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5 Summer Essentials for Connecticut Shoreline Dogs
Summer is one of the best times to be a dog on the Connecticut Shoreline. Whether they’re exploring local trails, enjoying neighborhood walks, taking road trips, or relaxing in the backyard, warmer weather brings plenty of opportunities for adventure. It also brings new challenges, including heat, humidity, thunderstorms, and muddy paws....
When Is It Too Hot to Walk Your Dog on the CT Shoreline?
Summer on the Connecticut Shoreline brings longer days, beautiful weather, and plenty of opportunities to get outside with our dogs. But as temperatures rise, many pet parents find themselves asking an important question: When is it too hot to walk your dog on the CT Shoreline? The answer depends on more than just the air temperature....
Can CT Shoreline Dogs Get Heatstroke on a Walk?
As temperatures rise on the Connecticut Shoreline, many pet parents wonder: Can CT Shoreline dogs get heatstroke on a walk? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. While walks are an important part of keeping dogs healthy, active, and fulfilled, warm weather can create serious risks if proper precautions aren’t taken. Heatstroke is a medical...
What to Expect from Your First Dog Walk with Shoreline Happy Paws
If you’re considering professional dog walking services for the first time, you may be wondering what the experience looks like for both you and your dog. At Shoreline Happy Paws, we believe successful dog walks begin long before we ever pick up a leash. Our goal is to make life easier for pet parents while ensuring every dog receives...
Flea, Tick, and Mosquito Prevention for CT Shoreline Pet Parents
Living on the Connecticut Shoreline offers plenty of benefits for pets and their families. From scenic walks and hiking trails to beautiful backyards and outdoor adventures, there are endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with our dogs. Unfortunately, our high humidity, marshy landscapes, wooded areas, and abundant wildlife also create...
5 Ways to Support Anxious Dogs in the CT Shoreline
Anxiety in dogs is more common than many people realize. Along the CT Shoreline, where dogs experience everything from summer storms and fireworks to busy seasonal activity and changing routines, most pet parents will notice signs of stress in their dogs at some point. Anxious dogs aren’t “bad” dogs, and they’re not trying to make life...
Preventing Tick Bites in the CT Shoreline
Preventing tick bites in the CT Shoreline is unfortunately part of life, especially during the warmer months. But this year, many pet parents are noticing something concerning already: the ticks seem especially bad. That’s likely because our winter simply wasn’t cold enough for long enough. Ticks thrive in mild conditions, and colder winters...
7 Questions To Ask When Choosing a Dog Walker
When looking for a dog walker, many pet parents focus on asking basic questions, like “How much does it cost?”, How long are the walks?”, and “What time will you walk my dog?” These questions matter, but if that’s all you’re asking, you may be missing some important information. Choosing a dog walker means...