Jessica's blog posts

Gentle, calm and clever: the Golden Retriever is a great family dog. Here is everything you need to know about these gentle pets.

Border Collies are an iconic working breed, known to be highly intelligent and energetic. Here's all you need to know about Border Collies.

Every cat is unique. Some cats suit catteries whilst others suit cat sitting. Here are some factors to consider before choosing for your cat.

Labrador Retrievers are the world's most popular dog, and it's easy to see why. Here is everything you need to know about this sunny, funny breed.

Working remotely and creating a pet-friendly home office is possible, it just takes a little preparation and planning. Here's how!

Discover all you need to know about the health, appearance and temperament of the popular Cavoodle dog breed.

Doggy daycare is perfect for the modern pet owner who has to work remotely. Here's how it can save your work productivity and pet's health.

Trick training improves the bond between you and your dog. Here are instructions for 10 fun tricks you can teach your dog.

Toilet training a puppy is about showing them appropriate places to eliminate. A puppy can hold their bladder one hour for every month of age.

If you have a house sitter booked, it’s a really good idea to have a plan for safety and social distancing before you hand over the keys. Here's how.

Stop your dog from pulling. Teach them how to walk on a loose leash with our training checklist and step by step loose leash walking guide.

The coronavirus pandemic has led to an unfortunate surge in scam activity targeting online businesses worldwide. But don’t worry: we are here to help protect you and prevent this on Pawshake.

Discover 10 quick and simple dog enrichment food puzzles you can put together that will challenge and stimulate their brains.

Life has turned upside down since the arrival of coronavirus (COVID-19), and a lot of these changes can explain what is happening to the pet sitting industry. Find out what it means for you as a pet sitter.

Adopting a pet seems like a great idea: pets bring us joy, and it feels great rehoming an animal in need. But before you adopt a pet, consider if you are in it for the longterm.