Our Top Blogs of 2021
From travel guides and puppy training to FurPetVo HQ news and the best names for cats, dogs—even birds!—2021 was another outstanding year of delivering practical, heartfelt advice to our members on all things pets, house sitting, and travel.
So, without further ado, here are the topics our community loved reading about most in 2021:
1. What Are Normal Pet Sitting Rates?
With a global, pet-loving community that includes owners of cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, and even alpacas, it’s no surprise that one of our most-read blogs covered the essential topic of pet sitting rates. In this post, we explored average rates across animal types—and revealed just how much a FurPetVo membership could save you each year.
2. 10 Winning Ways to Win a Dog’s Trust
Our sitters are deeply passionate about animal care—and it’s clear our members feel the same. This guest post from Ripley at Doggy Dream Team offered actionable, compassionate strategies for building trust with dogs. Whether you’re stepping into a new sit or welcoming a nervous pup, these tips help create calm, confident connections from day one.
3. Pretty Yet Poisonous Plants for Dogs to Avoid
Dogs love exploring gardens—sniffing, digging, and sampling along the way. This vital guide highlights common plants that are toxic if ingested—or even inhaled—including lilies, azaleas, sago palms, and tulips. A must-read for every pet sitter and owner committed to keeping canine companions safe outdoors.
4. Top Tips for Travelling with Pets Post-Lockdown
After months of limited movement, many pets needed reacclimation to car rides, flights, and new environments. Drawing on expert insights from the FurPetVo Vet Advice Line, this blog shares practical, stress-free strategies—from securing carriers and scheduling bathroom breaks to recognizing signs of travel anxiety.
5. 5 Ways to Stop Cats from Escaping the Garden
For indoor cat owners, balancing safety and enrichment is key—especially near busy roads or unfamiliar neighborhoods. We explored proven solutions: cat-proof fencing, enclosed catio designs, supervised outdoor time, GPS trackers, and behavioral enrichment to reduce escape motivation.
6. 10 Tips on How to Become a House Sitter
Love pets *and* travel? House sitting merges both passions beautifully. This step-by-step guide walks newcomers through profile setup, verification, communication best practices, and how to stand out to trusted pet owners—all while preparing for your first successful sit.
7. 7 Things to Look for in Your Next Pet Sitter
Finding the right sitter is about more than availability—it’s about shared values, experience, and peace of mind. We outlined seven key qualities to prioritize: verified identity, strong references, pet-specific experience, responsiveness, home safety awareness, flexibility, and genuine empathy for animals.
8. How to Add Social Links to Your FurPetVo Profile
Adding LinkedIn, Instagram, or other verified social profiles to your FurPetVo account helps build credibility and trust. This quick tutorial shows sitters exactly how to link accounts—and why doing so increases visibility, booking confidence, and connection quality with pet owners.
9. Top US Girl Dog Names
With pet adoption surging in 2020–2021, naming a new companion felt both joyful and daunting. Based on real data from FurPetVo’s US member base, we compiled the most popular girl dog names—plus thoughtful tips for choosing a name that suits personality, pronunciation, and training success.
10. How to Amend or Delete a Saved Search
Launched early in 2021, saved searches helped members quickly revisit favorite filters—whether by location, pet type, or dates. This user-friendly guide explains how to edit or remove saved searches on both the furpetvo.com website and mobile app.
Worked your way through this list and ready for more? Explore dozens of additional articles on furpetvo.com—covering pet health, seasonal care, sitter success stories, and destination-inspired travel tips. Or dive into trending topics like:
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- What are normal pet sitting rates?
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