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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 well. Others may experience boredom, stress, anxiety, or simply struggle with...
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 long they should routinely be expected to wait for a bathroom break. At...
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 wondering, why does my dog stop so much on dog walks? If your dog stops frequently...
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 comfortable time outside. Here’s why fall might be your dog’s favorite walking season...
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 from Connecticut Shoreline pet parents all the time. While every dog is different,...
Does My Dog Need a Dog Walker if I Work from Home?
Working from home has its perks. Your commute might be a few steps down the hallway, coffee and snacks are always nearby, and your dog gets to spend considerably more time napping near their favorite person. Many work-from-home pet parents wonder, “Does my dog need a dog walker if I work from home?” It’s a fair question. At...
Back-to-School Dog Walking Tips for Connecticut Shoreline Pet Parents
Summer is almost over, and the kids are going back to school. What will your dog do all day? After a summer filled with kids at home, family activities, vacations, backyard play, and plenty of attention, the return to school can be a surprisingly tough adjustment for dogs. Their favorite people disappear for hours at a time, household routines...
Why We Reserve Travel Pet Care for Recurring Dog Walking Clients
Shoreline Happy Paws approaches travel pet care a little differently than many pet care businesses on the Connecticut Shoreline. Our travel services, including drop-in visits, Almost Overnights, and overnight care, are reserved for established recurring dog walking and Adventure Hike clients after at least four weeks of midday services. It...