Meet the FairyTail Pet Care Team!
Meet the crazy animal ladies of FairyTail Pet Care!
A lot of you probably already know the co-founders of FairyTail Pet Care, Kelly & Ilana. In the past 3.5 years since we've started our business, we have grown quite a bit! What started out as just an idea, became a successful business.
This is why we are extremely excited to introduce everyone to our Pet Care Managers, Jennifer & Taylor, that allow us to provide the absolute best care possible to all of our clients & their babies. Without them, it would simply not be possible to take on all that we do.
A lot of you may recognize Jennifer & Taylor, but you may not know who they are or exactly what they do. So let us take a moment to introduce you to these very special ladies that play an integral role in the success of FairyTails.
You probably know Jennifer if you use our Pet Sitting services. Jennifer manages & operates this side of our business. There is a lot that goes into quality in-home pet care & she handles it all thoroughly with attentiveness, warmth & always puts the care of our client's babies first & foremost.
Jennifer, of course, has a few babes of her own. She has an incredibly sweet yellow lab named Trooper, a lovable chocolate lab named Raudi & two amazing cats named Kiki & Little Miss (aka Kitten Cat). She lives in Seminole Heights with her husband & when she is not pet sitting you can find her traveling or drinking coffee at one of our many amazing local shops.
If you use our Pet Sitting services, you very likely know Taylor, as well. She is our head pet sitter in the Tampa area and also manages the pet sitting operations a couple days a month. Outside of that, Taylor is our Lead Wedding Coordinator & has been helping to include couple's pets in their wedding day since the start of our company. She understands how important it is to be flexible & attentive on wedding days. She works diligently to ensure our client's pets are happy & comfortable on the big day so that they can rest easy knowing their babies are in good hands.
As you may expect, Taylor also has animals of her own. She has a gorgeous husky named Zeppelin and recently added a sweet Aussie named Rae to the family. She also has two adorable kitties named Meelo & Tobi. Taylor also lives in Seminole Heights with her husband & when she is not pet sitting you can find her at the beach, exploring downtown or relaxing at home with the fur family.
We are so grateful for the opportunity to spend our days doing what we love & caring for so many incredible animals. Thank you so much to everyone that supports FairyTail Pet Care & to all of our clients that trust their beloved pets in our hands day after day.
We truly want nothing more than to give your babies all the love & care that they deserve!
Professional photos courtesy of the most paw-fect photographer, Marc Edwards Photographs. Marc is also owner of The Crafted Paw, a company focused on (AMAZING) adventure-based pet portraits!
All You Need Is Love...& A Dog
Ah February, the month of love!
While the human world celebrates Valentine’s Day; teddy bears and flowers might not mean the same to your dog as they do to your significant other. And you definitely can’t show them you love them by gifting them a big box of chocolates! So how do you show your dog you love them in a way that they understand? It might sound easy, but each pup is different and has their own idea of what “love” looks like.
Here are a few ways you can communicate with your fur friend in an affectionate way that is appreciated!
Body Language
Did you know that there are certain things you can do with your body to show your dog he/she is adored? For instance, eye contact is very important in the canine world. It can be viewed as a threatening or dominant move if a stranger is involved. However, according to Dr. Brian Hare, author of The Genius of Dog, when your dog is staring at you they are “hugging you with his eyes.” Try to pet your pup and give a relaxed loving look. What about raising your eyebrows? Based on a study of Behavioral Processes, dogs will raise their eyebrows (specifically the left one) when they see their owner, and show less facial expression when a stranger welcomes them. In turn, this leads us to believe that having a more expressive face and raising eyebrows could convey a positive message.
Feed Them By Hand
Starting out as a puppy it is important to establish who is the pack leader and food provider. Feeding your dog by hand will allow for a positive foundation. There are many veterinarians and dog behavior specialists who will recommend that you feed your pooch by hand to also help eliminate aggression. This is an easy and intimate step that can result in a very beneficial outcome.
Cuddle in Bed
Not only is it proven to help reduce anxiety, sleeping with your pup can be another way to show them they are loved. Gregory Berns, author of How Dogs Love Us, discusses research gathered through many years of exploring the canine mind. This research shares that when a dog sleeps with his human, it is the “ultimate display of affection” mostly because this is a time where the dog is at its highest vulnerability. When we sleep with our dog, we are telling them we trust them enough to be vulnerable around them as well.
Train Your Pup
When you have a dog that is lacking confidence, positive reinforcement is the perfect way to help build their self esteem! Training through positive reinforcement will help your dog to trust you more. Through this trust the relationship you share with your canine friend will start to grow stronger. And through the process you will begin to learn how to better communicate and understand your pup.
What is Your Dog Telling You?
Of course we want to show affection to our most loyal companions, but it is important to know that dogs communicate differently than we do. Yes, we all know they don’t speak our language, but they also do and don’t like certain things. Pay attention to what your dog is really telling you through the body language being displayed. It will help you to respect one another and is another great way to show your love!
Your dog will appreciate these more than any diamond necklace (or collar). They love you and want nothing more than to be your best pal. Because we love them so much we want them there for every special occasion, especially the ones we hold most dear to heart. When you want to make your pet a part of a family photo shoot to document the love, or even want to include them in your BIG day, just remember FairyTail Pet Care is a click away.
