Miami Pet Sitting Dog Walking Miami Pet Sitting Dog Walking Consultation Miami Pet Sitting Dog Walking Live Chat Miami Pet Sitting Dog Walking Contact Us
Miami Pet SittingDog WalkingVacation CareDog ExerciseDog Park Field Trips                       Client Login 
   
     

GPS News, Miami Pet Happenings and more!

 

Archive for the ‘Pet Tips’ Category

Rain or Shine: 10 Ways to Engage Your Dog Indoors

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Rain or Shine: 10 Ways to Engage Your Dog Indoors

Dogs need exercise, regardless of the weather. In snow or rain, they still need mental and physical stimulation. That said, there are certainly some days where the weather may be too hot, too cold, or the precipitation too blinding to exercise your dog as you might otherwise like. On these days, it’s helpful to have on hand a variety of ideas for ways you can provide your dog with boredom relief in the comfort of your own home. Here are a few ideas you may find helpful!

A Guide to Puppy Socialization

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

As you know, dogs socialize differently than we do. They rely heavily on their sense of smell and body language, as well as some vocalization. Socialization begins as early as a week old. Then, the puppy has to be kept from many other dogs while he’s getting his rounds of vaccines. Most puppies who have been socialized since birth will have a well-developed communication system in place. But while some are still in adolescence, especially the large breeds, you may see some awkwardness amongst friends and new introductions.

Establishing Leadership with Your New Addition

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Establishing Leadership with Your New Addition

Here are some important points to remember in your role as pack leader for your new dog or puppy:

Create a schedule that includes a daily 30- to 45-minute power-walk in the morning. This is critical for your dog’s health, both physical and mental.

Set aside time every day to provide mental exercise by maintaining rules, boundaries, and limitations. When these needs are met, the affection you give to your dog will be channeled as a reward.

Enlist your whole family in the process of bringing a new dog home. Discuss what their responsibilities will be before the puppy or dog arrives.

Preparing for your Pet Sitter 101 for Dogs

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

Many clients ask what they can do to prepare their home and pet for a pet sitter. Here are a few things we recommend you do.

  • Leave a list with your petsitter of important things to remember. Ex. What doors need to remain shut if the dog is aloud to roam free. Things that need to be kept out of reach like rugs, coasters, etc. Lights you’d like to keep on, favorite toys and snacks. Your home’s particular quirks like locks that may jam, gate codes that don’t always work etc.

  • You are currently browsing the archives for the Pet Tips category.

  • Categories
  •  
       
     
     
               
     
    Coconut Grove • Coral Gables • Key Biscyane • Brickell • South East Downtown
     

    Grove Pet Service, LLC © 2008 | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Contact Us | Employment Opportunities | Links | Key Return Form |  

    Grove Pet Service, logos, names and all related indicia are trademarks of Grove Pet Service, LLC., © 2008