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15 Funny Things Dogs Do (and Why They Do Them)
I walk into a McKinney client’s kitchen for a midday visit and catch Lola mid-zoomies, tearing laps around the island, ears pinned back, paws skidding on the tile like something invisible is chasing...
How to Make Your Cat a Lap Cat (8 Tips That Actually Work)
My cat Peanut rode the whole way from our old house to McKinney under the gas pedal of the moving truck. Not on my lap. Not even in the front seat where I could reach her. Under the gas pedal, for...
Dog-Friendly Restaurants in McKinney, TX
One of our walkers had a golden retriever named Duke stop dead in front of The Yard on a Tuesday afternoon last spring. Tail going, nose up, whole body pointed at that patio like he’d been there...
Dog Days of Summer: 6 Hot Weather Activities Your Pup Will Actually Enjoy
Erick stepped out to grab the mail last week in flip-flops and made it about four steps down the driveway before he was hopping back to the porch like the concrete had turned into a skillet. Welcome...
Top 10 Things That Scare Dogs the Most
We were on our morning route in McKinney when it happened. Lola, a pup that I walk daily, was trotting along perfectly. Then a yellow school bus rounded the corner, brakes hissing, engine loud. She...
Pros and Cons of Leaving a Radio on For Your Dog
Charlie was pacing when I got there. The radio was blasting, loud enough to hear from the front porch. His pet parent had read somewhere that leaving it on would help with his anxiety while she was...
What Can My Dog Drink? Delicious Options Other Than Water
Every morning, we clean our pups’ water bowls and refill them with cool water. Every morning. Do dogs get tired of drinking just water? Is water boring? After all, humans drink a variety of liquids…...
Why Does My Dog Wake Me Up Early?
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 you up too early, it usually means they are...
Why Retractable Leashes Are Dangerous for Dogs and the People Who Walk Them
One of my walkers, Gina, was taking a golden named Cooper through the trails at Craig Ranch Park last spring. Nice afternoon. Cooper was well-behaved, heel-trained, about 65 pounds. The dog 15 feet...