sounds so fierce! I came across this video on my phone recently and had to share. This was taken just shortly before my pup Xander passed away so you can tell he does not feel great, but he and our cat Aislinn always got along wonderfully and this cleaning was almost a daily activity. Sorry for my terrible video skills!  Our first vet highlight is here! Gamble Pet Clinic is a fantastic clinic in northern Fort Collins that caters to dogs and cats and focuses on preventative medicine to keep their clients happy and healthy. Read on below to learn everything you need to consider when choosing a new vet!
Location: 2108 Midpoint Dr., Suite 4 Fort Collins, CO 80525 Corner of Prospect and Timberline Phone: (970) 221-9995 Email: gamblepetclinic@digis.net Website: http://www.gamblepetclinic.com | Liana - owner of
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