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Birds Reading Section

General Bird Introduction
A. Body Language of Birds: Way Parrots Communicate

Bird Health
A. Feather Picking
B. Screaming
C. Signs of Disease in Birds
D. How Does a Bird’s Lungs Work

Nutrition
A. Feeding Pet Birds, Parrot Diets and Bird Nutrition Recommendations

Grooming
A. Grooming Your Bird

Sexual Behaviors
A. Egg Binding and Chronic Egg Laying
B. Sexual Behavior in Companion Parrots

Social Life And Needs
A. Your Bird is Smarter Than You Think
B. Social & Intellectual Needs of Parrots

Equipment and Toys
A. Cages and Accessories

Safety
A. Poisonous Plants for Birds
B. Cleaning Your Birds Cage
C. Household Hazards for Birds: Bird Proofing Your Home

Best Practices
A. Bird Care Tips for the Professional Pet Sitter

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Dogs Reading Section

Introduction
A. Home Alone
B. Reading Canine Body Postures

Dog Health
A. Symptoms of Pain and Illness in Dogs
B. A Health Checklist
C. Common Diseases of Dogs
D. Diarrhea
E. Vomiting
F. Bloat
G. Heartworms
H. Parvovirus
I. Pet Waste and Water Quality
J. Hip Dysplasia

Feeding and Nutrition
A. Facts About Dog & Cat Nutrition
B. Healthy Dogs
C. Human Foods That Are Unhealthy

Grooming
A. Bathing Your Dog
B. Grooming Your Dog
C. Healthy Skin and Fur
D. How to Cut a Dog's Nails Without the Blood, Sweat and Tears

Sexual Maturity
A. Myths and Facts About Spaying and Neutering

Equipment and Toys
A. Dog Toys and How To Use Them
B. Elizabethan Collars For Dogs
C. How To Select the Right Crate
D. The Best Leash For Your Dog
E. What's In Your Toolbox? Training Equipment
F. How to Use a Head Halter
H. Restraining a Dog

Training and Behavior Modification
A. Dealing With Normal Puppy Behavior - Chewing
B. Dealing With a Dominant Dog
C. Dogs - Destructive Chewing
D. Understanding Aggressive Behavior In Dogs
E. Calming the Fearful Dog
F. Reducing Separation Anxiety
G. Crate Training Your Dog
H. Nothing In Life Is Free - A Training Technique For Dogs
I. Housetraining Your Puppy
J. Jumping Up On People
K. Unleashing the Power of Positive Training
L. Fear Factor - Overcoming Fears

Safety
A. The Canine escape artist
B. Keeping your pet safe from winter woes
C. Protect your pet from hot weather
D. Helping clients prevent summertime problems
E. Microchipping

Best Practices
A. Removing pet stains and odors
B. Common Sense pet handling II
C. Common sense pet handling IV
D. Common sense pet handling V
E. Finding a Lost Pet
F. Keeping your dog confined to your property

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Cats Reading Section

General Cat Introduction
A. Reading Feline Body Language

Health
A. Ask the Vet - About Feline Cystitis
B. Fluid Therapy
C. Giving Medication:Getting Pills in Stomachs and Off Floors
D. New Ways to Manage Diabetes
E. Getting Rid of Ringworm
F. Yuck! Hairballs!
G. ABC's of Hairballs
H. Ageless Wonders
I. Adopting Golden Oldies
J. Feline Senility
K. Oral Agony: Gingivitis
L. Sporting a Healthy Smile
M. Vomiting: Dear Doctor Column
N. When to Call Your Veternarian

Feeding and Nutrition
A. Tips for Choosing Cat Food
B. Foods to Avoid
C. Nutritional Needs of Seniors
D. Cat Food Labels
E. Safe Food Storage
F. She Won’t Eat It Anymore!

Grooming
A. Grooming Your Cat

Sexual Maturity
A. Neutering Your Pet
B. Benefits of Spay/Neuter for Cats and Dogs

Social Life and Needs
A. Why Cats Need Claws
B. The Importance of Exercise

Equipment and Toys
A. Cat Toys and How To Use Them

Training and Behavior Modification
A. Cat Aggression Toward People
B. Cat’s Destructive Scratching
C. Reducing Your Cat's Fearful Behavior
D. Solving Aggression Between Family Cats
E. Urinating Outside the Litterbox
F. Solutions for Serious Problems
G. Does Your Cat Have Separation Anxiety?
H. Stress and Your Cat

Safety
A. Turning Up the Heat
B. A Poison Safe Home
C. Rabies Prevention and You
D. External and Internal Parasites
E. Intestinal Parasites
F. Fleas

Best Practices for Pet Sitters
A. Removing Pet Stains and Odors

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Rabbits Reading Section

General Rabbit Introduction
A. Rabbits - Home Sweet Home

Health
A. Is Your Bunny Sick
B. House Rabbit Health
C. Rabbit Reproduction 101

Nutrition
A. House Rabbit Dietary Recommendations

Grooming and Handling
A. An Uplifting Experience

Behavior
A. House Rabbit Behavior

Social Life And Needs
A. What Do Rabbits See
B. Care of the Elderly Rabbit
C. Your First House Rabbit: What To Expect

Equipment and Toys
A. House Rabbit Habitats
B. House Rabbit Toys

Safety
A. How To Cool Down a Hot Bunny

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Exotics Reading Section

Rodents
A. Ferret Basic Care
B. Guinea Pig Basic Care
C. Hamster Basic Care
D. Gerbil Basic Care
E. Mice Basic Care

Lizards
A. Green Iguana Care Sheet and Information
B. Green Iguana Basic Care

Turtles
A. Malaysian Box Turtle Basic Care
B. Painted Turtle Care Sheet

Snakes
A. Boa Constrictor Care Sheet
B. Corn Snake and Red Rat Snake Care Sheet

Amphibians
A. Green Tree Frog Care Sheet

Fish
A. Fish Basic Care

Hermit Crabs
A. Crab Basic Care

Brown House Crickets
A. Brown House Cricket Care Sheet

Miscellaneous Information
B. UV Light Information

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Business Reading Section

Getting Started
A. Business Plan
B. Joining a National Organization
C. Pledge of Professional Conduct
D. Business Licenses and Permits
E. Liability Insurance & Bonding for the Pet Sitter
F. Commercial Auto Insurance
G. Worker's Compensation
H. Dog Bite Liability
I. Forming a Business Entity: How to Choose the Right One
J. Forms of Business Ownership
K. Pick a Winning Name for Your Business
L. Keeping Organized on the Go
M. 7 Tips to Get Organized
N. Contract/Agreement
O. Policies and Procedures
P. Veterinary Treatment Authorization
Q. NAPPS Member Survey: Pricing Strategies
R. Invaluable

Marketing
A. Marketing Basics
B. 100+ Marketing Ideas
C. 15 Foolproof Ideas for Promoting Your Company
D. Logo: The Look of Your Brand
E. Advertising and PR
F. Get More Clients By Writing It Down
G. Pet Pitching to the Local Media
H. Marketing Your Web Site On Line
I. Participating in Local Events Can Boost More Than Your Sales
J. Trade Shows
K. eMarketing
L. Want More Business-Publish an Ezine
M. The Hidden Power of Networking
N. Marketing and PR: Building Vet Relationships
O. Networking With Other Pet Sitters
P. The Ins and Outs of Networking
Q. Forecasting for Growth
R. How Does Your Business Grow
S. Marketing Magic

Business Operations
A. Pet Sitter Preparedness Kit
B. Who Sits For the Sitter?
C. Policies & Procedures for Clients and Office
D. Company Policies and Training Employees
E. Keeping In Touch With Your Sitters
F. Burnout: Is it a Burning Issue in Your Company?
G. Disaster Preparedness Plan
H. Customer Service Skills - Best Practices
I. Conquering Client Complaints
J. Customer Service At It's Best
K. Best Practices-Properly Managing Problem Situations
L. Telephone Greetings-3 easy steps to success
M. How to Plan Your Web Site
N. Website-Basic Information
O. Utilize the Power of the Internet in Your Marketing
P. Creating a Powerful Web Presence
Q. Planning Your Exit
R. The Time to Sell Might Be Right Now
S. Transferring Your Family Business
T. Choosing a Retirement Solution for Your Small Business
U. Selecting a Business Broker to Sell Your Business-12 Quick Steps
V. Buying a Small Business-Facts All Potential Buyers Need to Know
W. Selling a Small Business-12 Crucial Steps

Employees/Independent Contractors
A. 20 Factor Checklist to Determine Independent Contractor vs.Employee Status
B. Independent Contractor vs. Employee

Taxes/Insurance
A. Business Taxes
B. Self Employment Tax
C. Disability Insurance
D. Long-Term Care- It's Time to Get Serious & Design a Plan that Meets Your Needs

Legal
A. Ask the Animal Attorney-How Much Is That Puppy in the Window?
B. Ask the Animal Attorney-Cujo's Casualties

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Pet First Aid Reading Section

First Aid
A. PFA Disclaimer
B. Dog First Aid Book and DVD (American Red Cross )
C. Book and DVD - Cat First Aid - American Red Cross
D. Dog First Aid Article
E. Cat First Aid Article
F. Appendix - Acids and Alkalis
F. Appendix - Toxic Plants
F. Appendix - Additional Pet First Aid Reference Material
F. Appendix - Poison Control & Pet Loss Support Numbers
G. Closing Thoughts

 
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