Sit and Stay Pet Sitting

Sit and Stay Pet Sitting An experienced animal lover and pet owner for over 45 years, certified in pet sitting, pet first aid+canine communication. For fur/feather/fins/scales.

Pet sitting and wedding pet chaperone. Pet sitting in your home overnight or just pop-in to feed etc., Wedding Pet chaperone on request. Fully insured, DBS, pet first aid, member of NARPS.

Wow, good job you missed that downpour Aunty Paula, we don't like the rain.
09/06/2026

Wow, good job you missed that downpour Aunty Paula, we don't like the rain.

09/06/2026

🐾 The SuperBowls pattern game from Leslie McDevitt's Control Unleashed® program is one of the most practical tools you can add to your training toolkit. And the concept is beautifully simple.

You place several colourful bowls in a line on the floor. Then you wait. The moment your dog looks up at you, you mark it with a "yes!" and drop a treat into the next bowl. You walk the line together, bowl by bowl, and repeat the loop.

That's it. But here's what makes it so powerful 👇

🟡 The predictable pattern gives your reactive dog structure and calm in an otherwise unpredictable world.

👁️ Your dog's eye contact becomes a start button. Their way of saying "I'm ready to keep going." If they look away, the game simply pauses. No pressure. No punishment. The dog is always in control of the pace.

🐕 Because the dog controls when the game continues, this isn't just a focus exercise. It is a counterconditioning procedure with built-in choice. That combination is what makes it so effective for dogs who struggle around triggers.

You start at home with zero distractions, then gradually introduce mild stimuli nearby. A stationary bicycle, a stuffed dog, eventually the real thing. Always at a distance your dog can handle.

One small step at a time. 🐾

📥 I put together an illustrated step-by-step guide you can download, print, and keep on your fridge or share with anyone you like (and you will support my work by doing so):
👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/trainmeplease/e/546548

▶️ Watch the full explanation on YouTube:
👉 https://youtu.be/wGs394SlbNM

This post is inspired by the SuperBowls pattern game from Control Unleashed® by Leslie McDevitt. All credit to Leslie for this wonderful tool. We just love sharing it with our community. 🐶

08/06/2026

Our insistence is a problem.
We can be so focused on wanting them to play, wanting them to have friends and wanting them to meet that dog across the road, that we forget what we are trying to actually achieve.

It is always with the best of intentions.

Truly it is.

And then suddenly, “out of the blue”, your dog is now dragging you towards that dog in the distance.
They’re single mindedly intent.

It can start as puppies, its cute and you’re thrilled they want to make friends.

“She just wants to say hello to every dog”
She probably does but are we already knee deep into a well-rehearsed habit?

What happens when they don’t meet?

Is your dog scrambling to get closer on the lead?
Is there barking or whining?
Obvious frustration?

Are they able to walk away and accept “not now”?

More won’t necessarily teach the skills they need.

What does?
Being choosy and careful, especially when on a lead.

Because not every dog wants interaction.
Not every dog is socially skilled.
Not every dog is a good match.

And a few appropriate interactions often teach far more than dozens of random greetings.

08/06/2026

A cancellation means I have availability for a dog sit from Aug 11th-18th. Regular customers or new (subject to successful meet and greet). 🐕🐕‍🦺🐩🐶🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

08/06/2026

🐾 What if the thing your dog is obsessed with is actually your biggest training asset?

That's the Premack Principle in a nutshell — and once it clicks, it changes how you see the whole environment around you.

Here's the concept: behaviour that your dog finds highly rewarding can be used to reinforce behaviour they find less rewarding. You're not fighting against what they want. You're using it.

Grandma's Rule puts it best:
🥦 Do the less fun thing first → earn the more fun thing.

In practice it looks like this:

📣 Dog rockets back to you on recall → gets released straight back into the game
🚪 Dog waits calmly at the door → the door opens
👁️ Dog checks in with eye contact on a walk → gets to go investigate that smell

No food needed. The real world becomes your treat pouch.

This is one of those concepts that sounds simple but has a huge ripple effect on your dog's impulse control and their relationship with you — so I made a full video breaking it all down:
📺 https://youtu.be/RNkT_oOhLYA

08/06/2026

🐾 FOOD APPEAL – CAN YOU HELP OUR RESCUE DOGS? 🐾
At Shad's Legacy North Wales, every dog in our care has their own individual needs, and that includes their food.
With the number of dogs needing our help continuing to grow, we're reaching out to ask if anyone can donate any of the following foods:
🐶 Harper – Purina Gastrointestinal Kibble
🐶 Viper – Purina Hypoallergenic Kibble
🐶 Freddie, Maverick, Shay & Nala – Autarky White Fish Grain Free
🐶 Spirit – Skinners Grain Free Kibble
🐶 Johnny – Chappie Original Tinned Food
Every bag, tin, share and donation makes a real difference and helps us ensure our dogs receive the food best suited to their health and wellbeing.
💜 Food can be purchased and sent directly to us
💜 Donations towards food are always appreciated
💜 Sharing this post helps us reach more supporters
We know times are difficult for many, so even a simple share means the world to us.
Thank you for helping us keep bowls full, tails wagging and giving these amazing dogs the care they deserve. 🐾
💜🐾

Enjoying the sunshine.....while it lasts. 👍
08/06/2026

Enjoying the sunshine.....while it lasts. 👍

Last day for me and this lovely boy, a walk to his happy place. 🥰
07/06/2026

Last day for me and this lovely boy, a walk to his happy place. 🥰

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