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523: From Touch to Trust: Building Better Dog Relationships with Garrett Stevens

523: From Touch to Trust: Building Better Dog Relationships with Garrett Stevens

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What are the silent ways dogs communicate with us? In this episode, Garrett Stevens, owner of Stevens Family Kennels and Dog Language Center, dives into the four pillars of dog language: touch, space, movement, and energy. He emphasizes the importance of non-verbal communication in understanding and managing canine behavior. Garrett also shares practical tips for conducting behavioral assessments and creating a balanced, calm environment for dogs. Ultimately, he reminds us that between a stimulus and a response, there is a space where meaningful change can happen

187: Helping Clients Bond with Their Pets with Cherie Marquez

187: Helping Clients Bond with Their Pets with Cherie Marquez

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How do we help deepen the relationship between the client and their pet? With the pet craze in full swing and many owners struggling to connect with their new family member, pet professionals can help guide their clients into a deeper bond with their pets. Cherie Marquez, The Dog Mystic, is passionate about keeping pets in their forever home through education, training, and building trust. Cherie encourages us to set aside the technology and be present in the moment to focus on the pets around us. She also shares some awesome techniques to teach our clients how to deal with separation anxiety.

171: Decision Fatigue

171: Decision Fatigue

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Have you ever just wished you could stop making decisions? Decision fatigue comes from being overwhelmed with options and the never ending day-to-day decisions we have to make. We share our battle with it and how it can impact you and your business. We also share some of the simple things we can do to manage it. Natasha O’Banion answers the question, “How do I know it’s time to stop a service?”

157: Passion and Compassion with Renee Neideigh

157: Passion and Compassion with Renee Neideigh

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Renee Neideigh, owner of Day with Renee Dog Walking, dove into pet sitting to avoid burnout as a vet tech and better align her passion with her mission. She talks about how to care for pets (and their owners) after a cancer diagnosis and the importance of just being there for them. Renee shares what the transition into pet sitting has been like, and the importance of authenticity and honesty in pet care. We discuss how to build a better relationship with our clients and how pet sitters nurture a better bond between the pet and their owner.

094- Holistic Pet Care with Gillian Edwards

094- Holistic Pet Care with Gillian Edwards

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On today’s episode, Gillian Edwards, owner of Four Paws Holistic Therapy, joins us to talk all about holistic pet care. Gillian shares how pet sitters are a part of the pets care team, and how we can learn more about massage, animal communication, and the role reiki plays in their long term care.