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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Last week, I returned from the 10th Annual Texas Pet Sitters Conference, which was held on a cruise ship out of Galveston, Texas. I attended this same conference in 2023 and 2024, both of which were held in the Dallas area. Next year, we're bound for Austin, but don't...
This week, the pet care industry comes together to celebrate Professional Pet Sitters Week. This annual observance, founded by Pet Sitters International (PSI) in 1995, honors the dedicated professionals who provide exceptional in-home pet care services. For those of...