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 […]
Our grandkitties love to catch a cat nap in a warm sunbeam or on top of anything soft and comfy—the warmer and snugly the better! The clothes dryer is the perfect (or purrfect!) place for your kitty to find warmth and comfy bedding. A clothes dryer has a metal drum that continuously rotates and changes […]
We always learn amazing information at the Texas Pet Sitters Conference (really? There are conferences for pet sitters? Yes!). We spent another fantastic weekend with colleagues learning all things critical to providing exceptional pet care. Have you heard of Chagas Disease? No? Us, either. Read on because it can be deadly to cats and dogs. […]
McKinney is a welcoming community, even to those residents with fur. Several restaurants and retail stores in McKinney are “dog friendly” places to let your pup explore (nose work), work on socialization, and reduce boredom. Keep in mind that pets need to be leashed, well behaved, and pet parents need to clean up accidents. MCKINNEY […]
