Welcome to Our Family! 5/8

You have questions? We have answers!

July 13, 2023: Episode 108 1. What experience, skills & qualifications do you have? B. Keith's animal related work experience is...

Rehoming Is An Act of Love

July 12, 2023: Episode 107 Animals are rehomed for various reasons. People move into hospice or assisted living facilities. People pass...

Empathy Over Earnings

July 12, 2023 : Episode 105 I'm appalled by the lack of empathy in some of our community members. Oftentimes, people will seek emergency,...

Toolbox

July 7, 2023: Episode 104 There are countless first hand stories of bad experiences with pet sitters. Some are upsetting while others are...

Space Bubbles

July 5, 2023: Episoide 103 Sits & Wiggles, LLC: Oftentimes, while taking a stroll with your pup, passersby may touch your dog without...

Happy Independence Day!

July 4, 2023: Episode 102 We're beyond grateful for our freedom, & for everyone who fought to get us here.

Sits & Wiggles Is (Almost) Two Years Old!

July 2, 2023: Episode 98 Later this month will be the 2 year anniversary of our opening! In the past 23 months, we've been honored to...

Pets' Fireworks Fears & Anxieties

June 24, 2023: Episode 96 We thank Pet Evacuation Team for sharing this infographic regarding pets & our upcoming holiday celebration....

Desensitization & Counterconditioning

June 26, 2023: Episode 96 Sits & Wiggles, LLC: Kiba, a German Shepherd Blue Heeler mix, is one of our three family dogs. We began...

Beware of Misinformation

June 30, 2023: Episode 97 There is extensive misinformation floating around, in our minds, on the internet, in written, typed & spoken...

More Heat Safety Tips / Reminders

June 30, 2023: Episode 94 We see countless people walking their dogs in elevated temperatures. Remember that asphalt / concrete...

Heat Safety for Dogs

June 27, 2023: Episode 93 Sits & Wiggles, LLC: Color & thickness of coat, double or single coat, age, weight, health, size of airways, &...

Never Forgotten. Honored Forever.

May 29, 2023: Episode 75

Local Lost Dog Concerns

June 12, 2023: Episode 78 I don't have the exact statistics, but there are MANY missing dogs and cats daily in Bend. Just between...

Lost / Found Animals

Trigger Warning: Discussion of lost & deceased pets. . . . June 10, 2023: Episode 79 There are several lost dog posts daily. Please call...

Our Qualifications & Expertise:

June 24, 2023: Episode 80 Keith's extensive animal related experience includes: * 21 years as a Pet Sitter & Dog Walker * 13 years as a...

Fear Free / Force Free Service Provider Directories

June 24, 2023 When seeking force free / fear free pet professionals, these are all excellent resources. Whether you're at home or...

Coexistence, Gratitude, Joy

June 19, 2023: I'm lying in bed, with a pup cuddling one leg and a feline cuddling the other. I'm filled with gratitude to be in this...

Resources

May 27th, 2023: Episode 73 I'm sharing a personal post in case it helps anyone. Adding to the pinned post for ease of access. Long read,...

"Who are the owners of Sits & Wiggles, LLC? What are their qualifications?"

May 20: Episode 71 If we've never met, these may be queries that you have. Keith Matthews, and I, Nakala, own & operate Sits & Wiggles...