Monday, May 7, 2012

Appointment Time!!

Summer is coming fast...and that means...VACATION Time!!

It also means we are getting busy.

Home Doggz offers amazing service at the best rates in the area. We have appointments already scheduled for Labor Day.

There is no need to hesitate to call. Lets get together and make the arrangements today before we get too full.

Book us today and you can take one more thing off the to-do list.

We are flexible, prompt, respectful and professional.

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville, Irving and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Let Home Doggz Help you Sell Your Home

Do you struggle to figure out what to do with your pets when you have a home showing?

Do you want to create an optimal showing experience for your potential home buyers?

Do you want the peace of mind to know that you can create a fantastic home showing opportunity AND have your pet properly taken care of at the same time?

Home Doggz provides this chance.

As a licensed Real Estate agent I have the same entry key access to your home as your trusted agent.

We will come to your home before the home showing, collect your pet items and pets. At the conclusion of the blocked time frame for the home showing, we will bring your items and pet back.

This creates an ideal atmosphere for the home to be shown.

One of the greatest obstacles to selling your home that is not price related is overcoming the pet challenge.

Potential home buyers do not want to hear, see or smell your pet. When any of these 3 things occur, you might as well have your animals running rampant through the home because it does cause the buyer to have a major distraction.

They want to visualize their family in the home. Pet distractions cause home buyers to eliminate your home from consideration.

Let Home Doggz alleviate this issue and remove the stress you feel when trying to figure out what to do with your pets during a home showing.

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville, Irving and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!





Monday, April 30, 2012

Flexible Pet Sitter in Carrollton

Home Doggz Pet Sitters understand that times can be challenging. We know that when you are looking for the best scenario to leave your pets in while you are away, that cost is a consideration.

We know that money does not grow on trees and we also realize that if you are going on vacation, you would like some extra spending money to have a good time.

Home Doggz is flexible. We can vary cost programs occasionally based on your personal situation, location and needs.

We promise that we will respond to you immediately and we will do our absolute best to work with your situation.

You have many choices when selecting a Pet Sitter, but there are not that many Excellent choices.

Home Doggz is an Excellent choice. Let us prove it to you!

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville, Irving and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Friday, April 27, 2012

Pet Sitting 101

So your going out of town and you need to figure out what to do with your pets...

You have options...

  • You can go old school and take them to a location where they will be placed in small scary cages for the duration of the time you are gone.  

  • You can look for a teenager in the neighborhood that may or may not be reliable.
  • You can call family and friends and ask them to put their lives and plans on hold to take care of your pets while you are away.

Or...

You can find a local pet sitter.


What is a pet sitter?

A good pet sitter IS the following...

Reliable


Caring


Flexible


Intelligent


Organized


Dependable


Trustworthy


Insured and Bonded

When looking for a pet sitter to enter your home while you are gone and take care of your pets in the manner in which you desire, the pet sitter must possess ALL of these characteristics and more.

 A quality pet sitter while provide more than feeding and walking your dog.

Home Doggz Pet Sitters WILL go the extra mile...then we go further.

At Home Doggz, we not only feed your animals, walk them, provide clean water each visit, clean food bowls, administer medicine when applicable, change out kitty litter, feed your fish, bring in the newspapers, mail, and door flyers, etc.

We also, take the time to play with your animals. We will rub their bellies, take a jog, play fetch or catch, tickle, scratch and love on them.

The real job of the pet sitter is to transfer love from us to your pet while you are away. ALL of the other tasks that we perform are simply the basics.

Home Doggz offers very flexible pricing structures, service periods and virtually everything else. The only thing we do not negotiate and will remain firm with is our passion and integrity. Those can not be compromised.

As far as we are concerned, everything is subject to our clients needs and desires. We are in business for you to help your pets.

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville, Irving and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!




Thursday, April 26, 2012

Pet Sitter Extraordinaire

Home Doggz Pet Sitters is not your average Pet Sitter.

These are qualities and abilities that have provided Home Doggz with the ability to be successful.

Licensed Real Estate Agent-This means I have been state tested and safety approved to enter the homes of people throughout the state.

Published Author-I have a written and published a book. This takes determination, desire, passion, and demonstrates that I know how to complete and accomplish goals.

Data Control Expert-While employed at Lockheed Martin, I learned essential skills that have allowed me to grow business and create happy customers. I designed, created and operate my own data tracking and follow-up system that allows me to provide top quality materials and information for you.

Pet Owner-I have been a pet owner since I was 5 years old...at current I am just shy of 35 years of age. I have been involved in pet care for a variety of animals for the last 30 years.

Parent-I am the proud father of 3 young children. This means I know how to balance time and be patient. I understand the love that I have for my kids and pets, so I am always completely aware of how important your pet is to you.

College Graduate-I have a business degree from The University of North Texas and I attended school on a hard earned full scholarship. What I learned in college, was not found in a classroom. I learned that accomplishments don't happen because of knowledge, but rather because of dedication.

Local Expert-I have lived in the DFW Metroplex since 1983. I have seen and experienced its growth and changes.

Service-I value people and I desire to help. Over the years, I have been involved in many activities from the Special Olympics, Toy's For Tots, Helping the Victims of Hurricane Katrina, Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and more...

I say these things because most likely you found out about Home Doggz via the Internet or as a referral from one of my customers. The key is that most likely you do not actually know me.

The Internet provides you the fabulous ability to check out many pet sitters. The trick is picking the right one for you. The problem with this type of research is that you really can only compare rates but not the service that you will receive.

Fantastic service is provided when you select someone that cares about helping you first and generating income second. It is found when you select the person that has a great character, but also has a full awareness and ability to give you the help you desire in the manner in which you desire it.

 All of this is found with Home Doggz Pet Sitters.

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville, Irving and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!


Tuesday, April 24, 2012

5 Tips to a Better Life that Your Dog Already Knows

Health and Life Tips your dog can teach you:

1)  Exercise: Dogs love to take walks. Many get tired after about 30 minutes and want to slurp up some water.

Guess What? 

30 minutes of walking followed by a large glass of water is good for you too!

2)  Diet: Most dog owners keep the daily food intake regulated based on their weight, age, and health conditions.

Guess What?

A human diet also needs to be regulated based on weight, age, and health conditions.

3)  Forgiveness: People step on dogs, shoo them out of the way, or yell at them for a myriad of random reasons, but they always forgive you immediately.

Guess What?

People close doors on you, cut you off in traffic, or are simply completely oblivious to their surroundings everywhere you turn. Instead of getting riled up and upset. Shrug it off and forgive them for their ignorance.

4)  Attitude: When you get home, your dog always greets you with a happy and excited tail wag. They have waited all day to see you.

Guess What?

This is the same approach people should take when coming home to a significant other. Get off the couch, stand up, give them a big hug and say, "I'm glad your home!"

5)  Loyalty: No matter what happens, your loving dog is always loyal. They lay by you when you sleep, sit by you when you eat, get happy when you are home, and love your affection always. Your dog will brag to other dogs how you are the best owner in the whole world!

Guess What?

People should do this with their friends and loved ones. Brag about how awesome the people in your life are. Thank them for doing nice things. Do nice things for them. Avoid bad talking and back stabbing.

Our dogs embody so many qualities that humans should partake in. Yet many consider them inferior to us. If we all took some of the natural instincts our animals utilize, we would live significantly more full and rich lives....together.

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville, Irving and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Monday, April 23, 2012

What is Catnip?

For cat owners, it can be entertaining to watch your cat go nuts over the exposure to catnip. But what exactly is it?

Catnip is a perennial herb from the mint family. It is commonly referred to as a weed as it can grow to 3 feet in height and has many branches with small clusters of purple flowers.

It contains a variety of aromatic oils including a mild hallucinogen called nepetalactone. This is the component that provides cat owners with some entertainment.

To have its effect, catnip must be inhaled by the cat. You can tell your cat is doing this when they pull their gums back from their teeth. It almost looks like they are smiling. The cat is actually pressing their tongue against the roof of their mouth. This results in the cat being able to concentrate the smell, resulting in a smell-taste effect.

Typical cat reactions are elation and arousal. You will see them rolling around appearing to be slightly intoxicated. The effects do not last long and you will not see a repeat effect for at least an hour with new exposure to catnip.

Not all cats have a reaction to catnip. According to a recent cat personality survey, about 80% of cat owners say they get a reaction to catnip.

What does your cat do?

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville, Irving and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Friday, April 20, 2012

Pet Sitter in Carrollton and Surrounding Cities!

Home Doggz Pet Sitters is a Pet Sitting Company available to serve you!

We are based in Carrollton TX. We serve areas such as Lewisville, Frisco, Coppell, Irving / Las Colinas, Plano, and other cities within a 20 mile radius.

We maintain this area of focus to ensure that we are readily available for the duties that are customers need. We also do not overbook clients. 

Home Doggz Pet Sitters offers very competitive pricing and we are willing to work with our customers to ensure that we can satisfy you completely with price and service.

Then name of the game is to offer a much needed, high demand service while maintaining our ideals and goals of offering our clients immense happiness.

We are easy to communicate with and are available virtually anytime you need us. Call us, email us, text, whichever is the most comfortable for you and we will be here to respond ASAP!

Thank you for the opportunity to help!

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville, Irving and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Selling a Home With Pets


Many Real Estate Professionals will tell you that having a pet can severely lower your odds of selling the home. Sure you can clean the carpet, remove odors, hide the food bowls and dog toys, but none of that matters if the animals are still at the home.

For the best home selling results, you need to have the pets removed from the home during showings. Placing them in a kennel, hiding them in a room, or leaving them outside does not work. The potential home buyers walking the home can still see the animal, smell the animal or hear the animal.

The ideal home showing occurs when your prospects are not negatively distracted during the showing. You want them completely focused on placing their own furniture, relaxing outside,  or cooking in the kitchen. 

This mental journey will not take place as long as they are interrupted by the sight, smell or sound of an animal that is not theirs.

There is currently an over-saturation of homes on the market. This means home buyers have lots of options. Do not let your home be stricken from the list or consideration because of your pets.

Call Home Doggz, we will come to the home before the showing and remove the pet bowls, animals and other pet paraphernalia from the home. We will also plug in smell goods throughout the home.

Home Doggz will take care of your pets during the entire showing period. At the conclusion of the blocked time, unless otherwise noted, we will bring the animals and supplies back.

This ensures the absolute best opportunity for you to sell your home. Do not lose out on the opportunity to sell your home over the misunderstanding of why it may not be selling.

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville, Irving and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Cures For Your Barking Dog

Does your dog bark all the time?

Do they bark when you are not home?

The issue with a dog that barks too much is that it is not only an issue for you, but it can become an issue for your neighbors as well.

If you notice that your dog is barking excessively or if your neighbors seem to be getting annoyed with your dog, it is time to take action.

Common causes for barking are:

  • The dog is left alone for long periods of time with no interaction.
  • He doesn't have much to play with. He does not have enough fun toys to keep him occupied.
  • Younger dogs have lots of energy. He may need an outlet to release the energy.
  • Certain dog breeds have a "herding" mentality. They need a job to keep busy.

So what are some cures for these issues:

  • Take your dog for a walk each day. This helps improve your bond with your dog and releases excess energy.
  • Give your dog some interesting toys to play with. Perhaps a toy that is a bit of a challenge. The kind of toys that have a treat in them can keep your dog busy for extended periods of time.
  • If you are absent for extended periods of time, have someone come by each day and play with them and walk them. Hiring a Pet Sitter is a great way to improve the daily health quality for your dog.
Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville, Irving and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

What to do with a NEW Cat

When you get a new cat, there are a few key items to help the transition go smoothly.

The big thing is to know that cats do not like to travel. Never attempt to bring your cat home without a cat carrier.

If they are loose in the car, it is very possible they will freak out and cause an accident or scurry out the door or window at the first opportunity.

Once you arrive home, avoid letting the cat have free reign of the house. This can be overwhelming.

Instead, bring them into a bedroom and close the door. You should have all of their stuff in there as well...toys, litter box, scratch pad, etc.

Once they get settled in the room for a few days, you can introduce them to the rest of the home, including other pets.

Remember that just because you are super excited about your new furry friend, your cat is going to be anxious and scared. Ease their anxiety and raise their comfort level by introducing the new environment slowly.

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville, Irving and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Monday, April 16, 2012

Teach Your Dog to Come When Called

If you are one of those people that is envious of pet parents that can let their dogs loose without a leash and have them obey on command...be envious no more.

The first trick to allowing your dog to run free is teaching obedience. This starts with name recognition.

If you are going to have a dog that can run without a leash, they must come back to you on name command.

This can be accomplished by a few simple training techniques:

Practice calling your dogs name. When they come to you provide them with hugs, smiles, or a treat. This gives your pet positive reinforcement for coming to you.

When at a park or field, let them go without a leash. When you call their name, begin jogging in the opposite direction. Dogs have a difficult time resisting the chase.

While you are taking your dog on a walk, resist the desire to speak to them the whole time. Dogs will tune you out if they hear your voice constantly. Attempt to have a quiet walk, only speaking to them when you want them to take an action.

The key to training is making progressions. Just because you dog comes to you from the other room in the house, does not mean they will come to you in a busy park.

Take steps based on progression. Practice in the home, backyard, front yard or empty park BEFORE attempting to let them run free in a hectic environment.

As you see progress, advance to a larger, slightly more distracting arena. Before you know it, you will be the envy of someone else desiring to have a well behaved dog like yours.

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville, Irving and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Friday, April 13, 2012

A Cure for the Cat's Meow?

Cat's meow for a myriad of different reasons. It could be anything from saying hello to wanting to be fed. The key understanding behind your cats meow is simply that they want attention.

If you have a cat that can be quite demanding with theirs meows try this technique.

When your cat starts to meow, they want you to give them attention, so you need to teach them how to be patient.

As they begin to meow, ignore them until the meowing subsides. As soon as you get a quiet moment, go over to your cat and give them lots of love and attention.

When you walk away, if the meowing begins again, remain calm and quiet. This means don't yell stop. Wait for your cat to be silent. After a moment, provide them with more attention.

The idea is to teach the cat that they will get the attention they desire ONLY when they are calm and quiet. With a little time and consistency, this does work.

There are some cats that simply do not get enough attention. If you are away for long periods of time during the day, your cat may be over craved with desire to be played with, which can produce excessive meowing.

The ASPCA says that if this occurs, it may be a good idea to hire a Pet Sitter to come to the home during the day and provide your cat with the attention it needs and desires. This can help alleviate all of the meowing you receive when you get home after a long day.

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville, Irving and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Pet Sitting Reliability

When you are looking to hire a Pet Sitter, you must ask this question...


Is this person reliable?

Will they show up when they are suppose to?

Will Fido and Fuzzy be okay while I am away?

Home Doggz Pet Sitters is a company that understands this. We are not teenagers or young adults looking for extra spending money.

You do not have to worry our reliability.

We show up on schedule every single time.

It does not matter if it is raining, if a great game is on TV, or any other silly factor.

We are in business to help you.

Our Reliability and Trustworthiness is what gives our customers peace of mind and satisfaction.

Our commitment to your pets is what gives us more and more customers.

The Home Doggz success formula is simple...Be reliable and trustworthy while committing to give absolutely fantastic service ALL of the time.

Let us help you!

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville, Irving and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

How to Sell Your Home with Pets

As someone that has helped over 500 families buy and sell homes over the last 8 years, I can say without hesitation that it is much more difficult to sell a home if the animals are there while a home buyer is viewing it.

Prospective home buyers do not want to see your animals.

As an animal lover that can be difficult to hear. However, it is an accurate statement.

The thing is this...when you have home buyers walking through your home, you want their visit to be perfect.

The home should smell great...

The home should be clean...

The ambiance must be ideal...

You want the prospective home buyer to envision themselves living their lives in your home.

If they see your animals in the backyard, they cannot picture their life...it breaks the moment.

If they smell your animals in a kennel in the home, they will not be able to take a mental vacation and dream of their new home.

If they hear your dogs barking, they will lose focus and will not picture a new life in your home.

You never want a prospective home buyer to remember your home as the pet home.

Home Doggz can help.

I am a licensed Real Estate agent that has access to your home just as any other Real Estate Professional does.

I have access to CSS (Centralized Showing Service). This is where showing schedules are located. It ensures that there are not multiple showings at the same time and it is also a tracking tool to see who is in the home at what times.

Home Doggz will make arrangements to remove the dogs from the home.

We will either take them to a park, take them on a walk, or take them to a secure location at our residence if necessary.

The benefit to you as a home seller is a substantially better home selling opportunity.

With so many homes for sale, your prospective home buyers have many options. Don't let them rule you out based on your showing situation.

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!! 



Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The key to a Happy Pet.....

EXERCISE!!

According to the ASPCA, Healthy adult dogs NEED at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity twice per day.

How can this be accomplished?

Dog Parks, Walking, Running, Swimming, Fetch...there are tons and tons of ways to get aerobic activity.

Animals are not all that dissimilar to humans as far as basic needs.

We both need food, water, love and exercise to live full enriched happy and healthy lives.

Cats are the same way. They need exercise as well. Throw the ball to them, watch some birds together.

The key is to get involved.

Exercise is also the key component in training your animals. It burns off energy allowing their mind and bodies to focus on what you are teaching.

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Monday, April 9, 2012

It's Safety First with Home Doggz Pet Sitters

You can't be too careful these days...especially when it comes to placing your loved ones in the care of someone you don't know.

You read their website and testimonials, but still aren't quite sure.

At Home Doggz, we understand this natural angst that all parents of kids or pets have.

I am the father of 3 young children and also have pets. When I am not with my kids or if I have to leave my pets in the care of another person, I have often felt emotional uneasiness.

That feeling is called love. When you love something like we love our kids and animals, emotional angst is normal.

The key is finding the person or person's that know how to calm this emotional angst.

I would have a difficult time leaving my kids or pets with someone that didn't have any of their own.

How would they understand how to help them?

How would they know how uneasy I feel when I leave?

Home Doggz Pet Sitters has a complete understanding of how you feel, but more importantly, we know how to set you at ease.

I have been involved in Real Estate for 8 years helping families across the Metroplex. To be involved in Real Estate, you must be licensed, background tested and finger printed.

The State of Texas trusts me to enter the homes of people across the state. As a precaution, I am also bonded and insured.

Accidents do happen, as a parent I know it is better to be prepared in advance. I don't leave the safety of my children or my pets to chance...and you shouldn't either.

You want a Pet Sitter that will take care of your pets in the best possible manner and a Pet Sitter that will help you feel emotionally strong while you are away.

Home Doggz is in a unique position to do both.

We will make you feel safe, because we are safe.

We will make you feel secure, because we are security approved.

Home Doggz can do all the intangibles and still provide you with the highest quality customer service in the market.

Let Home Doggz help you!

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!


Thursday, April 5, 2012

Pet Sitters and Weather in North Texas

This time of year the weather in North Texas can get a little dicey.

Things can change from sunny to thunderstorms in no time.

When you leave your pets and go out of town, it is important to make sure they are left in good hands.

At Home Doggz, we understand the value of your pets. We still drive to your home in the rain, wind and thunder.

When you make the commitment to place Home Doggz in the care of your loving little animals, we take that responsibility seriously.

We make our living by being dependable, trustworthy, caring, and understanding.
 
Often times serious weather can have a large effect on the demeanor and temperament of your pets.

When you hire us, we are there to comfort them and keep them calm. They don't have to get scared by barking dogs in the confines of a small kennel, and you won't have to stress about the reliability of a neighborhood teenager to still come to the house.

When you hire Home Doggz, your worries are over.

Let us help you feel at peace while you are away.

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

What Pet Owners Should Know About Pet Sitters

Pet Sitting is still a fairly new profession.

For years and years, pet owners had to rely on putting their beloved animals in a small cage for days or weeks at a time.

The only real alternative to a cage was burdening family and friends with the care of your animals while you went away.

Hiring a Professional Pet Sitter is now very mainstream and is quickly becoming the favorite choice for pet owners that desire the best care for their animals.

A Professional Pet Sitter is someone that has a job dedicated around the proper care of your animals. It is a person that knows what to do in an emergency. It is a person that has insurance in case of accidents. It is a person that has the sole focus of taking care of your pets.

According to the 2011-2012 National Pet Owners Survey, 62% of U.S. households own a pet. This equates to 72.9 million homes.

This survey also discovered that $50.84 Billion was spent on pets in 2011, $3.65 Billion of which went specifically for pet services.

The numbers continue to grow and grow each year.

As with most things, as time goes on enhancements and better practices are learned and developed. Pet care is not any different.

Hiring a Professional Pet Service is by far the best available way to provide top quality care for your pets.

Home Doggz Pet Sitters will come to you. We care for your pets in the environment in which they already thrive. We give them love while you are away and we provide you with all the details of our daily activities.

Allow Home Doggz to help you keep your pets happy and comfortable while you are away.

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!! 

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Home Doggz Pet Sitters

Home Doggz Pet Sitters is a company that is here to help.

We offer our pet sitting services in Carrollton, Lewisville, Allen, Frisco, Denton and other surrounding cities.

We will come to your home for a free initial visit to speak with you and get familiar with your animals.

This initial visit is important so that together we can establish the best routine to care for your pets.


At this meeting we will establish the following:

Eating Routine
Walking Schedule
Medicine (if necessary)
Emergency Contacts
Vet Contacts
Desired Communication Schedule while you are away
Home Maintenance Desired (Newspaper, Mail, Plant Watering, Lights to turn on, Regulate A/C, etc)
Special Needs
Cost of Service
Payment Schedule

Home Doggz is a Pet Sitting Company that places its customers (2 legs and 4 legs) first. We are in business to alleviate your fears and stresses. We are in business to help.

We are flexible with most anything because we understand that all situations are different.

Home Doggz does not treat everyone and every animal the same. We take care of everyone as they desire.

Let us help you today.

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Monday, April 2, 2012

Take the stress away

Going out of town as a pet owner can be stressful.

You want to make sure your animals are taken care of.

You want to be able to afford the cost of having your animals cared for.

You don't want to burden friends and family with having to be responsible for your animals.

You are not sure if you can trust a teenager to take on this responsibility.

This is where Home Doggz come into play.

We are here to release you of these stresses.

We are here to take care of your animals when you need, how they need it, and at a mutually acceptable price.

All situations are different.

At Home Doggz we understand we cannot postage stamp every situation.

Call us today and find out how we will help you.

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Friday, March 30, 2012

Dog Walking and Training

One of the most important yet commonly overlooked aspects of dog training is as simple as a dog walk.

For maximum training benefits, it is important that your dog does not have a high abundance of extra energy.

Think of it as ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) in kids.

The more energy they have, the less they can focus on the task at hand.

Dogs often get bored if they have too much energy. This boredom can lead to being mischievous or wreaking havoc inside your house.

A tired dog, one that is routinely walked, has far less energy to be destructive. Routine walks will help your dog release both mental and physical energy.

Most people think only about the physical aspects of a dog walk, but the mental release is just as valuable. Without a proper mental release, dogs can become mentally unstable leading to anxiety, hyper activity, and neurotic or obsessive habits.

This is not a good scenario.

It means they will become less likely to have the capacity to grasp the lessons you are trying to teach them which can lead to an increase of bad behaviors.

Start taking your dog on routine dog walks and you will see an improved opportunity to train them.

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Thursday, March 29, 2012

If only we thought like dogs...

Humans can learn SOOO much from dogs.

They can teach us...obedience, selflessness, genuine excitement, pure happiness, simplicity, unconditional love, and so much more.

As people, we put classifications and judgments on people at the first opportunity.

We over think virtually every situation and almost never do we love unconditionally.

Everything has conditions for humans. If you do this...I will do this...that is how humans go through life.

We question any and all rules and procedures accepting almost nothing at face value anymore.

Dogs?

They absolutely love when you come home. This is demonstrated every single day by their pure excitement as you walk through the door. As humans, we love to feel desired. Our dogs give us this each day and ask for nothing in return.

They have simplicity of thought.

I'm hungry...ok, I'll eat.

I'm Sleepy...ok, I'll sleep.

I have to go potty...ok, I'll go potty.

They are trainable when given clear directions. They don't question all the rules we place on them...

Don't jump

Don't go potty in the house

Don't bark

Nope. With time, they will become compliant to virtually anything we teach them and they will rarely give you any lip about it.

If only us humans would take more time to practice what we preach to our beloved pets...life could be a little bit less complicated.

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

The Role of the Pet Sitter

At Home Doggz, we feel the pet sitter role is quite comprehensive.

Our goal is not simply to feed your pets, give them fresh water with each visit, clean out the kitty litter, collect mail and newspapers, and the other myriad of other items we do.

Our real task is providing your animals with affection and care.

The Home Doggz way is to provide your pets with a transfer of positive and loving energy.

In general, while you are away, your pets will feel sad and even a little mopy. At Home Doggz, we understand this. So we make it our mission to show up at each visit with smiles, hugs and energy.

We transfer our good vibes and desires to your pets through happiness and huggz.

Let us help you out by making your pets feel right at home while you are away.

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

What pets give us

When I think of my pets, I think...

Furry
Friendly
Cuddly
Happy
Excited
Comforting
Curious

When I think of how they feel when placed in a kennel, I think...

Scared
Nervous
Uneasy
Loud
Sad
Confused
Upset

Home Doggz alleviates your pets from those feelings. We come to your home at the schedule you desire and shower your pets with love and affection while you are away.

Call Home Doggz today and let us help your pet feel good when you are not home.

Let your pets stay home and be comfortable.

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Home Doggz Wants YOU!!

We want your business. At Home Doggz, we are not shy about saying we want to help you.

We want your business today, next week, and faaaaar into the future. At Home Doggz, we want you as a lifetime customer.

To accomplish this goal, we know we have to provide more than just average service. At Home Doggz, we know that we have to give wow service not just the first time.......but EVERY time.

Wow service is the complete focus on client / pet happiness. It is the devotion and desire to do everything necessary to take care of your animals.

Call Home Doggz today and find out about our WOW Service!

Home Doggz is a pet sitting service that services Carrollton, Allen, Frisco, Lewisville and surrounding cities. We are a fun, creative, successful and happy bunch that are driven by our servant hearts. Curt Fletcher founded Home Doggz after a very successful career in Real Estate where he helped over 500 families find homes...and he cannot wait to help you too!!

Monday, March 19, 2012

Vacation Season is Approaching!

With vacation season fast approaching, it will be time to make pet care arrangements.

You can feel safe and secure that your animals are in great hands with Home Doggz.

We will visit your home with the frequency and time frames you desire.

You can keep your animals safe from kennel cough and other discomforting situations by allowing them to stay at home.

You can rest assured that your animals will be treasured and loved while you are away.

In home pet care is a fantastic decision.

You and your pets will absolutely enjoy your experience with Home Doggz.

After we leave, don't be surprised if you catch your animals searching for us to come back!

Home Doggz was founded by Curt Fletcher. His background includes everything from owning and operating a lawn and landscape company, working for a large Aerospace Defense Contractor, being a top performing Real Estate professional, and a published author.  He has 3 Amazing children that love animals and an insatiable optimistic attitude focused on helping you!

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Who Ya Gonna Call....?

HOME DOGGZ!!

When your goin' outta town and the dog is feelin' blue,
The easy choice is Home Doggz cause we are here for you.

When the day gets long and the bladder can't wait,
The only option is Home Doggz cause we are never late.

Cats are self sufficient but they don't have thumbs,
Home Doggz is here to pick up the crumbs.

Kittens don't need to walk for potty cause they have litter,
Home Doggz is here to clean it, when you get home it smells like glitter.

Puppys like to run and play and feel lots of love,
Home Doggz is here to do ALL the above.

Home Doggz was founded by Curt Fletcher. His background includes everything from owning and operating a lawn and landscape company, working for a large Aerospace Defense Contractor, being a top performing Real Estate professional, and a published author.  He has 3 Amazing children that love animals and an insatiable optimistic attitude focused on helping you!




Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Home Doggz Investment Opportunity

When we say investment...I am not referring to money. I am, however, referring to the chance to have Home Doggz Pet Sitting Service come and care for your Arftastic and Loveable Pets!

Give us a call and let us give your animal the opportunity to stay in the loving confines of their own home while you are away.

Perhaps you simply work long hours, making it difficult for you to be there when your pet needs some much needed relief.

Home Doggz is here for you when you need us.

We are Reliable, Caring, Fun, and Creative.

We promise to continually devise new and spectacular ways to provide you with amazing service that will leave your animal wanting more Home Doggz!

Home Doggz was founded by Curt Fletcher. His background includes everything from owning and operating a lawn and landscape company, working for a large Aerospace Defense Contractor, being a top performing Real Estate professional, and a published author.  He has 3 Amazing children that love animals and an insatiable optimistic attitude focused on helping you!

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

The Home Doggz Business Model...SSHHH!

Okay, here it is...the secret formula behind Home Doggz...

Fun.
Passion.
Love.
Excitement.
Creativity.
Desire.
Servitude.

The meaning of the these words embody Home Doggz. We are not founded on profit and loss statements. Fake or hokey mission statements. Silly analytical statements or ridiculous sounding business jargon.

At Home Doggz we keep it simple. We believe in common sense.

Take care of people, love their pets, shower them with kindness, excitement and warmheartedness and the rest takes care of itself.

Zig Ziglar says, "Help enough people get what they want, and you will get what you want."

It's not about whats in it for us. Its about serving and helping you.

Thank you for allowing us to help!

Home Doggz was founded by Curt Fletcher. His background includes everything from owning and operating a lawn and landscape company, working for a large Aerospace Defense Contractor, being a top performing Real Estate professional, and a published author.  He has 3 Amazing children and an insatiable optimistic attitude to help you!

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Why You Want a Pet Sitter

Pet sitting offers many amazing benefits that you are sure to be enamored with.

Your loving animal will get to stay in the friendly and comfortable surroundings of their own home.

Many pets get sick when boarded at a facility with other animals, with a pet sitter, that worry is gone.

Boarding facilities can be loud and uncomfortable.

Home Doggz will provide your pet with love and care while you are away.

Home Doggz will make your animal feel loved and desired while you are gone.

Home Doggz will alleviate the need to rely on friends and family that might be too busy to help.

Home Doggz will provide you with a detailed activity report for how your pet spent their time.

Home Doggz will give you peace of mind that your pet is safe.

Home Doggz will keep a watchful eye on your home while you are away.

Home Doggz will provide the proper respect, care and devotion that your loved ones deserve.
Home Doggz was founded by Curt Fletcher. His background includes everything from owning and operating a lawn and landscape company, working for a large Aerospace Defense Contractor, being a top performing Real Estate professional, and a published author.  He has 3 Amazing children and an insatiable optimistic attitude to help you!

Monday, March 5, 2012

Announcing Home Doggz Pet Sitters!!

Home Doggz Pet Sitters is a pet sitting company with a creative and fun loving flair. We are passionate about life and ALL the little things that go with it. We have pets, we love pets and we desire to care for your pets when you are away.

We service the Dallas and Fort Worth Markets with a strong focus in Carrollton, Plano, Allen, Frisco and surrounding cities.

Through good heartedness, open-mindedness, originalness, and an unquenchable desire to go the extra mile, we know that you will be extremely happy and relaxed while we take care of your little furry loved ones.

Peace of mind is what we will give you while you are away. A happy, well taken care of pet is what will be delivered to you upon return.

We will detail the events of each visit and provide them to you.

Our goal is not to be the biggest pet sitting service in DFW. Our goal IS to be the pet sitting company that cares the most.

The passion and desire we have is fueled through helping our clients. We are successful only when you are happy and your four legged friends are cared for properly.

We employ our self made Success Policy...

The W.I.S.D.O.M Principle


Wagaliciously Welcoming Warmth and Wisdom
Impawsibly Irresistible Inspiration and Ideals
Swimmingly Spectacular Sincerity and Success
Doggtasticly Dandy Determination and Desire
Outsizzlingly Obliging Openness and Opportunity
Magnarficently Magical Manners and Motivation

Call today to set-up a free home visit to ensure we completely provide you and your pets with complete and accurate amazingness!

Curt Fletcher is the Chief Pet Administrator (CPA), call or email today to set an appointment.

Home Doggz was founded by Curt Fletcher. His background includes everything from owning and operating a lawn and landscape company, working for a large Aerospace Defense Contractor, being a top performing Real Estate professional, and a published author.  He has 3 Amazing children and an insatiable optimistic attitude to help you!