TOP DOG Blog

Our friend, pet groomer Bernadette Coleman

Our friend, pet groomer Bernadette Coleman

One fully equipped van. One highly experienced groomer. A vision born out of frustration. That’s how Bernadette Coleman started Primped Pooches in 2020.  BACKGROUND Many pet parents find the...

Our Favorite McKinney Veterinarians

Our Favorite McKinney Veterinarians

Choosing the right vet for your furry, scaly, or feathered friend is an important decision. What makes a great vet? Well, it's a wonderful mix of things that go beyond medical training. Let's dive...

A New Local Option for Pet Goodbyes

A New Local Option for Pet Goodbyes

What were you doing in 2018? Rene and Alan Blakemore were remodeling their home. Rene packed a few things away, including Remington’s wooden urn of ashes. Remington was a 78 lb Vizsla. Next, Rene...

Famous Historical Pets

Famous Historical Pets

Throughout history, pets have held a special place in human lives, and a few of them have even become legendary. These animals were companions to emperors, presidents, and other historical figures,...

How Do Therapy Dogs Become Certified?

How Do Therapy Dogs Become Certified?

Are you interested in learning more about therapy dogs, or perhaps considering training your own pup to be one? Penny Currykosky, a Top Dog Pet Sitters client, shares her experience with her dog,...

Why Do We Say Cats Have Nine Lives?

Why Do We Say Cats Have Nine Lives?

We’ve all heard that cats have “nine lives.” The belief that cats have nine lives likely originates from a combination of their remarkable physical abilities and their roles in various mythologies...

What’s a Meet and Greet?

What’s a Meet and Greet?

And why does Top Dog Pet Sitters require them? At Top Dog Pet Sitters we require a "Meet and Greet" with our new clients. Meeting our clients and their pets is critical for a number of reasons....

Meet Our Amazing TDPS Team

Meet Our Amazing TDPS Team

We know it’s not easy to leave your home and pets in the care of strangers. Our goal here at Top Dog Pet Sitters is that once we have a Meet and Greet with pet parents, we are no longer strangers....

How to Clean Your Dog’s Toys

How to Clean Your Dog’s Toys

How often do you clean your dog’s toys? Once a week? Once a month? Never? Think about all the places dog toys go. The yard. Mud Puddles. In your dog’s mouth. Yuck. Cleaning dog toys is crucial for...