by planetpawspetcare | Aug 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
10 Brain Games to Play With Dogs Playing games with your dog is not only fun, but it’s also a great way to engage their minds and give them the mental stimulation they need. Here are 10 brain games you can play with your dog: 1. Hide and Seek: This classic game...
by planetpawspetcare | Jul 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
You have a scheduled dog walk, but when you look outside, you see heavy raindrops, accompanied by thunder and lightning. Your dog is displaying signs of fear and anxiety. However, there is no need for either of you to be out in such bad weather, and I want to assure...
by planetpawspetcare | Jun 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Making your own dog/cat treats is a great way to ensure that your furry friend is getting wholesome, nutritious snacks. Homemade treats are often free of preservatives and additives, and you can customize them to suit your dog’s tastes and dietary needs....
by planetpawspetcare | May 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Camping with your dog can be a great way to bond and enjoy the outdoors together. We have been taking Finn and Poe camping for years now, and we find it a relaxing and enjoyable vacation with our dogs. However, it can also be stressful if you’re not prepared....
by planetpawspetcare | Apr 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
We want to share some exciting information with you. While we were in New Orleans for the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters Conference, we met a company called pawTree. PawTree makes safe, nutritionally dense, antioxidant-rich food and supplements. We...
by planetpawspetcare | Apr 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Kristie and I visited New Orleans a few weeks ago so we could attend the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) 2023 conference, aptly named Refresh, Revive, Rethink. This was our first conference as pet sitters and we were very excited (and a little...
by planetpawspetcare | Jan 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you ever ran into me, you’ve heard me talk about my “Fear Free Philosophy”. This philosophy stems from the work of Dr. Marty Becker and the great people at fearfreepets.com, who developed the Fear Free Program. Their mission is to prevent and alleviate fear,...
by planetpawspetcare | Dec 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Dogs need regular walks. Cornell researchers have provided the first documentation that dogs’ sense of smell is integrated with their vision and other unique parts of the brain, shedding new light on how dogs experience and navigate the world. This is why it...
by planetpawspetcare | Nov 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
We get asked this question all the time, and we we may have been focusing on dogs with our social media posts. We have two dogs of our own that we love very much and enjoy talking about them all the time. Maybe subconsciously we may be partial towards dogs. But that...
by planetpawspetcare | Oct 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
We all know dogs cannot speak unless you are Scooby Doo. Dogs communicate through their body language and reading the dog’s body language can protect you from an aggressive/fearful dog. Here are some things to look for when you encounter a dog you do not know....
