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What to Expect from Your First Dog Walk with Shoreline Happy Paws
If you’re considering professional dog walking services for the first time, you may be wondering what the experience looks like for both you and your dog. At Shoreline Happy Paws, we believe successful dog walks begin long before we ever pick up a leash. Our goal is to make life easier for pet parents while ensuring every dog receives...
Flea, Tick, and Mosquito Prevention for CT Shoreline Pet Parents
Living on the Connecticut Shoreline offers plenty of benefits for pets and their families. From scenic walks and hiking trails to beautiful backyards and outdoor adventures, there are endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with our dogs. Unfortunately, our high humidity, marshy landscapes, wooded areas, and abundant wildlife also create...
5 Ways to Support Anxious Dogs in the CT Shoreline
Anxiety in dogs is more common than many people realize. Along the CT Shoreline, where dogs experience everything from summer storms and fireworks to busy seasonal activity and changing routines, most pet parents will notice signs of stress in their dogs at some point. Anxious dogs aren’t “bad” dogs, and they’re not trying to make life...
Preventing Tick Bites in the CT Shoreline
Preventing tick bites in the CT Shoreline is unfortunately part of life, especially during the warmer months. But this year, many pet parents are noticing something concerning already: the ticks seem especially bad. That’s likely because our winter simply wasn’t cold enough for long enough. Ticks thrive in mild conditions, and colder winters...
7 Questions To Ask When Choosing a Dog Walker
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 information. Choosing a dog walker means...
5 Treat Swaps for Dogs on the CT Shoreline
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 smiling, without the unnecessary fillers and weight gain. Why Healthy Treat Swaps...
If Your Dog Got Lost on the CT Shoreline, Would They Make It Back to You?
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 expect, and quickly. If your dog got lost on the CT Shoreline, would they...
The Importance of Pet First Aid and CPR on the CT Shoreline
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, I’m sharing the importance of pet first and CPR on the CT Shoreline, not...