Monthly Newsletter
Welcome back to our monthly newsletter here at Happy Tails! We hope all our furry friends and their humans out there got to enjoy the recent snow. We’ve got a fresh round of spotlights this month to help you get to know our team, clients, and of course, their furry friends, in addition to keeping you up to speed on all the exciting things happening here at Happy Tails.
Be sure to check back every month for the latest newsletter with timely tips and tricks to keep your fur babies happy and healthy all year long!
At Home With Rachel, Pete & Milo
Like so many of us with fur babies these days, Rachel & Pete weren't exactly looking for a pet when her dog Milo came into her life. Okay, who are we kidding…she was casually searching for one when she found herself on Pet Finder and saw Milo’s grinning face appear on her screen.
From there, she convinced her partner Pete to go with her to take a look at Milo, so they called it an early day and made the drive out to see who would soon become their newest roommate.
Upon first seeing Milo, Rachel says the first thing she noticed on Milo was the biggest paws she’s ever seen on a puppy. At that moment, she knew he was ours.
“He is the sweetest, most sensitive soul and he loves everyone. He keeps us laughing every day because he will show up with random objects from the house in his mouth (a hammer, books, computer paper, shoes) because he wants us to chase him,” she said. “We love him so much and can't imagine our lives without him.”
Rachel & Pete love to travel and were looking for peace of mind knowing that their fur baby is well taken care of when they're gone from home.
When she was recommended Happy Tails a few years ago she decided to give us a try and hasn’t turned back since, even recommending us to two other friends in their neighborhood in the meantime!
Her furry Milo loves the care and the attention that comes from the live-in sitter when his parents are away from home. One of Milo’s favorite sitters is Amanda, our featured sitter last month. She always has treats ready for Milo and is so sweet and considerate of him, Rachel said.
“It is such a nice feeling to have someone you can trust watching your fur baby and I know they have a lot of fun together,” she added.
Milo especially enjoys the extra-long walks that come with having Amanda take care of him.
Sitter Spotlight: Nomsa
Meet Nomsa! Nomsa has been with us here at Happy Tails for almost a year and we love having her!
Nomsa has always loved dogs and when she couldn’t have any pets growing up due to a family member having an allergy she looked to fill the void with pet sitting. She started sitting for fur babies of friends and family and found it to be a great way to interact with animals as a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity.
She thoroughly enjoys being able to get to know all of the different Happy Tails pets she helps care for and loves learning about each one’s unique and quirky personality.
“It's endearing to watch and get to know them and I always get a little sentimental about having to leave them toward the end of my stay,” she said.
While caring for the fur babies, Nomsa said she finds herself oftentimes creating and narrating a story about the pets she’s with and the time they spent together. She’s also an early riser, which she said is great for taking care of furry friends who are up early.
In her free time, she enjoys reading for fun, practicing yoga, hanging out, and having brunch with friends or family. Her not-so-guilty pleasure is binge-watching what she admits to watching an insane amount of Real Housewives!
Nomsa keeps a busy schedule with instructing yoga classes, pursuing her Reiki certification, and preparing for an upcoming yoga and hiking retreat in Utah this Spring. This year she is hoping to be more present and connected to those that she is around, and with the experiences she is undergoing in her daily life.
Make sure to say hi to Nomsa next time you see her walking a fur baby and ask her what her favorite yoga pose is!
Company Collaboration & GIVEAWAY!
Sprig & Brie Charcuterie
I am SO excited to be partnering with @sprigandbriecharcuterie to give away their stunning and delicious Valentine’s Day box! Being an Entrepreneur and Real Estate Agent, networking is extremely important. I am so lucky to not only have met other like-minded people but also great friends. Let’s show this small business some serious love this Valentine’s day!
TO ENTER:
-Follow: @sprigandbriecharcuterie, @carlyjm_johnson, and @happytailscbus on Instagram
-Like the giveaway post.
-Comment who you’d share your charcuterie box with.
-Share the post on your stories for an extra entry! Realllllllly want to win? (We don’t blame you) There are three opportunities to enter! Enter on @happytailscbus, @happytrailsadventures, and @carlym_johnson
Winner is announced Sunday at noon. Delivery Monday included!
February Birthdays
Dog Training Education Month
As seasoned sitters, we have seen and heard it all from our clients when it comes to their pets behavior! Maybe a dog that barks incessantly, climbs on furniture, unwanted jumping, chewing, and fights with other dogs. Dog training can be expensive, time intensive and parallel to parenting when you aren’t quite ready to become a parent. Dog training isn’t solely for good dog behavior, but essential to a long lasting, healthy relationship with your furry friend. From training collars to training camps, we’ve put together a brief page of where to get started with your dog training this month.
DOG TRAINING EDUCATION MONTH ACTIVITIES
Go to a dog training class
Find a dog training class or activity in your city. Training a dog alone sounds exhausting - don't do it alone!
Teach your dog a new skill
In lieu of the 'training' part of this month, see how well your dog is trained by teaching a new trick or skill. Maybe you'll learn something new about your pup - what it likes or doesn't like.
Check out a new dog park.
Go to a new dog park around town and let your pup off the leash. Most dog parks don't require a leash as long as they are within the gated vicinity, and it's a great spot to let your dog run around while you catch up on emails or read a new book. It's a win- win!
WHY WE LOVE DOG TRAINING EDUCATION MONTH
Let dogs be dogs
The outdoors is a great place to let dogs act like puppies and for puppies to well, just be puppies. Dog parks, certain hikes, and open spaces are great for dogs without leashes.
Doggy wants a treat
Teach your furry friend a new trick to flaunt to the rest of the dogs in your hood. Treats can help with dog trick training - and what dog doesn't want a treat?
A friendly dog is a good dog
The only thing worse than a poorly trained dog running around, is the number of them that end up in the pound for bad behavior. Investing the time to properly train your dog, is investing time into a 'good' dog long term.
Looking For A Local Dog Trainer?
Long time Happy Tails Clients and friends of owner, Carly, Reid & Cathy Renyolds of Dog’s Best Friend Training have been working with our furry friends for years! Read on to learn more about them and how they can service you!
Meet The Owner
Carly Johnson is passionate about connecting with people, a thread that is the through line tying together her many businesses and ventures. Carly is the owner and founder of Happy Tails Columbus and Happy Trail Adventures and is a REALTOR® with HER Realtors serving the Central Ohio region. Across all of her work she takes time to understand each and every client to ensure they are receiving a personalized and thoughtful experience. For her Happy Tails clients, she gladly provides free real estate market reviews (request yours below), offering her clients insight from her market knowledge and experience.
Though there isn’t much of it these days, in her freetime Carly loves to relax in the outdoors and spend time with her friends and family. Connect with her via email and learn more about what she has to offer here. Let her show you how smooth and enjoyable buying or selling your home can be. Give her a call today!