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If you’re like many dog owners, you probably feel at least slightly guilty when you have to crate your beloved pup while you head off to work or other important obligations you have in your busy lives. While it can be emotionally difficult for you to leave your pup confined to a small space for…
Stress. We all experience it at some time or another. Whether it’s working long hours, having a heavy workload, taking care of a sick loved one, experiencing traumatic events, or moving to a new home among many other life stressors, we may find ourselves looking for ways to relieve the weight of these burdens. Some…
Losing weight, eating healthier, saving more money, getting more organized – these are just a few of the most common New Year’s Resolutions many of us make for ourselves each year. But how many of us thought about making resolutions that include our canine and feline counterparts? I’m going to be honest with you –…
We all know it’s important for us to help keep our dogs physically and mentally engaged, but the cold, snow and wind that often comes this time of year may make it harder for us to step out and get that physical activity and cognitive enrichment our dogs need. And we all know our Wisconsin…
A few days ago, I posted some items that professional pet sitters and dog walkers wanted their clients to know. The feedback has been wonderful and the suggestions from my fellow colleagues kept pouring in, so today we have part 2 of the series! Once again, all the comments and quotes will be kept confidential.…
Old sayings have a lot of truth to them, that’s how they get to be old sayings. Take the example of “fighting like cats and dogs”, that saying has it’s origins sometime before 1610 according to the blog Historically Speaking. The reality is that cats and dogs are very different species, and as such, react very…
Every field has things that only the professionals in that field know and wish their customers knew. Many times, professionals in any field wish that they could tell their clients things that would make their jobs easier, provide their clients with better a better service experience, or clear up misconceptions. We have all seen the…
When you are looking for someone to provide care for your pet when you cannot be there, does it really matter if you hire a professional? After all, isn’t the neighbor, who loves your dog and seems good with them, just as good? She is certainly more affordable, and that’s not a bad thing right?…
Back in April, we discussed the importance of utilizing a variety of cognitive enrichment activities for pets and the many benefits of them. Some of the benefits included reduced anxiety, increased cognitive function, and a stronger bond between owner and pet. This blog post will focus on activities you can do at home, in the…
We all know that exercise is important for our health and that daily exercise is essential for our best health. The same is true for dogs! Daily exercise has many benefits, some beyond just improved health, for our canine friends. A daily dog walk is one of the best things you can do for your…
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