How to Remove a Tick from Your Dog
Chances are, at some point, your beloved pooch is going to get a tick. Even if your dogs not a lover of the Great Outdoors and spends most of their time sunning on the patio, tick checks should be part of your daily routine (for you and your pooch!). While natural repellents and high-quality, monthly topical tick […]
10 Tips for Following Dog Park Etiquette
In the U.S., dog parks are becoming as common as the neighborhood tot playground. Its wishful thinking on our behalf to regard dog parks as amusement parks for our furry family members, and they can be…if both the dog and his human know what to expect and how to behave. Before visiting a dog park […]
Top 10 Tips for Boarding Your Dog
Once you find a dog boarding facility in or around Saratoga Springs, NY where you feel comfortable leaving your beloved pup, it’s important to make the necessary preparations to make your vacation, and your dogs, as enjoyable and worry-free as possible! 1. Take Care of the Paperwork Beforehand Drop off your vaccination records and fill out […]
Where To Get Help For Your Pet’s Vet Bills
Owning a pet means you have not only promised to feed, shelter, and hug him for the rest of his life (so easy to do!), but it also means you’re responsible for their medical care, which can become much more than check-ups or staying current on vaccinations when an unforeseen accident or illness occur. Such circumstances, […]
Saratoga Dog Walkers: Saratoga Dog Lovers Business Spotlight
Saratoga Dog Lovers business spotlight interview with Tim Pink, owner of Saratoga Dog Walkers! Saratoga Dog Walkers provides dog walking, pet sitting, boarding and training services in and around Saratoga Springs, NY! 1. Describe your businesses services? Saratoga Dog Walkers is a professional dog walking service offering pack or private dog walks, pet sitting, boarding, and […]
Top 7 New Year Resolutions for Your Dog
Happy New Year! New Year’s Eve is often seen as a time to start anew. We all come up with the typical resolutions for the upcoming year (losing weight, seeing family more often, getting a new job, etc.). Why not start with a New Year’s resolution or two that involves your four-legged best friend? Need […]
Taking Care of an Older Dog: Nika Loves Willie
Pam Sissons is a writer, blogger, owner of FiftyIsTheNewForty.com and Founder/Partner in eVision Digital Marketing, LLC. The joys of getting a puppy don’t really prepare you for how much responsibility comes with taking care of an older dog. As we have adjusted to dealing with it in our household, we received some unexpected assistance! Willie […]
October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month. See How You Can Help!
October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month! The best way to honor Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month is by adopting a shelter dog in the Saratoga Springs area, of course! Dogs can greatly improve your life by: Helping you get outside and exercise Helping with socialization Providing companionship for you and your family Providing protection from intruders Improving your mood and mental […]
Gardening Strategies That Lead To Success When Sharing Space And Life With Dogs
This summer I had the opportunity to help develop a garden for a Saratoga Dog Lover (https://jessecology.com/2014/07/a-new-secret-garden-in-saratoga-springs-ny/), and it forced me to think about gardening strategies that lead to success when sharing space and life with dogs. The dog at this Saratoga home is a rambunctious 9 month puppy. One challenge with sharing the property […]