tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437264579475867005.comments2012-07-02T23:18:59.931-07:00Diary of a PetsitterFiona Mackenzie. Writerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03669889070557241716noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437264579475867005.post-8069584940582104872010-06-14T05:15:52.137-07:002010-06-14T05:15:52.137-07:00Thanks for this post, I have so many key stories I...Thanks for this post, I have so many key stories I wouldnt want to describe them all, including being locked in, being locked out, getting to a house and realising I have no key, giving the wrong keys to my staff, a key not working, a dog nearly eating a key...etc worrying thing is that I've not been in the business for long, but I guess I am still learning. So thanks for your tips....they will definately come in handy :)More For Pawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03507101887440778265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437264579475867005.post-439082111209628712009-03-21T09:11:00.000-07:002009-03-21T09:11:00.000-07:00As a very small child I was taught by teh vilaage...As a very small child I was taught by teh vilaage AA man how to get in to a car with a coat hanger. I suspect locks have changed and cars are more secure I wonder if it now works as well!!Un Peu Loufoquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387826515638192265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437264579475867005.post-77781193106383268332009-03-07T14:23:00.000-08:002009-03-07T14:23:00.000-08:00good points about keys! i got locked in a client&...good points about keys! <BR/>i got locked in a client's bathroom once (toilet). had to call the police to come get me out. it was probably one of the funnier stories of my pet sitting career.<BR/>(keys wouldn't have helped me in this instance, there was a defect in the door knob itself). you're post just reminded me of it. <BR/>about a month after the police helped me "break out" of that client's house, i locked me & the dog out of another house, in very cold weather, and the police had to help me break into that house!<BR/>never a dull moment as a pet sitter!Gorilla Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00365936415722896148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437264579475867005.post-13995261098992484852009-03-06T04:48:00.000-08:002009-03-06T04:48:00.000-08:00Hi Friend.. Interesting post.. Nice blog.. Keep up...Hi Friend.. Interesting post.. Nice blog.. Keep up the good work.. Will drop by your site often.. Do find time to visit my blog and post your comments.. Take care mate.. Cheers!!!Hanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07514592103973761791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437264579475867005.post-16763364265797919792009-03-04T08:55:00.000-08:002009-03-04T08:55:00.000-08:00Great advice especially having the keys attached t...Great advice especially having the keys attached to you, thanxJane Ardernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02583512185649295459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437264579475867005.post-66378670763052558952009-02-01T06:01:00.000-08:002009-02-01T06:01:00.000-08:00Thanks for this Fiona. It's really helpful.Peggy i...Thanks for this Fiona. It's really helpful.<BR/><BR/>Peggy is the dominant dog physically. She uses her weight when she needs to. Having said that psychologically, Teabag is the dominant one as she is bright and the first one Peg turns to in times of trouble. The balance between them seems to be just fine which is why I'm wary of upsetting it. I really don't want Peggy to become any more dominant as I know Teabag could be easily bullied.<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for this and I'll look into it further.Lane Mathiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147122748453850264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437264579475867005.post-35331651581579321812009-02-01T05:43:00.000-08:002009-02-01T05:43:00.000-08:00I do believe, Lane, that it may upset the balance ...I do believe, Lane, that it may upset the balance between them if it is Peggy who is more dominant? If it is Teabag who is 'in charge', then having Peggy speyed would increase Teabag's authority which would be fine. <BR/><BR/>How does Teabag behave towards Peggy when she is in season? Are there more squabbles would you say?<BR/><BR/>Many people spey their bitches to prevent ovarian related tumours but there can be side effects such as a slight bladder leakage. I think this is more common with dogs who are speyed before their first season. <BR/><BR/>I would discuss the pros and cons first with the head nurse if poss - otherwise you would have to pay for consultaion. She or he should have some leaflets on the subject as well as explaining more fully than I can.<BR/><BR/>On the whole, I believe that speying the less dominant female is a good thing and speying the more dominant one is not - unless there are medical reasons or they get on really, really well:) Take you time researching this and bare in mind that your vet may only look at the medical advantages to Peggy unless he/she is qualified in canine behaviour. <BR/><BR/>Hope this is usefully but it is just my opinion:) Good luck.Fiona Mackenzie. Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669889070557241716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437264579475867005.post-80220253187817517102009-02-01T05:19:00.000-08:002009-02-01T05:19:00.000-08:00A question. I know it's not related to petsitting ...A question. I know it's not related to petsitting but I hope you don't mind.<BR/><BR/>Peggy is in season. She is 3 years old. It's not really that much bother although she's missing her walks at the moment.<BR/><BR/>My other dog Teabag is four and she was speyed very young before we had her.<BR/><BR/>The balance between them is fine. They get on well. Only the very occasional scrap.<BR/><BR/>Should I leave Peggy unspeyed? Are their any health connotations to this? And do you think having her 'done' would upset the balance between them?Lane Mathiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147122748453850264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437264579475867005.post-81715591866098882912009-01-27T10:16:00.000-08:002009-01-27T10:16:00.000-08:00I haven't changed the way I dress most of the time...I haven't changed the way I dress most of the time, but I will now occasionally change out of mud-spattered trousers to go to the shops! <BR/><BR/>I didn't get much airtime - my after wasn't shown, but I did a twirl on the catwalk! I'll be putting some photos up on my websites once I've got them sorted out.Linda Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04916374906353488597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437264579475867005.post-80973942859333759522009-01-25T03:13:00.000-08:002009-01-25T03:13:00.000-08:00Lane - it could have gone horribly wrong. He might...Lane - it could have gone horribly wrong. He might have thought I was questioning his bravery and performed more leaps and jumps.<BR/><BR/>Mina - OMG. Where you? I must watch it again on iPlayer. It did look great fun but I don't know if I could give up my army boots and cargo trousers for anyone.Fiona Mackenzie. Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669889070557241716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437264579475867005.post-56079083037217981442009-01-22T08:04:00.000-08:002009-01-22T08:04:00.000-08:00"Did any one see the Trinny and Suzanne Meet Their..."Did any one see the Trinny and Suzanne Meet Their Match with the dog owning girls? Loved it."<BR/><BR/>Saw it? I was on it! ;) http://www.minashouse.btinternet.co.uk/02.jpg That's me on the right. They didn't really show our 'after', possibly due to me complaining about the silly shoes they gave me. Fab for a night out, but pants for walking across unkempt grass!<BR/><BR/>My old dog Buster once ran out onto an icy pond, chasing ducks. He got a big shock when he got to the end of the ice and ran into very cold water. That was the end of our walk, which had only just begun. We both learned our lesson that day.Linda Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04916374906353488597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437264579475867005.post-37023071684369988982009-01-22T01:28:00.000-08:002009-01-22T01:28:00.000-08:00Good advice Fiona. What a relief that Archie respo...Good advice Fiona. What a relief that Archie responded to 'chicken'.<BR/><BR/>Off to check out 'healthy cakes'.Lane Mathiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147122748453850264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437264579475867005.post-54401754858954839282009-01-08T06:48:00.000-08:002009-01-08T06:48:00.000-08:00Ha! So good to see Peggy and Teabag on your page!...Ha! So good to see Peggy and Teabag on your page!<BR/><BR/>The dog biscuit recipe sounds great, I might make them for the poor pooch next door who gets left home alone all day and hates it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871239587214383387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437264579475867005.post-23867268456454705632008-12-23T13:07:00.000-08:002008-12-23T13:07:00.000-08:00I am definitely going to try this recipe. Thank yo...I am definitely going to try this recipe. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>The girls are very pleased to see their picture here:-)Lane Mathiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147122748453850264noreply@blogger.com