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Keeping Those City Streets Clean! 5 Reasons Proper Pet Waste Disposal Matters
Picking up after your dog is no fun, but failing to do proper pet waste disposal creates many problems. Before enactment of a 1978 law making it mandatory for dog owners in NYC to clean up after their pets, nearly 40 million lbs. of dog excrement was deposited on the streets every year. Disgusting! Pet […]
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Dog Behavior: 5 Reasons Why Dogs Sit On Feet
There are many reasons dogs sit on feet. Is he pushy? A love bug? An anxious dog who doesn’t like to let his owner out of his sight? Let’s look at some common reasons our dogs sit on feet: Reasons Dogs Sit On Feet Dominance If you have a very dominant dog, he may sit […]
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Dog Behavior: Dogs Do the Strangest Things!
Party Marty, your favorite feline, here! It’s Thursday. Not exactly my favorite day of the week, but it will have to do. At least I can take some time to further educate, enlighten, inform and entertain our readers. A people watcher at heart, I love to see what crazy things you humans do on a […]
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Cat Behavior: Cat Secretly Plotting Against You Or Just Having Fun?
Even for those of us that consider ourselves cat lovers, there are aspects of cat behavior that can be considered confounding, at best. Cats are sometimes referred to as jerks online, their behaviors aren’t necessarily jerky, just misunderstood by us humans. The question I offer today is this: Does your cat secretly hate you? […]
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To Pee or not to Pee: Understanding the Frequency of Potty Breaks Necessary for Your Dog
One question I deal with often when meeting with new pet sitting clients is frequency of potty breaks for their dog. While your dog may not necessarily have to go as frequently as you do, he still has to go. Have you ever wondered how often your dog should go out? How Many Potty Breaks Do […]
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Dog Ownership: Checklist To Help Make Right Decisions
As a faithful and loving dog to her human, Jessie enjoyed years of joy and happiness. Why? She had a human who understood what it meant to be fully responsible for a dog. If you are considering dog ownership, here are some points to keep in mind: Dog Ownership Is Lifetime Commitment You are the […]
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Are You “Treating” Your Dog to Obesity?
Have you noticed your dog getting a bit thick in the middle lately? Many pet guardians consider the act of giving their dog treats as a sign of love. In reality, giving too many treats is a leading cause of dog obesity. According to perfectpuppycare.com, the right treat portion for your dog depends on the […]
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Bananas: Healthy Dog Treat?
My dogs LOVE bananas! Every time they see me with one, they come over wanting a bite. I split the pointy end piece between them, their fruit bite of the day. I’m a big believer in feeding healthy treats, and bananas fill the bill. Health Benefits of Bananas For Your Dog They’re also rich […]
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Dog Behavior: Your Dog Is Watching You
Ever notice your dog will steal food when you aren’t in the room? This dog behavior is known by many of us, but recent studies indicate there may be more to it than we realized. Background Studies conducted in 2009 by the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology indicate dogs may use a higher […]
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Pet Hacks To Make Life Easier
Here are some fun and simple pet hacks for dog guardians we found on Mashable.com and some great ideas for cat …
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