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.
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...
Treats are one of the simplest ways to connect with our dogs, whether it’s rewarding good behavior, reinforcing training, or just spoiling them for being so darn cute. Here are 5 treat swaps for dogs on the CT Shoreline that are sure to keep your canine besties...
April 23rd is National Lost Dog Awareness Day, and it’s a reminder that no matter how careful we are, accidents can happen. Here on the Connecticut Shoreline, where wooded areas, quiet neighborhoods, and coastal roads all intersect, dogs can cover more ground than we...
Living and working along the Connecticut Shoreline, I see firsthand how quickly situations can change for our pets. One moment it’s a peaceful walk, and the next it could be a cut paw pad, a sudden unexplained illness, or other emergency. That’s exactly why, today,...
Professional dog walking is one of those careers that often gets misunderstood. From the outside, it can look simple: grab a leash, head out the door, and enjoy time with dogs. But in reality, professional dog walking is a structured, skilled service that requires...
Every dog parent wants to do what’s best for their pup. But in the world of dog care, there are plenty of commonly accepted ideas that don’t always serve dogs as well as we think. Here are 6 dog-related hot takes we stand by, based on our experience, gentle...