HomeBuddy

In compliance with the new city ordinance we are encouraging all of our wonderful clients to vaccinate and register your pets with the city. Don't forget the Animal Clinic of West Plains will be holding a low cost raise vaccine clinic on May 1.

We will be closed April 10 @12pm -April 12 @1pm. Sorry for any inconvenience.

We will be closed on Thursday 3/25 @5pm - Sun 3/27 @7am. Sorry for any inconvenience. All calls and messages will be returned on Sunday afternoon.

Please make sure your buddies stay warm.

We will close at 2pm on Jan 7th and reopen on Jan 9th @5pm. We apologize for an inconvenience.

What a sweet page to give you the Sunday morning feel goods!

Looking forward to spending Christmas with some of our favorite baddies!

Our Christmas calendar is getting pretty full. Don't hesitate to book your buddy's staycation before all our time slots are full

Cold Weather Tips to Remember!!!!

Theresa Marie Finney You are the winner of the Pawtyz holiday box giveaway!!! I have sent you a private message just touch base with me and we will have it shipped to you!

What a great story!

Thank you City of West Plains for cleaning up South Hill sidewalks! All of our downtown buddies really appreciate it!

HomeBuddy will be closed on Friday Dec 11th and 12th. We are sorry for any inconveniences.

Over the last few years HomeBuddy has received so many thoughtful gifts from our clients! This year we would like to ask that instead of gifting to us please consider gifting to your favorite pet rescue. 2020 has been especially hard on these organizations. Locally we have a city pound and an animal shelter along with and incredible cat rescue program Ozark Regional Cats outreach & support. We appreciate all the love our community has given us this year

A very special buddy of ours got his very own Pawtyz box! Don't forget to use the promo code: HOMEBUDDY for 10% off today!

GIVEAWAY TIME!! Our new buddies over at Pawtyz want to give your best buddy a special holiday gift!! How to enter:... Like our post Comment with your buddy's name! Share our post AND Tag a friend! (Or all your friends! ) Drawing will be Tue Dec 15 @ 2:30pm!

Look at this Buddies! Use Promo Code: HOMEBUDDY to get 10% off your order!

This is so exciting! And we have our own promo code for those of you who want to give your favorite buddy an awesome gift while saving 10%! Use promo code: HOMEBUDDY All order $50 or more get free shipping!

This police officer and his K9 have one of the best relationships!

We are so thankful to be spending time with some of our favorite buddies today have a safe day everyone.

Just enjoy the day with your best buddy.

We are currently booking for the Thanksgiving holiday! Do not hesitate to book your buddy's staycation. Reservations are limited.We are currently booking for the Thanksgiving holiday! Do not hesitate to book your buddy's staycation. Reservations are limited.

Hey Buddies! Sorry we are closed Nov 1- Nov 8 as we prepare for the busy holiday season. We apologize for any inconveniences!

Just a reminder that HomeBuddy will be closed Nov 1-8.Just a reminder that HomeBuddy will be closed Nov 1-8.

We would love to see your buddy's costume!

We will be closed Nov. 1-8th in preparation for the holiday season. Sorry for any inconvenience.

What do your buddies do while you're away?

HAPPY NATIONAL DOG DAY! show us your pup in the comments!

Use your Manners! The Sniff test - Stop doing that! The sniff test - a badly engrained habit that society has been taught, without a clear understanding of ...what they're actually doing. When you reach out towards a dog, you are using body pressure AT them, giving them no time to assess whether you are safe & whether they require further investigation to pick up your information. You are forcing an interaction of a relationship that hasn't had time to develop. To some dogs, this is quite rude & the reason a lot of dogs snap at or bite people. This can cause alot of behavioral issues because of layered stress due to forced interactions. If they are on lead, they have no where to go if they are sensitive to spacial pressure, so can end up shutting down, shying away or snapping at your hand so you back off. This is an example of how a dog is now using pressure to turn off pressure & make you back off so they aren't so stressed. People think by offering your hand it can give the dog time to sniff to know you're friendly... they can sniff without being forced to sniff your hand.Their noses are far more superior than ours & they don't need close contact forced upon them to smell you. Some dogs might not want to know you. You have no relationship with them and that's perfectly fine. They aren't your dog so you don't need to touch them or steal pats for your own satisfaction. If you are meeting a dog, what should you do? Ask the owner if you can interact with their dog. Not all people want strangers touching their dogs. Especially strangers who you are unlikely to see again. Stand up straight & relaxed, with your hands at your side. Ignore the dog & talk to the owner. Don't stare at the dog & don't try to force an interaction by going in for a pat. If the dog wants to know you, it will come up to you & sniff around. Usually they will move away & then come back for a second sniffathon. Some dogs will bunt your hands & wag their tails, which are good signs that you're likely an accepted new friend. Give them a few slow pats down their back (NOT THEIR HEAD) & then stop. Is the dog happy? Has it accepted your interaction? This will determine whether you can give it more pats. This is a more stress free option for dogs & a reason why in consultations we can develop a good level of trust, especially with fearful dogs & aggressive dogs, without a bunch of negative side effects from forced interactions.

We will be joining the Animal Clinic of West Plains tomorrow on their lake adventures. We will return in the evening. Thank you.

Just a reminder HomeBuddy will be closed Aug 12-15.Just a reminder HomeBuddy will be closed Aug 12-15.

Happy Independence Day everyone! Here are some tips to keep your furry buddies safe today!

HomeBuddy will be closed August 12-15th. Sorry for any inconvenience.

We understand that vacation may look different for many of our clients this year, and that's ok. We are here to meet your furry buddy's needs! Even if it is just for a one or two visits we are thrilled to see your buddies!

HomeBuddy will be closed May 15-17th all day. Thank you for your understanding and I'm sorry for any inconvenience.HomeBuddy will be closed May 15-17th all day. Thank you for your understanding and I'm sorry for any inconvenience.

This is so wholesome (via Erin Richter/YouTube)

We miss your buddies! But we are sure they are thrilled to have you home we are looking forward to spending time with them again soon. Until then we hope you enjoy some funny pet related memes.

How cute are these little guys!

Hey Buddies, I wanted to take a minute to thank everyone for their love and support through this slow spell. I plan to continue to be there for all of my clients when they need to be away from their pets. I'm so thrilled to still have a couple homes to visit for our mid-day dog walks through the week while they are still able to go to work. I'm excited that everyone is still planning to reschedule their vacations as soon as things get cleared up. It has been such an incredi...ble privilege to be able to provide such a rewarding service to my community. I love the work I do, I say it to people all the time; "I have the greatest job ever! " I'll take this opportunity of being still and home more to get some much needed bookkeeping done and enjoy long walks with Mr. Clancey and Hercules. I love this little community and look forward to more exciting visits with all of your furry buddies in the near future Stay healthy y'all, stay safe and be kind to your neighbors. Thank you, Jamie Lynn P.S. enjoy some pictures of a few of our loveable buddies

We will continue to provide care for all booked clients. We will continue our Mon-Thur mid-day walks for our standing clients. And we will continue to take appointments for those who are forced to have to travel during this stressful time. We understand that some of you may have to cancel your appointments, please notify us as soon as your decision is made so we can adjust our schedule. Thank you, Jamie Lynn

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HomeBuddy will be closed all day on May 16-17@5pmHomeBuddy will be closed all day on May 16-17@5pm

Here is your pet lover feel good story of the day!

Here is a sneak peek at all the awesome items we have put together in a gift basket you can bid on this Saturday night at the Casino Night benefiting the local Boys & Girls Club.

This Saturday night at the West Plains Opera House HomeBuddy will have a gift basket valued at $100 available in the silent auction benefiting Boys & Girls Club of the Greater West Plains Area we hope to see everyone there!

Happy Valentine's Day

Best thing you'll see today! We know what a treat it can be to spend time with incredible dogs!

We will be close Feb 6th 2020 @9:30am - Feb 7th @12pm.

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We had a really great time playing fetch and enjoying a snuggle while her mom was working late. We are so lucky to get to spend quality time with such wonderful furry buddies!

There is nothing more pure than the love of a dog

Yesterday we enjoyed a wonderful afternoon walk with our buddy Norman. *no pupper snoots were injured on our adventure*

We made it through another Holiday Season! Thank you so much for all of your business and love! Thank you for trusting us to love your furry buddies as much as you do! 2020 is going to be a wonderful year!

Have a pet-safe holiday season!

We have openings 12/15-12/20. Our calendar is FULL 12/21-12/28. Thank you so much for trusting us to care for your furry buddies during the holidays!

It is only Dec 3rd and we are about 1/3 of the way booked for the week of Christmas. If you're needing to plan your furry buddy's staycation call us soon!

We’re getting a lot of messages from clients that say their pup’s manners were fantastic over Thanksgiving!! Even while visiting! The one thing they all RAVE ab...out is the Place command. This is our most requested and most rewarding command. Place keeps your dog in a safe spot and also teaches them self control and how to think through a situation rather than just reacting. Learn this skill and many others in Intermediate Obedience Follow link in comments! See more

Avoid an emergency vet visit (yuck!) - keep your pets safe this holiday with these tips!

We have time in our Thanksgiving schedule for 3 to 4 more home visits. So please don't miss your chance to plan your buddies staycation! Call us to book today! 417-293-7355

Remember, if you're cold - so are your animals! Whenever possible, bring your pets indoors in the bitter cold, even if they have shelter.

This is something very near and dear to our heart.

We have started taking reservations for the Thanksgiving Holiday! Don't miss out on the opportunity for your best buddies to stay cozy at home for a staycation! * There will be no mid-day home visits on 11/29 -12/1 2019. Only morning and evening home visits these days so that we can squeeze in a little family time as well

If you're looking for training in the West Plains area this lady is incredible!

Incase you're looking for furry buddy costume ideas!

Just a reminder: HomeBuddy will be closed: 10/24 @6pm -10/26 @4pm 10/29 @1pm-10/30 @4pm.