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Senior Pets Need Special Care and Walks

By Dawn / October 7, 2025 /

As our beloved canine companions grow older, their needs change, but their desire for adventure, enrichment, and engagement never fades. At Milwaukee Paws Pet Care, we believe that every stage of a dog’s life deserves joy, comfort, and compassionate care. When it comes to senior pets, especially senior dogs, understanding their evolving physical and emotional…

Benefits of Decompression Walks

By Dawn / April 23, 2025 /

As warmer weather slowly approaches, many pet parents are trying their best to get their dogs outside for longer and longer walks. However, with everyone’s busy schedules, it can be difficult to make time to get both exercise and outdoor enrichment for your pooch. That’s where Milwaukee Paws can help! One of the many services…

Winter Safety for Milwaukee Dogs

By Dawn / December 17, 2024 /

Winter is here- although, it can be hard to tell that by the weather lately!  Still, snowfall and icy days are not far away.  When it’s cold outside, there are things we can all do to keep our dogs safe in winter.   Gear to keep your dog safe in winter One of the first…

Marker Words- Make Your Dog Walks More Enjoyable

By Dawn / February 22, 2024 /

Are you looking to transform your daily dog walks into a seamless, enjoyable experience for both you and your furry friend? At Milwaukee Paws Pet Care, we understand the importance of effective communication and positive reinforcement while dog walking. That’s why all of our experienced dog walkers utilize marker words to enhance the quality of…

5 Dog Walking Tips for a Better Dog Walk

By Dawn / November 6, 2022 /

One very common request I get as a dog trainer is “How can I make my dog walk better?”  While I do not think we need to make our dogs do anything, there are tips to help you and your dog have a more enjoyable and beneficial walk.  All of our staff at Milwaukee Paws Pet…

You Have a Friend- Reactive Dog Training Program

By Dawn / October 14, 2022 /

Why do we need to talk about reactive dog training and how it can help? Simply stated, when we bring a dog into our families, we have an idea of what life will be like with this new family member.  As a dog trainer, I often have the opportunity to hear the stories clients share…

Seven Cues Every Traveling Dog Should Know

By Dawn / September 30, 2021 /

Before traveling with your pet, teach them the cues that will make your trip safer and more fun for all of you! Traveling with our canine companions can be a lot of fun and can really help to strengthen the bond between pet and pet parent.  Before you hit the road with Fido, though, there…

Providing The Best Care For Your Cat

By Dawn / January 13, 2020 /

At Milwaukee Paws Pet Care, we spend a lot of time with your beloved dogs and often post pictures we have snapped while out on our walks with them, but did you know that many of our cat visits are even longer than those we spend with your precious pups? We have several clients who…

Summer Safety for Pets

By Dawn / June 27, 2019 /

Our beautiful Wisconsin Summer has finally arrived, and while many of us are loving the warmer temperatures, the hotter weather can become dangerous very quickly for our furry companions. Preventing heat stroke, being aware of how hot asphalt can be on your pup’s paws, and properly storing gardening tools and insecticides in a safe place…

February is National Pet Dental Health Month!

By Dawn / February 26, 2019 /

Did you know that by the age of three, most dogs and cats are already starting to form some sort of dental disease? According to the American Veterinarian Dental Society, at that age, about 80% of dogs and 70% of cats already have some sort of dental disease which often could have been prevented. Since…