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Rainy or Cold Day Routines: Indoor Enrichment Ideas for Pets
Rainy or cold days can feel long when outdoor time is limited, but indoor enrichment can be just as satisfying as a walk. Simple activities like food puzzles, snuffle mats, cardboard box games, easy training tricks, and scent games give pets a healthy outlet for their energy and curiosity while supporting calm, confidence, and overall wellbeing. With just a few minutes at a time, you can turn a gloomy day into a fun routine your pet actually looks forward to.


New Year, New Paws: Setting Goals for a Happier, Healthier Pet
New year, new paws. This is your sign to set a few simple pet goals that actually stick. From easy enrichment ideas to healthier routines, small changes can make a big difference in your pet’s happiness and well being.


New Year Prep: Organizing Pet Records, Supplies, and Goals
Fresh year, fresh start. for you and your pet. This simple New Year prep checklist walks you through updating vet records and vaccines, doing a quick safety scan of everyday supplies like leashes, tags, toys, and treats, and setting a few realistic enrichment or wellness goals you can actually stick with. A little organization now can mean fewer last minute scrambles later. plus a healthier, happier household all year long.


Holiday Pet Safety Tips: Keep the Season Merry and Bright for Your Furry Family
The holidays bring joy, sparkle, and plenty of excitement, but they also come with hidden hazards for our furry family members. From tempting treats to bustling gatherings, a little preparation keeps the season merry and safe. These simple holiday pet safety tips will help you protect your pets’ well-being so everyone can enjoy a peaceful, stress free celebration.


Our Favorite Enrichment Toys for the Holidays
This holiday season, skip the clutter of one more squeaky toy and choose gifts that keep your pet’s mind busy instead. Enrichment toys turn mealtime and playtime into little brain games, helping pets burn off energy, feel calmer, and practice natural behaviors like sniffing, licking, and problem solving. From snuffle mats and puzzle feeders to lickable holiday treats and simple DIY projects, there are so many fun ways to make the season brighter for both you and your furry fa


Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips
Thanksgiving feasts can be full of hidden hazards for pets. From unsafe foods to holiday chaos, a little planning helps keep your furry friends calm, happy, and safe while you celebrate gratitude and good company.


Digestive Health Tips for Pets Around Holiday Treats
Keep your pet’s tummy happy this holiday season! Learn which festive foods to avoid, safe treat alternatives to share, and the signs of digestive upset so your furry friend enjoys the celebrations safely.


Packing for Pets: Travel Tips for the Holidays
Heading out for the holidays with your furry friend? From must-pack essentials to travel tips for cars and planes, learn how to keep your pet safe, comfy, and stress-free on every leg of your journey. Safe travels for your whole crew!


How to Help Anxious Pets During the Holidays
Holidays can be stressful for pets with all the noise and guests. Learn how to spot anxiety early, use calming tools like pheromones and music, and adjust routines so your furry friends stay relaxed and happy all season long.


Pumpkin Power: The Real Scoop on Feeding Pumpkin to Pets
Pumpkin can be a nutritious, pet-friendly superfood when served the right way. From aiding digestion to providing a boost of vitamins, this seasonal favorite is a tasty way to support your pet’s health. Learn the best types to use, how much to serve, and try our easy DIY pumpkin treat recipes your pets will love!


Preparing Pets for Halloween
Halloween is full of fun for humans but it can be spooky for pets! From candy hazards to scary sounds, a little preparation goes a long way. Keep your furry friends safe, calm, and part of the fun this Halloween season!


The Power of Routine for Anxious Pets
Routine builds trust, eases anxiety, and creates a sense of security for pets. A consistent daily rhythm can make a world of difference for your furry friend and we’re here to help keep things calm, structured, and pawsitive!


DIY Fall Enrichment Toys
Shorter days don’t mean less fun! DIY fall enrichment toys keep pets engaged, happy, and stress-free indoors. From pumpkin puzzles to leaf piles, a little creativity goes a long way in making autumn playtime pawsitively enriching!


Caring for Pets as Family: Practical Tips for Pet Parents
Responsible pet parenting is about more than food and shelter and is a lifelong commitment to health, enrichment, and love. From cats and dogs to birds, reptiles, and small critters, thoughtful care helps every pet thrive.


Preparing Pets for the Back-to-School Routine
Back-to-school changes can be confusing for pets. Help them adjust with gradual departures, enriching activities, and consistent routines. Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting is here to support your pet with midday walks, drop-ins, and fear-free care.


International Cat Day Celebration: Debunking Myths & Loving Cats Right
Every August 8th is International Cat Day. It is the purr-fect time to shower your feline friend with love (on their terms, of course) and celebrate the joy, mystery, and wellbeing of our whiskered companions.


Caring for Senior Pets in the Summer: Comfort, Safety, and Joy for Our Aging Companions
Summer heat can be tough on senior pets. At Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting, we give extra care and attention to keep your older companions cool, safe, and happy all season long.


How Puzzle Toys Build Confidence & Focus
Watching your pet solve a puzzle toy is pure magic and it’s more than fun! Enrichment boosts confidence, focus, and problem-solving skills. At Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting, we love supporting mental enrichment during visits or with a personalized enrichment plan!


Preventing Heatstroke in Dogs and Cats: What Every Pet Parent Should Know
Summer is almost here, and while it's a great time for outdoor fun with your pets, it's also peak season for heatstroke. Stay safe by knowing the signs, taking quick action, and keeping your furry companions cool and comfortable all summer long!


Tick & Flea Prevention: What Pet Parents Need to Know
Warm weather means more time outside and more risk of ticks and fleas! These pesky bugs can cause big problems, but a few simple steps can help keep your pet comfortable and pest-free all season long.
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