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Carrie Maria
5 hours ago3 min read
Philly's salty sidewalks - protecting those paws
While this Winter hasn't been exceptionally snowy in Philadelphia, for he last few weeks our sidewalks have been absolutely COVERED in...
Carrie Maria
Oct 29, 20244 min read
Halloween Safety Tips for your Dog
Spooky season is here, but it doesn't have to be spooky for our dogs!
Carrie Maria
Jun 27, 20243 min read
Keeping paws safe when Philly heats up!
How to keep your dog's paws safe while walking through summer heatwaves in Philadelphia.
Carrie Maria
May 15, 20242 min read
Faulty Leashes - Keep dogs safe and replace worn leashes.
Is your leash sneakily faulty? Do you know what to look for? Keep your dog safe by checking for this type of wear.
Carrie Maria
Nov 28, 20232 min read
Mysterious Dog Illness puts Philly dog owners on edge
Last year it was Canine Flu and this year there is another dog-illness that has everyone wondering if it’s safe to greet other dogs or...
Carrie Maria
Nov 14, 20234 min read
Simple Steps to keep your dog safe during the holidays
Planning holiday gatherings? Follow these SIMPLE safety tips to keep your dog safe during festivities.
Carrie Maria
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Stay Informed: What Every Dog Owner Should Know About Canine Flu
(This article was originally written for the Bella Vista Neighbors Association Newsletter and published in May 2023.) It felt like an...
Carrie Maria
Oct 22, 20192 min read
Practical Winter Safety Tips for Dogs
​​Winter is coming to Philadelphia. Here are some quick tips for keeping your monster safe! Protect those paws: Slushy, icy and salty...
Carrie Maria
Jun 27, 20193 min read
Why you should obey leash laws in Philly
This blog post was originally published as an article in the Bella Vista Neighbors Association's Summer 2019 Newsletter. We are dog...
Carrie Maria
Jan 24, 20191 min read
Leash Dangers - Faulty Leash Clasps
In our line of work as professional dog walkers we deal with a lot of leashes. (Over 200 per day to be precise.) Leashes need to be...
Carrie Maria
Nov 5, 20182 min read
Leptospirosis in dogs in Philadelphia
We received a friendly reminder from our vet, Companion Pet Hospital about a recent uptick in Leptospirosis cases in the region. (One of...
Carrie Maria
May 22, 20182 min read
How to calm those fearful pups! (Fireworks Edition)
We're about to head into the double whammy of holidays for fearful pups: Memorial Day and Fourth of July. For those of us living in...
Carrie Maria
May 26, 20153 min read
Retractable Leash Dangers. Is the risk worth it?
A few days ago we were sent this scary tale from one of our clients: “We are switching leashes permanently. I have been using a...
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