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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.

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Meet-and-Greets on Walks–and Why we Don’t do Them

July 26, 2013 by Gail Brasie Leave a Comment

Safety First! Why A Professional Dog Walker May Avoid Meeting You or Your Dog On A Walk.

Meet-and-Greets during dog walks have the potential to be positive experiences–but they can also turn negative quickly. For caution’s sake, Floofins and Company avoids meet-and-greets during scheduled dog walks.

While on a walk with your dog, it may be tempting to say hello and greet the other dogs you see walking with their parents–and after all, why not? You’re clearly a dog lover, so wouldn’t you want to say hello to other dog lovers and their dogs? Maybe your dog and their dogs can become friends. Or maybe not. For your dog’s safety, Floofins and Company Dog Walkers do not engage in meet-and-greets during walks. [Read more…]