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Why Does My Dog Behave Better for the Dog Walker Than for Me?
Your dog walker sends you an update: “Great walk today! We passed two dogs, waited nicely at the corner, and had a relaxing stroll around the neighborhood.” Meanwhile, you’re thinking: Are we talking about the same dog? If your dog seems calmer, listens...
5 Ways to Tell If Your Dog Did Well Home Alone While You Were at Work
You come home from work, unlock the door, and there’s your dog, tail wagging and thrilled to see you. Everything looks fine. But how do you know what happened during the eight or nine hours before you walked through the door? Some dogs genuinely handle time alone...
How Often Does My Dog Need to Go Potty? A Guide for Busy Dog Parents
You leave for work just before 8 a.m. Your dog went outside before you left, and you’ll be home around 5:30. They’ll be fine until then… right? Maybe. But there’s an important difference between how long a dog can hold their bladder and how...
Why Does My Dog Stop So Much on Dog Walks?
You grab the leash, head out the door, and expect to get some steps in. Your dog, however, has other plans. Three houses later, you’ve stopped to investigate a mailbox, a patch of grass, a fire hydrant, and one extremely important leaf. You’re left...
Why Fall Might Be Your Dog’s Favorite Walking Season in the CT Shoreline
There’s something about September on the Connecticut Shoreline that feels like a breezy reset. The mornings start getting cooler, routines settle back into place, and after months of planning walks around summer heat and humidity, dogs can finally enjoy more...
Top 5 Most Common Dog Walking Questions
If you’ve ever wondered whether your dog is getting enough exercise, how long their walks should be, or what happens when the weather doesn’t cooperate during a professional dog walk, you’re not alone. At Shoreline Happy Paws, we answer these and other questions...