TOP DOG Blog
Packin Method
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”...
Help! My Older Rescue Dog Isn’t Potty Trained
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...
Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming Has Arrived in McKinney!
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...
How Do I Know I Can Trust My Pet Sitter?
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...
Cats and Clothes Dryer Injuries
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...
Deadly Chagas Disease in Cats and Dogs
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...
Dog Friendly Restaurants and Stores in McKinney
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...
Zoom Room has Arrived in McKinney!
Zoom Room has arrived in McKinney!!! What is Zoom Room? Zoom Room is an indoor dog training facility that focuses on positive reinforcement. The Zoom Room in McKinney is owned by Cindy Mizell....
Bonnie Wenk Dog Park
When you were in elementary school, did you love recess? I did. Park Crest Elementary had swings, see-saws, a huge submarine with two levels and perfect for climbing, and a rather large rocket ship...