April is Prevent Lyme Disease Month!
Sadly, Lyme Disease is now found in all 50 states. It is considered a common infectious disease in the Northeast but don't fool yourself if you live elsewhere, this problem has spread and most likely will continue to. The disease is transmitted to pets and humans by...
Rabies – The Top 5 Things You Need to Know
The word "rabies" creates concern in most of us and it should. Who can forget Stephen King's raging killer dog Cujo? Rabies is an infectious viral disease that is almost always fatal following the onset of clinical symptoms. It's called a zoonotic disease which means...
My Dog Doesn’t Come When He’s Called!
One of the most important things you can teach your dog is to come when he's called. A reliable recall is critical for both their safety and your peace of mind. So, how can we get our dogs to respond to our calls? It's not that hard to teach, but it's a hard command...
Dog Park Safety
Most dogs enjoy an off-leash romp at the park. Dogs are very social animals, and a dog park can be a fun place to take your pooch.Accidents and dog fights do happen at dog parks, but by following a few safety tips, you can lessen the chances of a bad day at the park....
It’s Professional Pet Sitters Week
March 5-11, 2017 is Professional Pet Sitters Week. What does that mean(?) - yep just another made up holiday. But, in the industry, its an acknowledgement for our efforts. In our commitment and service to you, we are utilizing its inverse and giving back to the...
March is Pet Poison Awareness Month
March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month. There are many potentially harmful items that exist in our homes that we may not realize could be harmful to our pets. Based on call volume, the Pet Poison Helpline reports these as the top 10 most common toxins:...
Pet Tech 2016
Tech products for pets, commonly referred to as "pet wearables," just keep coming! Check out new and updated versions of pet fit trackers, GPS locators, and remote cameras. You can track your dogs activities and calories as easy as your own. My favorite - The...
Stella & Chewy Recall for possible Listeria Monocytogenes
I personally am a huge fan of Stella & Chewy's and so are my dogs. I did however feel it worthwhile to share info on their June 2015 recall which appears to have stemmed from one bag to date uncovered during a routine FDA surveillance testing.
Baby, it’s freezing outside! Winter tips for your pooch.
I started to post this Sunday when it was 65 degrees with the tag -- "Baby, it's almost cold outside." Here we are 4 days later with ice and snow all over which delayed walks Tuesday, mainly due to traffic and irritated paws. As you know, salt can highly irritate...
2015 – A Time for Treats
Many of you asked about the goodies included in your holiday gift baskets. Those were beef trachea! As I keep telling people, no part of the animal is wasted. "Bully Sticks" are a common item these days at any pet supply shop or store, but they can be costly. If...
Cooling Off – the Cold Hard Facts
Summer is almost over, and this subject was one of my more recent summer procrastinations. Given we still have some dog days left, and fueled by a recent discussion with a client whose dogs we have to beg to drink, I'm finally sitting down. During these 80+ degree...
Homebuying with Dog Amenities in Mind
It happens - you come in from your walk with your sweet sweet pumpkin who wasn't so sweet. Maybe they ecstatically rolled in horse manure, cooled off in brackish water, or depending on where you live, got skunked. You two tromp thru the living room, and on up, down...
Benadryl – Dog sitter’s best friend?
I thought this afternoon's walk would be the perfect excursion, cool day, and enjoying a nice stroll with Jules, Seth, London, Milo, Roxy, Mac, Jimmy, & Tiggy, but that suddenly turned to almost panic. Little Mac was stung on the back and paw by a still present...
August Boarding Is Filling Up Fast
Just a heads-up that if you want to board your dog with us at our house any time in August, those spaces are filling up very quickly. August is a big month for people to vacation, but, darn it all, our house is only so big. We've still got plenty of open spots on the...
The Neutering Debate
This is a MUST read for any dog owner, and anyone currently agonizing over the decision to neuter. I decided to post this after a recent dog park visit when I asked an owner if his dog was neutered. I suspected not (seeing him from the front) as one of my intact...
Lazy Saturday
We have the beautiful Lily as a houseguest today, and we couldn't be happier! As you can see, she's made herself at home in the spare bedroom on a queen-size bed. Only fitting for royalty, so we don't mind.
The Difference Between a Watchdog and a Guard Dog
I was having a conversation with someone about dogs recently (I know, what a surprise), and specifically, what sorts of dogs make good guard dogs. The guy I was talking to did the same thing in that conversation that most people do when they’re talking about a guard...
Last Minute Plans? Need a Place For Your Dog? We Can Handle That.
It's getting late in the game, but, as of this writing, we have a single opening for an overnight stay for a dog during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. Whether you want one night or three nights, we can host your dog in our home, where he/she will stay with our...
Ready, Set, Bark!
Text us today and mention the word "barketing" and get 10% off your first 2 weeks of service. Be sure to include your location (either exact address, closest intersection or building), days of the week for walking, cat care, or boarding dates desired as well as the age & breed of your pet. We'll get right back to you.
