PetStepin'

Our year has begun with a new team..new ideas..alot of new families and our little new addition, Chimpi the Guinea pig!!  It's so interesting to see the new bonds of trust being formed between team members..among our furry friends..and between our team and our frisky family  members!! Sam and Sandhya - always such a delight to see them hands on with the loving!!  Gautam - already become the official pooch cuddler. The doggies love those trusting shoulders to lean on. Kunal - If Ur up for some madness and games then he's Ur man!! Always ready to have some fun and yet show them who's boss!! Dr. Champak - Our on call Vet. The slobby kisses he gets when he visits is enough to show what a great job he does!!  Sadhan, Shubhankar and Kumar - Our Pet Assistants always on the job. Whether it's bathing the dogs, cleaning the premises, disinfecting the kennel, feeding the pets etc it's all done with a smile!!  Sonu and Iyanah - not to forget our most precious addition to o...

Behind the scenes @ PetStepin’ - My experience working as a temporary manager.   I was scrolling through facebook aimlessly when I came across a post by Dr.Nezhat regarding an opening In her Pet boarding facility here In Bangalore called PetStepin’. Having worked multiple jobs since the age of 16, this was the first time I found something that truly Intrigued me and I wanted to give It a shot. So after a few messages back and forth and learning more about what my duties as manager will entail, I decided to go In for 10 days and try n get a feel of what It would be like to work there full time.  On my first day, Being an enthu cutlet, I showed up earlier than I was supposed to as I couldn’t wait to start my day and see what this experience was going to be like.(I ended up coming In as early as I could every day after that as well)  I walked Into the gates of the facility and was confronted by a huge pack of dogs barking In my face as I stood there In the socializing area a...

October whizzed pass so quick we hardly had time for updates.. So here is a quick glimpse of the Dusheera celebrations at PetStepin'. Puja and prayers..bless our home for our four legged family..and may they always be happy and healthy and enjoy true PetStepin' style :) Everyone got their dose of cuddles..and the doggies enjoyed the little kids pampering them.. It's always so wonderful to celebrate with family and know they are there to support you every step of the way.  Our little pujari in the making !! OUR TEAM - I'm so grateful to every member of our PetStepin' family and each member's contribution, which is the reason why we are sooo awesome!! 

It's time to run and play..especially after the rains. Everything looks so fresh and green. The smell of wet mud is so relaxing.  But our favorite part is running through the puddles. Gosh what a mess we love to make ... splashing on one another..jumping in those muddy puddles..and rolling in the slush. Esha is soo excited.."common Pickles let's splash" Pickles is like "nah I don't want my paws getting dirty " Oh well..then Esha trys her luck with Wolf, who very kindly obliges to a game of roll about. Esha loves the rain..."It's just so much fun "

1. Regular Veterinary check: It is a myth that cats are self sufficient and don't need the regular care a dog needs. Cats need a wellness check up by the Vet on a regular basis, at least twice a year, to keep check on health issues with regards to nutrition and weight, dental check, behavioral changes as they age and regular vaccination and deworming. As your cat ages past 8yrs, the frequency of visits will need to increase to read the signs and avoid age related problems from setting in. 2. Yearly Vaccination: Vaccinating your cat even though he maybe entirely an indoor cat is not an option but should be mandatory. Vaccination is done to maximize our ability to prevent infectious diseases in our pets. It starts at 6-8wks of age and after the initial boosters it should be repeated on a yearly basis to maintain the required immunity levels in the body. You must discuss the required protocol with your veterinarian. The core vaccines that need to be given are against Rabies, Panleukop...

A little reference about what exactly Doga  is all about. Quoting directly from Wikipedia : Doga  (a portmanteau of "Dog Yoga") is the practice of yoga with pet dogs. Through acts of meditation, gentle massage, and stretching, doga practitioners seek to achieve a greater harmony with their dogs. Canine acupuncture and chanting are also known to take place within the occasional doga routine. In Doga, the submissive dogs and their human masters work as one unit - the masters help their dogs facilitate different poses and, in some cases, the pets are used as props or instruments while the masters perfect their poses. This is seen to be a Zen way of practicing non-traditional yoga and training, while exploring power play dynamics. Doga has received some criticism from the yoga community. Doga classes have been labeled inappropriate for trivializing the sacred practice by turning it into a "fad", for their lax policies on teacher certification, and for the ...

So the group decides to discuss plans for the weekend. Snoopy the pug is super excited and quite the talker.. Snoopy: hey guys what say you...let's start with tag..then the winner will be the guy who hides in hide and seek ..then we can play catch your tail ...blah blah blah ... Milo, the golden retriever: Wow Snoopy..that sounds exhausting ..I'm out..guess I'll catch a Snooze!! Snoopy doesn't give up..he turns to Simba, the German Shepard, and Leo, the lab.. "So guys what say you? Ready for some fun"  Simba: ummmm huh well ..I'm not so sure Snoop  Leo: *snore snore* Zzzzzz Meanwhile in another corner the others were deciding what they should do. Ginger, the Golden Retriever, to Cookie, the Cocker, : hey Cookie should we play Catch?? And the winner gets to choose the next game.. Cookie: that sounds like funnnn..lets go...I got a head start..Hehehehe  Simba ambles on to Ringo.." Hey Ringo, what's happening dude?"  Ringo: am chasing Boosa..he t...