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Coyotes and Pet Safety

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Tips To Stay Safe When It Comes To Coyotes

You’ve probably noticed the increasing presence of coyotes in the Chicago Suburbs in recent years, and whether you find them fascinating or nothing but a potentially dangerous pest, coyotes can pose a threat to your dogs. Read on for some tips and links to keeping your pet safe.

In general, coyotes are more afraid of you than you are of them, and according to the Cook County Urban Coyote Project, coyotes do not rely on pets for the majority of their diet. However, coyotes looking for food and coyotes who feel threatened over territory may get into a violent altercation with a dog of any size. This is especially true during their mating season, from January to March. This is also the time younger coyotes are striking out on their own, and may also be more aggressive. [Read more…] about Coyotes and Pet Safety

Storm Safety Planning for You and Your Pets

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When Is The Weather Too Much For Your Pet’s To Handle? Think Storm Safety!

Chicagoland gets a lot of storms each spring stretching from our North West service area of Bloomingdale all the way to our South East service point of Willow Springs, and the severity of these has been increasing. It is vital to include your pets in your storm safety plans, so here are a few ideas to get you on your way.

Our dog walkers and pet sitters have experienced a lot of storms lately, with at least one major storm per summer for the past few years, complete with power outages and property damage. Several suburbs have flooded, and we have seen some residents lose power. Naturally you will want to include your pets in your storm safety plans. [Read more…] about Storm Safety Planning for You and Your Pets

What is Positive Reinforcement Training?

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Not All Dog Training Methods Are The Same. What Is Positive Reinforcement Training?

There are many different dog trainers and training schools located in the Chicago Suburbs. Throughout Elmhurst, Oak Park, La Grange, Wheaton, Bloomingdale, and Woodridge, you will find trainers with different expertise (i.e. positive reinforcement, adverse, etc.) as well as trainers and behaviorists that handle behavior issues other than obedience training. Depending on the issue at hand and the method you are most comfortable with, there are many options when it comes to “training”. At Floofins & Co. our in-house expertise is with Positive Reinforcement Obedience Training, but what does that mean and what will you experience with this method? [Read more…] about What is Positive Reinforcement Training?

Vehicle Safety for Pets in Elmhurst and Lombard, IL

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Vehicle Safety Tips For Pets and Pet Parents

Chihuahua PuppyLiving in places like Elmhurst, and Lombard IL, driving is a necessity, and bringing your dog or cat along on car rides can be a very pleasant experience. There are things to keep in mind when driving with your pup, so we’re going to highlight some basic vehicle safety tips below.  
  • Don’t let your dog stick their head out car windows; tiny stones, sticks or pieces of trash that get kicked up by other cars can hit them in the head or get in their eyes. Some dogs may even try to jump out of a car window if they can!
  • More and more, it is recommended to provide restraints for your dog while riding with you in the car. This way if you’re in a car accident, or even a near-accident, the dog won’t be slammed into the back of the seat or even over it and into the windshield. [Read more…] about Vehicle Safety for Pets in Elmhurst and Lombard, IL

Boredom in Pets in the Western Suburbs

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Bored Pets = Boredom-Induced Behavior Problems

Bored PetsBoredom in pets can lead to behavior problems, stemming primarily from lack of exercise. Here in the Western Suburbs most pet parents are gone during the day for work, which can leave your pets with decidedly little to do. Boredom-induced behavior problems include: