Blixes Park Rancho Mirage

I take Indio on a daily walk and today we went to Blixes Park. You can see it is an incredible park to take your dog. Call about daily dog walks and trips to local parks. Desert Pet Sitting 760-449-6881
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Rambo Maine Coon Cat

Rambo is one of out many feline clients. Call Desert Pet Sitting. 760-449-6881
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My Interview with Quickbooks about Desert Pet Sitting

Overnight Pet sit with Indio

Indio is a Dalmation who was rescued from the Greyhound Bus station in Indio. She enjoys the comfort of her own own while her people are away. Call desert pet sitting 449-6881
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Play Dead Like I Have Never Seen!

DEAD DOG LEARN TO TRAIN LIKE THIS @ Yahoo! Video

Timmy dining out...

At pet friendly Lotsa Mozza in Palm Springs while his dad is out of town. Call Desert Pet Sitting to arrange VIP (very important pet) care while you are away. 760-449-6881

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Three Pups enjoy their own yard...

While their humans vacation this summer. Palm Springs pet sitting services. Desert Pet Sitting 760-449-6881
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Jake keeping cool in the pool.

Jakes humans call Desert Pet Sitting when they need in home care for their pooch! 760-449-6881
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Brutus is happy!

His mom and dad hired Desert Pet Sitting while they got away for the weekend. 760-449-6881
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Pet Sitting Roxy in Palm Desert

Roxy is a beautiful Main Coon cat. I pet sit her on a regular basis when her people travel. Call Desert Pet Sitting 760-449-6881
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Doggie Daycare

Pepper relaxes on the couch while we host Max at our house for some doggy daycare. For your pet sitting needs call Desert Pet Sitting. 760-449-6881
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Bermuda and Dune Pet Sitting

Bermuda and Dune were left abanduned at the Bermuda Dune Airport. These guys have a happy home now and their humans hire Desert Pet Sitting when they go away for the weekend. 760-449-6881
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Doggie daycare for Bently

When Bently's mom is taking classes, she drops bently off for our Doggy Daycare service. Bently loves to visit while mom is at school. Desert Pet Sitting 760-449-6881
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Three very good girls

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Moxie is a new addition to this labradoodle family.

Rach loves it when we are hired to pet sit these guys. Desert Pet Sitting 760-449-6881
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Daily pet sitting visits for Timmy in Rancho Mirage.

Pet sitting and daily visits while you are working. Desert Pet Sitting 760-449-6881
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Playing with Nico and Fasa

When Nico and Fasa's mom and dad are out of town they call Desert Pet Sitting to care for their pups. Reliable and Affordable Desert Pet Sitting. 760-449-6881
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Puppy Loves Chicks - Too Cute - Click Play

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Pet Sitting Casper in La Quinta.

Casper loves the care he receives while his mom and dad are away. Desert Pet Sitting 760-449-6881
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How my kitty spends her days.

Should yours not too even when you are away?

Call desert Pet Sitting when you need help caring for your pets when you just can't be there. 760-449-6881
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Juliette loves the water at the Palm Desert Doggie Park.

Trips to the doggy park to play in the water are ideal alternatives to dog walks when the desert days get crazy hot.

Daily dog walking, trips to doggy parks, and pet sitting services from Desert Pet Sitting 760-449-6881.
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Doggie Day Care in La Quinta.

Me and Elbe hanging out together while his mom and dad take care of some business. Hourly doggie day care available from Desert Pet Sitting. 760-449-6881.

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Golden Retriever Training and Care. Free PDF Ebook Download!

Please visit www.desertpetsitting.com/petcareebooks to download instantly this free PDF ebook full of basic and practical Golden advice and information.

Ten great topics completely free from Desert Pet Sitting. Visit our pet care ebook store now! Lots of free pet care ebooks!

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Kira playing at the Palm Desert Dog Park near Washington St.

Day trips to the dog park are a great idea while you are working. Fido will love you for it! Call Desert Pet Sitting to book your pups trip to the park. 760-449-6881
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Kira having an over night pet sitting

While her mom and dad are out of town. Let your pet relax in the comfort of their own home while you travel. Over night stays available. Desert Pet Sitting 760-449-6881
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Surviving Your New Cats Claws

So you went to the shelter (hopefully) and you found your perfect kitty. She was so sweet at the shelter, and so grateful when you got her home, but now - your wonderful kitty has claws and uses them!

Your skin is badly damaged and your beautiful new couch looks 100 yrs old thanks to that little puff ball you picked up at the shelter. Before you regret adopting your new cat and go to extremes and declaw your cat so you can live peacefully, consider these ideas first:

When you declaw your cat you are preforming an amputation that is not merely a kitty manicure. You are doing what would be compared to removing your finger tips from the first knuckle, and living your life with your hands mutilated as such. A cats declawing experience is no less traumatic.

With that said (you can do a search on declawing and it's effects for more on this subject), this article is about humane solutions so you can avoid declawing your cat.
Cats scratch not to sharpen their claws, they scratch to mark out territory and also because it feels really good to them.

When you are working with your cat, and showing them the boundaries of your house (the couch is not a scratching post), keep this mantra in mind "Direction over discipline; direction over discipline."

Training your cat where to scratch is not rocket science - you just need to buy some things for kitty and provide some time and direction for your cat. Honestly, it's that simple.

When I brought my kitty home from the shelter, I was prepared. I covered my couches with blankets (a temporary fix to shield from kitties claws), had lots of kitty toys, and purchased three scratch boxes (shown in photo).

NOW THIS IS KEY: You can see my kitty enjoying her scratch box; this is the Alpine Scratcher, and my kitty prefers to scratch this over the couch. In this way I have provided her with direction as to where a good place to scratch is.

So, in-a-nut-shell of kitty training; find things that your cat will naturally prefer to scratch over your couch - that is key - and provide these things for her.

Another tool I use is a spay bottle set on mist. This is used as a tool to annoy kitty (not discipline), when she scratches where she is not suppose too. By providing pleasurable (remember scratching feels so good for kitty) places through out my house and using the annoying spray bottle to discourage kitty away from my couch and chairs, I am setting up a natural training environment for kitty to live in harmony.

Make sure you play with your cat as this will help with boredom. Another trick is to hang cool carpets on your wall (seriously), rub catnip on the carpets, and let kitty at them. You can also keep your cats claws trimmed. Any groomer can do it or you can learn to do it yourself.

There are literally hundreds of products and things you can make to distract your cat from your couch - a piece of wood, a carpeted cat jungle (Petco or homemade), even stuffed animals hanging from a doorknob! Use your imagination and see what works for your cat.

In summary, use direction over discipline and your cat will have her favorite places, while you still have yours in one piece!

Rach with Doggy Daycare Clients Elbe and Violet.

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Pet Sitting , Cathedral City

I love "my babies"!
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Pepper our happy adopted kitty.

You can see the kitties for adoption at Petco (Fred Waring and 111) are very healthy and happy. Cat adoption this saturday.
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Heidi Playing While An Evening Pet Sitting visit.

A pet sitter is an excellent alternative to boarding. Call Desert Pet Sitting. 760-449-6881
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Abby and I enjoying evening pet sitting and dog walking in Indian Wells

Desert Pet Sitting. Reliable and affordable pet care. 760-449-6881
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Tiramiso takes some morning sun.

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Carmella doing yoga with me while I do a morning visit.

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Morning dog walking with Abby.

Palm Desert Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Services. Desert Pet Sitting @ 760-449-6881
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An Engineers Guide To Cats

Kitten Adoption at Petco.

Email terah@desertpetsitting.com for info.
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Harley is beautiful and available for adoption at Petco, Palm Desert.

Contact michelescats@yahoo.com if you missed cat adoption day at Petco (each Saturday).
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Barney is available at the Petco in Palm Desert at the Kitty Adoption every Saturday.

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Day Trips to Palm Desert Dog Park.

Juilette loves to play in the water at the Palm Desert Doggie Park. Trips to the Park for your pooch while you work is a great idea. Call Terah 768-449-6881
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Free Ebook - Happy Cats At Home

Desert Pet Sitting is happy to offer it's visitors and cat lovers a great new ebook.

Simply click the link below to download this PDF "Happy Cats At Home" with create chapters like:

Table Of Contents

1. A Look At Cat Breeds
2. An In Depth Look At Siamese Cats
3. Caring For Persian Cats
4. Cats And Feline Diabetes
5. Cats And Ring Worm
6. Cats Bonding With Their Owners
7. Common Health Problems Of Cats
8. Common Meanings Of Cat Behavior
9. Curing Cat Bad Breath
10. Dealing With Cat Allergies
11. Pet Links and Resources

Get Your FREE copy of Happy Cats At Home from Desert Pet Sitting.

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Pet Sitting Buster and Missy in La Quinta

Labradoodles - Nico & Fasa

Nico and Fasa are incredible labradoodles that I pet sit. They both are excellent walkers and well-behaved. Fun is always on these dogs minds for sure - it's a pleasure to care for them! :)

Daily Pet Sitting Cloe in Palm Desert

This is Cloe. An 11 yr old rescue kitty. When her people are out of town I pet sit her daily to keep her comfy and happy.

The purr engine is always on. She is just a love that wants lovin' and greenies.

This dog is smiling.

I kid you not!
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Kitties For Adoption

These kitties will be available for adoption soon. If you would like to adopt these, or see other kitties, email michelescats@yahoo.com for info.
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Pet Sitting Happy Pups

Enjoying time at home while mom and dad enjoy time away to relax. Indio, La Quinta Pet Sitting Services call 760-449-6881 Desert Pet Sitting

Missy

Enjoying her own backyard while her people relax on vacation knowing she is in the comfort of their home. Call Desert Pet Sitting 760-449-6881
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Pepper

Is really having a hard time relaxing in her new home... NOT! :) We are so happy to have her.
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Missy and Buster

enjoying a beautiful Friday morning in their side yard, in La Quinta, California, while their people are enjoying a worry free vacation.

For all you pet sitting needs give Desert Pet Sitting a call. 760-449-6881

Pepper's Favorite Food.

Pepper has had quite the appitite since she got here. I have been feeding her Life's Abundance Premium cat food. (His food is very fresh because it is made in small batches, in USA, and is only sold directly from the company's representatives (like me). Visit http:/www.freepetfoodsample.com to request your free, no obligation, sample.
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Rachel and Pepper

Pepper has not done much but sleep and relax since she arrived. She is so mellow and prefers to purr and cuddle over playing and running around.
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Our New Family Addition

This is Pepper. We adopted her this Saturday at the Petco
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Rach at the Kitty Adoption

Each Saturday at Petco (Fred Waring and #111) you can adopt a kitty in need.
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Elton and Joe

Elton takes a chew on Joe's leg. Too cute! Elton is a rescue pup and joe is from a breeder. These two great dogs live with my good friends Russ and Steve.
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Complete Dog Training

Desert Pet Sitting is pleased to sponsor and present to you a great new website for you and your dog.

Complete Dog Training is a huge resource of dog training tips and information to help you grow your relationship with your dog.

Please visit http://www.desertdogwalkers.com/dogtraining