As a professional dog walker and business owner along our beautiful Connecticut Shoreline, I get to spend my days enjoying the fresh air and stunning scenery with your wonderful pups. With all that outdoor time comes a responsibility to protect the environment, which...
Adriana Valle

About Author: Adriana Valle
Adriana Valle is the Owner, Founder and Chief Pet-Loving Officer at Shoreline Happy Paws. She has been a Professional Pet Care Provider since 2014. Adriana is currently pursuing a certificate in dog behavior from CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and is a Certified Pet First Aid & CPR Instructor through PetTech. She is a longtime member of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters and Pet Sitters International.
Adriana posts weekly blogs to ensure that pet parents in the Shoreline and Lower River Valley areas of Southeastern Connecticut stay informed and educated on pet care best practices and pet-friendly living. Her topics range from Shoreline Happy Paws-specific topics, including highlighting the benefits of dog walking, dog hiking, and cat sitting services, to reporting on local shelter changes, wildlife threats, pet industry trends, and other current events.
Adriana’s Recent Articles
4 Top Ways to Reduce Our Pets’ Carbon Pawprint
Earth Day, celebrated on April 22nd annually since 1970, is a reminder that all of us—including our beloved cats and dogs—play a role in both negatively impacting and protecting the planet. Our pets bring immeasurable joy to our lives, of course, but it’s important to...
Why Dog Walking Isn’t Optional: Your Dog’s Health and Happiness
In the whirlwind of daily life, it’s easy to treat dog walking as a flexible task—something to squeeze in if - and only if - there’s time. But here’s the truth: dog walking isn’t optional. It’s a non-negotiable responsibility that directly impacts your dog’s physical...
Take a Walk in the Park at Bailey’s Dog Park in Clinton, CT
At Shoreline Happy Paws, we're reluctant - to say the least - about dog parks. The reason dog parks send a chill down my spine is because many of the dogs (and dog parents) that frequent dog parks shouldn't. That's right - many of the usual suspects at dog parks are...
Puppy Leash-Training Tips from the CT Shoreline’s Best Dog Walkers
Leash training is an essential skill for puppies, setting the foundation for safe and enjoyable walks throughout their lives. In honor of National Puppy Week, which we celebrated over the weekend, we want to share puppy leash-training tips from the CT Shoreline's best...
National Puppy Day 2025: A Guide to Walking and Hiking with Puppies
As we approach National Puppy Day on March 23, 2025, it's the perfect time to celebrate some of the cutest baby animals in existence: puppies! Founded in 2006 by pet lifestyle expert Colleen Paige, National Puppy Day not only celebrates the joy puppies bring to our...