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Client Tribute: Good-Bye Ms. Tippy, You Will Be Missed!

The hardest part of being a pet care provider is the passing of a longtime client. Unfortunately, this post is a tribute to a longtime dog walking client, Tippy (I nicknamed her TipTop), that passed away this morning. I met Tippy about three years ago. She was a black Pomeranian, lots of attitude wrapped up […]

November 29, 2016 No comments

Just You Weight and See….It’s time for the Holidays! Don’t Tip the Scales Towards Obesity in Your Pets!

Thanksgiving is almost here, and most of us overindulge on great food. We also like to include our pets in the feast and they might be on the road to obesity if their weight isn’t kept in check. Do you know your pet’s ideal weight range? Sadly, approximately 58% of cats and 54% of dogs […]

November 22, 2016 No comments

When Your Dog Becomes a Scaredy Cat on Halloween: Helpful Tips to Keep Him Safe

Halloween is a fun holiday, but it can be very stressful for your pet. With the doorbell ringing constantly for treat-or-treaters, and scary costumes all around, it’s important to put Halloween pet safety tips in place. Here are a few Halloween pet safety tips from paw-rescue.org: Take A Walk Take your dog on his daily […]

October 26, 2016 No comments

Honor Your Dog’s Natural Instincts!

Regardless of dog breed or size, it is important to understand his instinctual needs. Tailoring activities to his breed characteristics will keep him content. Failure to meet the needs of his breed leads to an unhappy and ultimately destructive dog. The cesarsway.com website offers these suggestions to satisfy your dog’s needs and keep your home running […]

October 10, 2016 No comments

It’s Time to Get Down, Little Doggie!

As dog guardians, we want a well behaved dog. For this to happen, dogs need to be trained. One aspect of dog training that poses a challenge for many dog guardians is teaching the down command. When you have visitors come over, many dogs jump on them in greeting. A few minutes of dog training […]

October 5, 2016 No comments

Just Because You WANT a Dog Doesn’t Mean You Should GET a Dog!

Puppies, dogs, pets, furry four-legged friends! After all, how can you resist those adorable puppy or kitten eyes, cute tail and all of the fun? Sure, dogs and cats are great! Simply because you are attracted to the idea of getting a dog or cat, doesn’t mean pet ownership would be a good idea for […]

September 30, 2016 No comments

Could Your Personality Have Something to Do With Your Choice of Pets?

It’s time for that amazing feline, Party Marty, to dish on the blog. Yes, I do work and to that end I have been doing my due diligence online trying to find something intelligent to share today, and I hit the jackpot! Did you know there is a difference between dog and cat guardians? According […]

September 29, 2016 No comments