Celine's blog posts

Begging – five simple ways to calm a hungry pooch

Celine
Please, sir! I want some more! It’s kind of cute, but it can be a bit much….having your dog (or a guest dog if you’re a pet sitter) dribbling into your leg while you try to eat. Here are five simple ways to calm your begging pooch.
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Begging – five simple ways to calm a hungry pooch

Back to School Blues

Celine
Kids back at school this week? Spare a thought for the furry children in your home, as even pets suffer from the back-to-school blues!
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Back to School Blues

Indoor games to play with your dog

Celine
The nonstop rain, the flash floods, and the persistent (but refreshing) cold wind.. It's the perfect weather for us! But, how do we ensure that our dogs are kept occupied during this monsoon period? Here are some fun games you can try out with your dog at home - perfect for rainy days!
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Indoor games to play with your dog

Keep your Pawshake profile safe

Celine
Every day, thousands of sitters, owners and a whole lot of furry friends have great experiences on Pawshake – and we want to make sure this continues! Here are a few tips for protecting your profile information from online scams and phishing.
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Keep your Pawshake profile safe

Christmas Dangers - keeping your pet safe.

Celine
Do you celebrate Christmas together with your pets? Awesome! Of course you can enjoy the holidays together, but beware of a few unexpected dangers that could even be life-threatening to your pet. But don't worry: prepare in advance and you will prevent any problems.
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Christmas Dangers - keeping your pet safe.

Signs that a cat loves you

Celine
We always wish that we know what our pets are thinking. Are they hungry, do they want to play, and most important, do they love us?! Well, your cat does! Here are some behaviors that your cat might display to tell you that it thinks you are purrfect.
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Signs that a cat loves you

Healthy and tasty treats for your dog

Celine
Here at Pawshake, it’s always Treat Yo Self O’clock! Here are couple of recipes that you can make for your furkid.
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Healthy and tasty treats for your dog

Fun things to do with your pet this December

Celine
December is here, and what better way to spend it than with your furkids? Here's a bunch of fun and relaxing activities to engage in with your pets.
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Fun things to do with your pet this December

Can dogs smell fear?

Celine
It’s an old saying - usually told as a warning in case you run into an unfamiliar dog - but is it true that a dog can smell human fear, or any other emotion for that matter?
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Can dogs smell fear?

Why senior pets are the best pets of all

Celine
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month - which means it's time to celebrate our wonderfully cuddly older cats and dogs! Considering adopting a pet in the near future? Here, we break down a few senior pet myths and explore why you might should let a sweet senior pet into your heart and home.
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Why senior pets are the best pets of all

Tidy your profile for the holidays!

Celine
December is super close, and with it comes peak petsitting period, where all sorts of people are turning to Pawshake to find the perfect companion for their furry friends while they’re away. We've put together a few tips to get your Pawshake profile in excellent condition so that it is a sure stand-out.
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Tidy your profile for the holidays!

Caring for pets during the rainy season

Celine
It's starting to rain cats and dogs, so taking your dog out for a walk or exercise might be harder. But don't let the rain get you down - Here's what to do!
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Caring for pets during the rainy season

Protecting your pets from the sun

Celine
Just as we humans have to take care to not get burnt by harmful UVA and UVB rays when we’re catching some sun, we need to watch out for our pets too.
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Protecting your pets from the sun