It’s Fall in North Texas and for our family, that means…CAMPING SEASON! The 100+ degrees days are behind us. WOO-HOO!!! Camping is a great way to de-stress for both humans and pups and enjoy the great outdoors. Carmi, Maggie, Sasha, and Sophie have all been fantastic camping buddies, but our preparation has made camping with […]
Is your pup “counter surfing?” Maybe your pup is chewing your shoes or chomping on a sofa leg. Or maybe your pup is recovering from surgery? Maybe a torn ACL and the treatment is to “take it easy” instead of surgery. The Packin Method can help your fur baby. The Packin Method offers wellness sessions […]
We had a few criteria a pup needed to meet before we would consider adding her to our family. First, she had to be a female pup. 2. She needed to be potty trained. 3. She needed to be a good fit with our Sasha Girl, who is 6 years old and blind. We found […]
Moving. Who likes to move? Come on, raise those hands. Yep, no hands. No one likes to move. While moving into a new home can be exciting, no one likes the actual task of moving. It’s expensive. It’s a lot of hard work. When you have pets, it can be even more stressful. How do […]
WHEW! It’s been a long, stressful week and you are looking forward to sleeping in. Unfortunately, your dog has other ideas. If your pup wakes up too early, it usually means they are uncomfortable about something. Here are some things to consider: Sleeping environment. Are you falling asleep with lights on? Is the TV on? […]
“Let’s get a dog”! “Please, please, please, can we get a puppy?” You’ve decided your family needs a furry family member. Which dog is right for your child? If you do your homework, a pup can be a wonderful addition to a family. Often, caring for a pup teaches children responsibility. A pup can be […]
Our pups do lots of disgusting things. They lick their rear ends. They drink from the toilet. They rub their faces in bird poop. They roll in muck. THEY EAT POOP. There’s a scientific name for this poop-eating habit— coprophagia (kop-ruh-fey-jee-uh). Why does your pup think poop is a delicacy? There are behavioral and physiological […]
During the COVID shutdown, Shelley Howe, like so many people, became unemployed. Her husband, Jim, asked “what do you want to do when you grow up?” Pet parents to four rescue animals, Shelley and Jim have always loved dogs. Having owned Crown Hallmark stores in Michigan, it was a natural transition for Shelley and Jim […]
There are numerous pet care services in McKinney. Top Dog Pet Sitters understands that it is a bit unsettling to allow strangers into your home to care for your pets. We know you are seeking exceptional pet care. But how does a responsible pet parent know they can trust their pet sitter? First, let’s start […]
The month of May includes National Specially-Abled Pets Day (May 3rd). The day spotlights the needs of pets with disabilities. Top Dog Pet Sitters has the privilege of caring for many dogs and cats with special needs. We care for amputees, blind pets, diabetic pets, pups that need their bladders expressed, and more! We welcomed […]
