Pet Peeves
We all have pet peeves, those few little things that really ruffle our feathers and get us worked up.
Although pets can be messy, the joy brought about by their company outweighs the few daily chores to
maintain them. The behavior of your dogs and cats affects everyone you come into contact with, making
their behavior a reflection on you. Remember, you are always an ambassador for pet and people
living…act accordingly!
1. Dirty Pets, Dirty Home- As a pet lover it is upsetting to see or touch a dirty pet. Brushing a
cat or dog regularly can keep shedding hair, dirt and debris from collecting on a dog or cat’s coat.
It is a good idea to bathe a dog once a month to remove embedded dirt and smell. Cats can be bathed
too but it is best to start a bathing habit when they are young. A clean pet can help you maintain a
clean home. Take care of furniture, carpets and floors by washing or vacuuming them on a regular basis.
If your pet is especially fond of a chair or spot on the couch, keep a mat, towel or blanket for them
to relax on. This will prevent your couch and clothing from being covered in hair.
2. Neglecting Litter Box Maintenance- Have you ever visited a house or apartment where you could
smell the litter box outside the residence. Litter box maintenance is imperative to both your cat
and your personal health. Purchase fine clumping litter that absorbs urine. Scoop litter box regularly
and refresh with litter deodorizer. Additionally, wash the litter box out and change the litter to
prevent smells from forming. Litter box maintenance can also prevent inappropriate elimination problems.
If you have a puppy or small dog that you would prefer eliminate in your home on paper or pee pads,
begin training them immediately upon bringing them home. Place the paper or pee pad in the same place
so the puppy or small dog becomes accustomed to eliminating in the same area, preventing elimination
elsewhere.
3. Clean-Up After Your Pet- Be a good neighbor and clean up after your dog. Scooping your pet's poop
is the law.
4. Purchasing a Pet on a Whim- Buying a dog or cat as an impulse buy can really mess-up your life!
Recognize that a dog or cat can live as long as twenty years, making such a purchase a very serious
commitment. It is important to do your research in advance and buy a pet that you can manage and fits
into your lifestyle.
5. Pets Cost Money- Pets are not cheap! Although owning a pet is a wonderful experience, pets cost
money. Pets need food, veterinary care, leashes and collars, and other products and services such
as grooming and boarding care. If you cannot accommodate all of your pet’s needs, both traditional
and unanticipated, then purchasing a pet may need to be put on hold.
6. Clean-Up Your Pet's Feeding Area- People prefer to eat on clean tables and plates…pets deserve
the same. Wash your pet’s dishes daily and change their water a few times throughout the day. Also,
clean up the area in which your pet eats. This will eliminate odor, dirt and possible bugs in your
home.
7. Leaving A Dog Tethered Outside- Dogs are social creatures. It is important to interact and
provide your dog with love and support. A watch dog can just as easily stand guard inside a house,
as outside. Bring your dog inside among its family to provide it with the care and attention it
deserves.
About Charlotte Reed
Since abandoning life on Wall Street as a corporate lawyer to open Two Dogs & A Goat Incorporated, Charlotte
Reed has grown her company to a premiere, full-service, pet care provider with loyal clients and countless
veterinarian referrals. From working with hundreds of dogs over the years, Reed has learned how to be a good
pet parent and model pet owner, and she doesn’t see any reason to keep what she knows a secret. Reed has been
seen as a guest on television shows like Inside Edition, The View, Today's Show; quoted in publications like
the Boston Herald, Chicago Tribune, The Herald Tribune, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Family
Circle, Good Housekeeping, New York Magazine, US Weekly and Woman’s Day; and heard discussing responsible dog
ownership on many of the country's most popular radio shows. In July 2007, her book, The Miss Fido Manners
Complete Book of Etiquette (Adams Media), hit store shelves across the country. In her book, Reed instructs
dog owners how to behave with their dogs so that they can be better dog owners, neighbors, customers,
travelers and co-workers. Reed also works as a pet industry consultant. Although many manufacturers have
hired her as a spokesperson, she also works with advertising, marketing, PR and social media firms as a
pet trend expert, providing a unique understanding of what drives pet consumer behavior. Charlotte is
married to Philadelphia Chef Matthew Babbage and is the owner of four dogs, two cats and one parrot.
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