Bethany Burleson: Companion Animal Services

For all you cat lovers, I know I post a lot about dogs, but I love all animals. I do focus mainly on dogs because that is most of my clientele, but I do have two cats of my own (Goku and Gohan) and care for cat's of clients in addition to other companion animals. Here are two short, cute videos I recently uploaded and I hope you will check them out! Please be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel as well: Beth's Dog Walking Files and Cute Animal Videos Here's Goku getting his cat toy in his video debut: And here's my other boy Gohan having fun chasing the laser:  THANKS FOR WATCHING and have a wonderful day!! 

Although I have loved animals as far back as I can remember, I never wanted to be a vet. However, I never even considered or dreamed I'd have a job as a dog walker and providing other companion animal services. How I got here really seems like fate and I couldn't be happier or luckier! In fact, I really don't know why I never considered this when I was younger. I was working in sales for a large company and making decent money when they decided to close our office. To relocate I would have needed to apply, interview, and commute over an hour to a new location. I honestly hated the job and wasn't sure what my path was at that point. A week or two later, as luck would have it, I discovered I was pregnant. I tried to be creative and attempted a few MLM and direct sales companies, but I didn't really know how to market best and get my sales up to a point where I could contribute to my family's finances. Obviously I wanted to find a way to assist in paying th...

It's a delicate situation when a client has fleas. Sometimes the client doesn't know their dog has gotten fleas. Sometimes they know and just don't tell you. Regardless of whether the client is aware, there are some precautions you can take to not spread the fleas to other client's homes or to your own home. Fleas are itchy and uncomfortable for the dogs or other animals that are unfortunate to have them. Fleas are parasites and can spread very quickly. They can be difficult to get rid of because they constantly lay eggs and they are so small they can be hard to even see. Firstly, the client needs to be made aware of the situation (just in case they don't know) so they can get it taken care of. I had a client who didn't know he had fleas and was actually very embarrassed, but I assured him it was nothing to be ashamed of and I let him know the best ways to get the situation under control. It can take weeks to eliminate a flea problem. In the meantime, ...

If it's hot outside for us, especially with high humidity, you know it's going to be hot for dogs covered in fur! There are many dangers dogs can face in the hot weather, just like humans, such as dehydration and heatstroke. Here are a few common sense ways to keep dogs and other companion animals safe in the heat, and there are resources linked below with more information if you'd like to do further reading on this topic. As a dog walker or someone who has companion animals, it's crucial to know this information.  Before I begin, if you live near Columbia or Ellicott City and would like to book my companion animal services, please click here to visit my main page.   1. NEVER LEAVE ANIMALS IN PARKED CARS!  Even with the windows open, it can get extremely hot inside a car that's not moving or running air conditioning. Luckily, many places are making it illegal to leave animals in cars and some places are supporting movements where people can break the ca...

   With years of professional experience with excellent reviews and references from all my clients, I am available in Columbia, Elkridge, parts of Ellicott City, and nearby areas in Maryland. I have been an animal lover since a small child and cared for many different types of animals throughout my life.  I'm typically available Monday through Friday with limited Saturday and Sunday availability.  Dog walking and check-in visits  Cat check-ins and litter box cleaning Small animal care (chinchillas, rats, mice, rabbits, etc.) Fish and reptile care and other services on a case-by-case basis I am happy to water plants and do other small tasks as part of my fee (no additional charge). At this time, I do not offer boarding or overnight services.  LET'S GET IN TOUCH Contact me so we can discuss your needs as well as schedule a meet and greet to see if I am the right fit for you and your companion animal(s).  You can con...