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Winter Dog Care Fun in Prior Lake & Savage!
The holidays are upon us and with that comes- WINTER! There are numerous activities available near the Prior Lake and Savage, Minnesota...

Alysha Riel, CVT & Owner Preferred Pet Sitter LLC
Dec 20, 20242 min read
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How Homeowners Can Downsize with a Pet
Downsizing is typically a challenge in its own right. However, when you add a pet into the equation, it can be a bit trickier. If you’re...
Jessica Brody (of ourbestfriends.pet)
Jun 30, 20223 min read
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7 Tips for Teaching for Your Dog to Accept Nail Trims
If you have a dog, you have to trim their nails – that’s just a fact. No breed of dog can get by without having their nails trimmed. It...
Anne Handschack
Oct 7, 20215 min read
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Help Your Dog Beat the Boredom Blues
Photo By: Pixabay Some breeds need more activity than others, but a dog that’s left to its own devices will display anxious or...
Brandon Butler
Sep 9, 20213 min read
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How to Ease Your Pet’s Anxiety When Moving Homes
Image via Pexels Moving can be a stressful experience. Even if you use the services of top-notch moving professionals, you’ll have plenty...

Alysha Riel, CVT & Owner Preferred Pet Sitter LLC
Aug 18, 20213 min read
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Tips for Making a New Pet Feel Welcome When You’re also Starting a New Business
Are you getting ready to start a new business and also welcome a new pet to your family? Both of these life decisions can bring you great...
Cindy Aldridge, Guest Blogger | http://ourdogfriends.org/
Mar 9, 20213 min read
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Must-Have Apps for the New Dog in Your Life
Image via Unsplash So, you've got a fuzzy new family member to welcome home! Bringing a new dog into your home can often feel like a...
Jessica Brody, Guest Blogger | Ourbestfriends.pet
Jan 6, 20213 min read
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What You Need to Know Before Welcoming Home a New Pet
In this time of uncertainty because of the pandemic, we definitely need all the love and comfort we can get. But in a time of social...
Aurora James, Guest Blogger | Dogetiquette.info
Dec 3, 20202 min read
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Tips for Keeping Your Pets Safe During COVID-19
Photo via Rawpixel With everything going on around the coronavirus pandemic, many people are concerned about the health of their loved...
Jessica Brody, Guest Blogger | Ourbestfriends.pet
Jul 13, 20202 min read
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Best Adventures for Your Dog in the Southwest Metro this Summer
While we may see snow and chilly weather at the moment it's important to do some Minnesota summer dreaming. Prepare for your best summer...
Alysha Riel, CVT
Apr 30, 20203 min read
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September is Happy Healthy Cat Month
September is Happy Healthy Cat Month September is National Happy, Healthy Cat Month. You can celebrate this month by making sure you have...
Mary Nielson, Guest Blogger at FelineLiving.net
Sep 10, 20192 min read
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What You Can Do to Improve Your Senior Pet’s Life
Pets are a privilege; they are bundles of joy that brighten our days. Yet, as they age, they will need care tailored to their unique...
Nick Burton, Guest Blogger at ourbestdoggo.com
Aug 20, 20193 min read
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What To Know Before Adopting A Senior Pet
Sweet, loving, grateful, spirited-- these are just a couple of adjectives dog owners often use to explain the personalities of their...
Julie Adams, Guest Blogger
Mar 21, 20193 min read
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A Handy Guide for First-Time Pet Owners
One of the greatest joys people can experience is the joy of having a companion animal to live by their side. However, if you have never...
Jessica Brody, Guest Blogger | Ourbestfriends.pet
Jan 2, 20193 min read
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The BEST holiday gift guide for pets and their owners
Let’s face it. We all love to spoil our pets, and the holidays are the perfect time to really dote on our loved ones. Making informed...
Megan Stanton, Guest Blogger
Nov 18, 20183 min read
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Shakopee Dog Walker Watch Program is Great for Neighborhood Dog Walks with Fido
Summer has finally arrived. It’s time to grab the leashes and get our fur babies out walking! I partner with a local Police Department...
Officer Nicki Marquardt, Shakopee PD
Jun 26, 20183 min read
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Keeping the Peace in Multiple Pet Households with Specific Individual Diets
I've had many clients at Preferred Pet Sitter that battle daily between multiple cat households. There is always one overweight cat in...
Alysha Riel, CVT
Oct 13, 20172 min read
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Wedding Day Dog Handler and Pet Sitter, More Common Than You Think!
Every year we get two to three requests for wedding day related pet care. The trend began 4 years ago, and was a surprising extension to...
Alysha Riel, CVT
Aug 1, 20172 min read
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The Common Concern of Canine Anal Glands
Anal Glands: What are they exactly? Where are they? And is my veterinarian making them up a mythical medical concern to add expenses?...
Alysha Riel, CVT
Jun 14, 20172 min read
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Coping with Litter box Issues
Ten years ago, back when I was a younger and a freshly graduated high school student- I felt it was time to begin caring for a furry...
Alysha Riel, CVT
May 1, 20174 min read
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