Does your dog suffer from separation anxiety? There is a lot of speculation about why it occurs, but when you are dealing with this issue, the why, is simply not important. You need to know what to do to help you and your furry family member deal with this problem and how to make their […]
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If you have watched shows on dog training or perused social media, you’ve probably seen some crazy dog behavior. From dogs that bark at every single human they see to dogs that chew up households full of furniture to dogs that jump through glass windows when left alone, dogs can go through significant mental health
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Congratulations on deciding to get a dog! Whether you’re rescuing a furry friend from a local foster network, adopting from the Wake County SPCA, or bringing home a puppy from a breeder, you’re about to embark on a wonderful journey. Before you dive into the excitement of puppy cuddles and adorable photos, there’s some important
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Routines Help Keep Dogs Happy Let’s face it families thrive on a good amount of daily routine. And your dog is part of the family. Routine creates consistency, provides structure, decreases anxiety, reinforces good behaviors, and can increase your bond due to shared daily activities. This applies to all the family members both the
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Everyone is busy in today’s world, and you may find your dog walks decreasing in length or even sticking to backyard potty break only. If you aren’t finding time to regularly walk your dog, it might be time to bring in a professional dog walker. Consistent 10-15 minute walks are the best for your pet
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When the temperature dips below 45 degrees, you might feel like a quick pee break is enough and your dog doesn’t need a walk. If you are like me, and you moved to North Carolina to escape the cold, if the temperature dips below 30 degrees, you might decide to boycott all dog walks and
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Life is busy. Always. Sometimes even crazy. You love your dog, and they need exercise, but sometimes it’s difficult to make it happen. It can be even more difficult to accomplish the walking routinely. Yet, you know your dog loves and craves routine. Meetings run over, deadlines loom, and then you make it home and
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Keeping your dog safe and cared for is the number one priority of dog walkers working for Peak City Puppy. Each employee has been trained on how to keep your dog safe on walks. Leash Type for Best Dog Walks For dog safety, it is recommended to use a 4-6 foot standard nylon or
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A friend once sent me a photo of her living room. Her dog (whose breed won’t be revealed to protect the innocent!) had removed every piece of stuffing from all three of her sofa pillows, arranging it across the floor like abstract art. She’d only been gone a few hours and could not believe that
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Does this sound like your household? The second you touch the leash, your dog completely loses it, spinning in circles, tail wagging so fast it’s practically a blur, maybe throwing in a few excited yips for good measure. It’s easy to presume that all the excitement is just about burning off energy. And sure, that’s
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