Dog Walker Westchester Los Angeles & Dog Walker Lader Heights

We all know that we’re supposed to walk our dogs at least once a day, and yet studies have shown that  20%  of us don’t walk our dogs everyday. If you want to start walking your dog every day it comes down to  getting motivated  and making it a habit. Remember that walking isn’t just good exercise for you, it’s important to your dogs overall well being. Here’s a list of 10 dog walking tips that will make your walks smoother and more enjoyable for both you and your dog. 1. Use a Front Clip Harness if Your Dog Pulls on Leash Does your dog constantly pull on leash? Try using a front clip harness. Dog collars and harnesses that clip on the back actually promote  more pulling .  Figuring that out was a major Aha! moment, and I’m still not sure why it took me so many years to figure out. As you can see below we used to have a lot of problems with pulling. These harnesses actually help train your dog to ignore you and pull you because when you pull on the leash to try to gain s

Warmer weather, blooming plants and buzzing insects can all spell trouble for the pets in your care, but depending on where you live, winter hazards may still apply! Stay alert to weather patterns, don’t allow pets outside unsupervised and wash melting salts from paws to prevent poisonous ingestion. If, however, the bright and beautiful days of spring are upon you, remember that doggie dangers and cat-astrophes can happen anywhere, so professional pet sitters must be prepared to prevent disasters and stabilize injuries before veterinary care is available. Insects If a curious pooch or pouncing feline gets stung by a bee, scrape away the stinger if you can find it. Pulling the stinger with fingers or tweezers could rupture the poison sac allowing toxin to enter the pet’s bloodstream. Most pets, however, paw it away or rub in the grass, removing it. If no medical history or treatments contraindicate, administer 1 mg Benadryl® (Diphenhydramine) per pound of the animal’s body weigh