Anne HandschackOct 7, 20215 min7 Tips for Teaching for Your Dog to Accept Nail TrimsIf 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...
Brandon ButlerSep 9, 20213 minHelp Your Dog Beat the Boredom BluesPhoto By: Pixabay Some breeds need more activity than others, but a dog that’s left to its own devices will display anxious or...
Alysha Riel, CVT & Owner Preferred Pet Sitter LLCAug 18, 20213 minHow to Ease Your Pet’s Anxiety When Moving HomesImage via Pexels Moving can be a stressful experience. Even if you use the services of top-notch moving professionals, you’ll have plenty...
Cindy Aldridge, Guest Blogger | http://ourdogfriends.org/Mar 9, 20213 minTips for Making a New Pet Feel Welcome When You’re also Starting a New BusinessAre 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...
Jessica Brody, Guest Blogger | Ourbestfriends.petJan 6, 20213 minMust-Have Apps for the New Dog in Your LifeImage 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...
Aurora James, Guest Blogger | Dogetiquette.infoDec 3, 20202 minWhat You Need to Know Before Welcoming Home a New PetIn 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...
Jessica Brody, Guest Blogger | Ourbestfriends.petJul 13, 20202 minTips for Keeping Your Pets Safe During COVID-19Photo via Rawpixel With everything going on around the coronavirus pandemic, many people are concerned about the health of their loved...
Alysha Riel, CVTApr 30, 20203 minBest Adventures for Your Dog in the Southwest Metro this SummerWhile we may see snow and chilly weather at the moment it's important to do some Minnesota summer dreaming. Prepare for your best summer...
Mary Nielson, Guest Blogger at FelineLiving.netSep 10, 20192 minSeptember is Happy Healthy Cat MonthSeptember is Happy Healthy Cat Month September is National Happy, Healthy Cat Month. You can celebrate this month by making sure you have...
Nick Burton, Guest Blogger at ourbestdoggo.comAug 20, 20193 minWhat You Can Do to Improve Your Senior Pet’s LifePets are a privilege; they are bundles of joy that brighten our days. Yet, as they age, they will need care tailored to their unique...
Julie Adams, Guest BloggerMar 21, 20193 minWhat To Know Before Adopting A Senior PetSweet, loving, grateful, spirited-- these are just a couple of adjectives dog owners often use to explain the personalities of their...
Jessica Brody, Guest Blogger | Ourbestfriends.petJan 2, 20193 minA Handy Guide for First-Time Pet OwnersOne 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...
Megan Stanton, Guest BloggerNov 18, 20183 minThe BEST holiday gift guide for pets and their ownersLet’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...
Officer Nicki Marquardt, Shakopee PDJun 26, 20183 minShakopee Dog Walker Watch Program is Great for Neighborhood Dog Walks with FidoSummer has finally arrived. It’s time to grab the leashes and get our fur babies out walking! I partner with a local Police Department...
Alysha Riel, CVTOct 13, 20172 minKeeping the Peace in Multiple Pet Households with Specific Individual DietsI've had many clients at Preferred Pet Sitter that battle daily between multiple cat households. There is always one overweight cat in...
Alysha Riel, CVTAug 1, 20172 minWedding 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, CVTJun 14, 20172 minThe Common Concern of Canine Anal GlandsAnal Glands: What are they exactly? Where are they? And is my veterinarian making them up a mythical medical concern to add expenses?...
Alysha Riel, CVTMay 1, 20174 minCoping with Litter box IssuesTen 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...
Susie Yakowicz, Guest BloggerMar 28, 20173 minConsidering the Breed: The Hungarian VizlaThe Hungarian Vizsla: Versatile, Gentle, and Growing in Popularity By Susie Yakowicz If you’ve never heard of a vizsla—also known as a...
Alysha Riel, CVTMar 16, 20172 minProduct Review: 3 Dog Toys We're Diggin Right Now!I'm always on the search for the next puzzle toy for my dogs. I have an intelligent tough chewer girl and an average boy who I'll be...