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What is a Dog Walk?
One of our most recent blogs covered the importance of exercise in our dogs’ daily lives. Today, we’ll answer the common question, “what is a dog walk,” and how does a “dog walk” differ from a “pet sit.” Dog Walking vs Pet Sitting It’s important to note that not all dog walkers offer pet sitting services, and not...
Bringing Home a New Kitty
Kitten season is upon us and it’s a great time to adopt a cat. But, before running out and impulse-adopting a furry family member, it’s important to consider what you’ll need to do before bringing home a new kitty. Take Your Time You’ll want to take your time when adopting a new cat, especially if you’re new to cat parenting and if you have...
Dogs Need Exercise
Dogs need exercise. They deserve the movement and enrichment they get from daily dog walks no matter their size, age, or breed. Whether their families can only make time for a 10-15 minute walk or go as long as an hour each day, any amount of time spent outside and engaging with the environment will significantly improve a dog’s quality of...
Pet sitters care for homes too
We have previously covered some of the many benefits of in-home pet care: budget, convenience, and pet comfort. Today, we are highlighting the built-in home care aspects of in-home pet sitting. Many pet parents don’t realize that pet sitters care for homes too. We Make Your Home Appear Occupied According to State Farm Insurance, keeping a home...
Women’s Bond With Cats and Dogs
It’s no surprise that women are statistically more likely than men to own a pet. Women may even be to thank for the way the human/cat and human/dog bond evolved. For this reason, we want to celebrate women’s bond with cats and dogs this Mother’s Day. At Shoreline Happy Paws, we celebrate moms every day! Cats May Prefer Women From ancient...
Boarding & Kenneling vs In-Home Pet Care
Boarding and kenneling are popular options for pet parents that are planning to travel. Today, we will break down the differences between boarding and kenneling vs in-home pet care. We will also share why we prefer in-home pet care for our pets. Boarding Boarding facilities may be housed in small, intimate locations or large state-of-the-art...
Benefits of Dog Walking for Dog Owners
Dog walking has many benefits for dogs, many of which we highlighted in our previous two posts. But, what are the benefits of dog walking for dog owners? Most of our clients are highly dedicated, but there are times when they have a hard time meeting their dogs’ needs. Sometimes, peoples’ professional and personal demands take precedence...
Socialization Benefits of Dog Walks
Last week, we posted about the benefits of dog walking. Our last post focused on how professional dog walks provide much-needed exercise and enrichment when their families can’t. This enrichment then leads to happier, more relaxed, and more fulfilled canine companions. Today, we will focus on the socialization benefits of dog walks. What is...