Pet Behaviour Problems during a Pet Stay
What triggers separation anxiety in pets?
Being left alone for the first time. Being left alone when accustomed to constant human contact. Suffering a traumatic event, such as time at a shelter or boarding kennel, or abuse. Change in the family's routine or structure, or the loss of a family ...
What are signs that a visiting dog is not coping after their owner has left (or when you go to leave out the door)
Distress through barking, howling or whining Defecating and/or urinating inappropriately Vomiting and diarrhoea Hyper salivation Depression Aggression Under of over-eating Digging Fence jumping, squeezing through, or pushing over Destruction through ...
How do dogs warn us they are about to bite?
There are always warning signs before a bite occurs, but these can be very subtle and may be missed by many people. A dog may appear to tolerate being repeatedly annoyed by a child and one day bites, surprising everyone. Sometimes the warning have ...
Can a dog's behaviour change after a Meet & Greet?
Yes. Just because the dog doesn't usually jump fences, doesnt mean they won't try when the Owner is away. Dogs that are of a medium size tend to have the muscle power combined with the rush of adrenalin and cortisone (stress) they are feeling through ...
Aggression and Possession in visiting dogs
Please watch the video on this page: https://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/behavioral/c_dg_aggression_territorial?page=2 Make the Pet Owner aware of their dogs behaviour by messaging them through PetCloud. Occupy the Pet with meaty bones, enrichment ...
Is there an online Support Group for PetCloud Sitters?
Yes! Once you have completed the Pet Sitting Course and gotten your Police Check, head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/petcloudpetsitters/ and request to join.
A dog doesn't seem to settle down during a stay, what should I do?
Identify the behaviour. Is it boredom, anxiety, loneliness, their breed tendency? Take the dog for Long walks around the block morning and evening. High energy breed dogs need to burn 2 hours of exercise per day. Enrichment Toys are interactive ...
Pet Toileting Messes
Pets behave differently at new locations as there are all new smells they are unfamiliar with. You need to take puppies outdoors for regular breaks if possible. They will want to pee at least every 2 hours. How can I encourage a pet to toilet in ...
Property Damage by a Pet
You need to take photos of the damage and upload them into your PetCloud inbox to the Owner. If the damage is extensive, then you need to get a couple of quotes from a handyman as to how much it will roughly cost to fix the damage. Try contacting one ...