Guest Blog By Penny Martin, Fureverfriend.info
Starting a business and getting a new pet are both exciting life events that you want to be able to fully enjoy. Part of being able to enjoy them is knowing how to balance the two. You can give your business and your pet all of the focus they deserve by following these tips from Springs Pet Portraits.
1. Efficiency
Running an efficient business will help you get everything checked off your to-do list while still leaving enough time to take care of your pet. To maximize efficiency, many small businesses organize as LLCs. LLCs are less heavily regulated by the IRS, resulting in more flexibility and less paperwork. All you need to do is check Colorado LLC registration requirements and follow the instructions. Everything you need is on the Colorado Secretary of State website. You can even use a formation service to make filing quick and easy and to avoid the cost of hiring a lawyer.
You can also increase efficiency using automated systems. Allowing computer software to assist you with tasks such as pay roll, accounting, recurring purchase orders and other processes will help you run your business just as effectively with less time and effort.
2. Crate Training
Many people have heard of crate training dogs, but did you know you can crate train cats as well? That's right, both dogs and cats can be crate trained. There are several crate training benefits, including housebreaking your pet, improving its behavior, reducing stress and easing travel. Once your dog or cat is housebroken and stops chewing on potentially dangerous objects, you can expand its space to a playpen or a single room before giving the animal access to the entire house.
3. Pet Sitters and Dog Boarding
Pet sitters can make your life a whole lot easier while you're trying to manage a new business and a new pet. A pet sitter can watch after your animals when you aren't available to give them constant supervision. You can ask local professionals, such as your vet or groomer for recommendations, or use referral services, such as Rover.com or Care.com to find qualified and trustworthy pet sitters. You can use those same methods to find a pet walker if all your animals need is a little exercise while you're working rather than a sitter. We highly recommend Stay Happy Pet Sitting or if you desire doggie daycare or boarding BamPaws Stay & Play.
4. Exercise
New pets are constantly getting into trouble by chewing on or scratching furniture, tearing up pieces of carpet, messing with extension cords and more. Most of the time, this bad behavior is because they're bored and have too much energy. Giving your animals enough exercise can help entertain them and wear them out so they stop getting into trouble. The American Kennel Club recommends giving puppies short play sessions or walks several times throughout the day. To exercise a cat, it is recommended that you play with them for at least three five-minute periods each day. Exercise needs can vary based upon species, breed, age, size and medical conditions. Consult with a vet if you are unsure how much exercise your pet needs. A dog daycare is a great way to get your pet socialization and exercise. BamPaws Stay & Play offers a great environment for your new dog and they will keep you informed on how your dog is doing while there.
Raising a new pet while starting a new business isn't easy, but with enough dedication and hard work, you can do it. These tips can help you be the best owner you can be to both your pet and your business.