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Walk Your Dog Month Is Here

January 20, 2021 by Jennifer Houghton Leave a Comment

January is Walk Your Dog Month. And what better time to get a routine in place that will bring both health and wellness to you and your furry friend?

There are a lot of really good reasons to get out of the house in January. If you’ve made a resolution to be healthier, movement and exercise (no matter the weather conditions), will be paramount. And once you have established a routine, it becomes easier to keep going as the weather improves. 

Here are some benefits to consider: [Read more…] about Walk Your Dog Month Is Here

Filed Under: Dog Walking, Our Services Tagged With: adventure walks, calmer, commands, COVID, exercise, fido, Floofins & Co., holiday, january, leash manners, mental stimulation, movement, muscle tone, pandemic puppies, resolution, routine, shows, smells, Training, trim, trudog, walk, walk your dog month, weather, weight loss

Choosing the Best Collar or Harness for Your Pet

May 21, 2014 by Gail Brasie Leave a Comment

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With so many collars and harnesses to choose from, what are they actually designed to do? Which is best?

Floofins & Co. dog walkers and pet sitters see MANY types of collars, harnesses and walking devices while in the field, each with a different design and purpose. Whether you choose a collar like a prong or a Martingale, or a type of harness for dog walks is largely dependent on your dog’s leash manners and your walking style. There are several options out there, so here’s a quick break-down of the most common types.

Types and Styles of Collars and Harnesses include:

  • Flat Collars
  • Prong Collars
  • Martingale Collars
  • Slip Collars/Choke Chains
  • Standard Harness
  • Easy Walk Harness
  • Sporn Harness [Read more…] about Choosing the Best Collar or Harness for Your Pet

Filed Under: Pet Care, Pet Products, Pet Safety Tagged With: collar, dog walker, dog walking, dog walks, harness, leash manners, Martingale collar, pet sitter, prong collar

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