TOP DOG Blog
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 up too early, it usually means they are uncomfortable...
What Is the Best Dog for My Child’s Personality?
“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...
Why Does My Dog Eat Poop?
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...
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...
National Specially-Abled Pets Day
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...
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...