Train Your Dog Month
This year, the 8th annual National Train Your Dog Month takes place in January and is being promoted through the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. As a professional pet sitter, I always ask if a dog has a “come” command and a “stay” command. I know from experience...
How Long is Too Long to Leave Your Dog Home Alone?
When dog owners schedule trips, the added cost of pet care is sometimes an unwelcomed surprise. To cut down on the expense, they ask for two quick daily visits for dogs that are being left home alone for 24 hours a day for several days. “Here’s the thing,” writes...
How to Fight Dog Obesity – America’s #1 Dog Health Problem
My dog’s not fat – he’s just fluffy! It’s an old joke. But pet obesity is not funny. Pet parents in America are literally killing their pets with kindness. We feed them too much food – food often filled with empty calories that don’t meet their nutritional needs....
COVID-19, You, and Your Pet
Your safety when taking care of your pet during the COVID-19 pandemic is paramount. Now that we are out and about more, developing habits that put your health as a priority is important. Before reviewing how to keep yourself safe, what role do your pets play during...
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