2019

  • 4 Reasons To Invest In A Dog Training Program


    Owning a dog can be a rewarding and exciting experience. Your new friend can give you lots of love, provide you with companionship, and can serve as a member of your family. However, it takes a lot of work to properly care for a dog. If you notice that your dog is beginning to act out or has poor behavior, it may be time to invest in dog training services. Many pet owners think that dog training is too difficult, but it doesn't have to be when you use the pros.
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  • 4 Services Pet Sitters Can Provide During House Checks


    Pet day care and boarding is a wonderful option for anyone who works long hours or needs to go on a trip for any reason. Having pets can complicate your travel plans and work schedule, but pet ownership doesn't need to be an impediment. Unfortunately, some pets are too anxious to comfortably stay at a boarding facility. In-home care options are a good alternative. Pet sitters can perform house checks to ensure your pet is safe, fed, and comfortable.
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  • How To Feel More Comfortable About Dropping Off Your Dog


    You might be nervous about having your dog placed in boarding, but you do not have any choice. You have to attend an event or you have to go on a trip, and you need a place for your dog to stay. However, if you avoid one of these several mistakes, you will have less to worry about when boarding your dog. Do Not Forget to Plan Choosing a dog kennel should not be a last-minute decision.
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  • The Anxious Pet, Family Vacations, And You: What To Do In These Situations


    Cats and dogs with anxiety? Yes, it is a real state of mind for your furry friends, and it happens more often than you know. However, cats and dogs exhibit anxiety in very different ways. Cats may urinate or defecate where they should not, even if they are the only furry animal in the house and you have several cat boxes in multiple locations for your feline friend. The anxiety may also cause cats to develop kidney or bladder problems, as they will be too tense to release the urine when they should and the urine will become toxic to their systems.
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  • Taking Your First Trip Since Owning A Dog? What To Do For A Succesful Boarding Experience


    If you have a dog that has never been boarded and hasn't even been to stay at another house overnight, you want to find a good kennel for your first trip. You want your companion to be happy while you are away, and you want to feel good and not stress about how your dog is doing while you are traveling. You want to walk through each boarding kennel and ask questions about the amount of time they get to play, when the animals are fed, and what the sleeping arrangements are.
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  • Why Doggy Daycare Is An Excellent Choice For Anxious And Bored Dogs


    Dogs left alone at home by themselves all day tend to get into a lot of mischief. They might chew shoes, ransack the garbage cans, rip up pillows, or defecate and urinate everywhere. They might do these things either out of boredom or out of anxiety because they do not like being separated from their human "pack leaders." (Sometimes dogs misbehave when they don't have a pack leader because they lack direction.
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  • What To Know About Pet Food


    If you are working in pet day care or boarding, pet food is very important. Making sure that the pets you are caring for are well fed with the right food is key. The type of food needed can vary depending on the type of pet, it's age, and whether or not there are health issues are present. There are various things that you should be aware of when ordering pet food.
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  • Three Signs Of Kidney Disease In Cats You Should Never Ignore


    Kidney disease is an incurable condition, but it's one that can be controlled well if it's caught early on. That's why it's so important that pet parents recognize and not ignore the early warning signs of kidney disease in cats. Here are three of them that you should keep your eyes open for with your own cat. Excessive Drinking Cats should drink regularly, but there's a difference between drinking normally and excessively.
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  • Tips For Boarding Your Puppy For The First Time


    When you need to be gone for several days, whether for business or pleasure, leaving a young dog at home alone isn't an option. While an older dog may be able to stay alone with regular visits from a dog walker, a puppy needs more supervision. They are also more prone to anxiety when alone. Dog boarding is likely the best solution. If this is the first time you have boarded your puppy, the following tips can help.
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  • How To Fit A Dog Into Your Busy Life


    Dogs take a lot of time and energy, which can be bad news for busy dog lovers. If you work a lot or need to travel often, you can still have a dog with a few minor adjustments to your routine. Here are four tips to help you fit a dog into your busy life: 1. Purchase the right dog. Dogs come in many different shapes, sizes, and temperaments. If you work most of the time, you should try to find a dog that naturally has less energy.
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