Morrisville Dog Walker

08/21/2024

08/21/2024

IN NEED OF A HOST HOME 8/21/24
SWEET SENIOR!

08/19/2024

Ruff Life

08/13/2024

My new buddies ❤️

08/08/2024

08/05/2024

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08/05/2024

Dog daycare has grown hugely in popularity in recent years. And, like any new industry which has grown rapidly, the quality of the provision varies greatly. So how do you decide –

• whether daycare is right for your dog?
• which daycare to choose?

𝗜𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗴?
Daycare isn’t right for every dog. Here are some points to consider when deciding if it might be right for yours –

• Is your dog anxious or lacking in confidence? While an under confident dog might grow in confidence in a smaller daycare they are likely (in my experience) to struggle in a large scale daycare. It can be tempting to think that by being around other dogs they will ‘get used to it’ but, very often, it’s totally overwhelming for them and can make existing problems worse.
• Is your dog super interested in other dogs? If so, is giving him pretty much unrestricted access to lots of other dogs likely to be helpful? Or do you run the risk of turning him into a hypersocial dog with no boundaries?
• Can your dog settle and relax around other dogs? If not they are going to be exhausted (and not in a good way…) after a day at day care.
• Can your dog tolerate rude, socially clumsy dogs? Do they have the social skills to defuse and de-escalate tension or might they react if they feel painted into a corner?
• Are you prepared to neuter your dog early? Many local authorities make neutering by a given age (often as young as 6 months) a condition of daycare licensing however early neutering can often be at odds with the health and well being of the dog, particularly for large breeds.
• Why do you need/want daycare for your dog? Is additional care a necessity, for example, if you are out of the home for long periods or your dog has separation related problems which mean they need access to a human at all times? Or are you simply looking for a socialisation opportunity for your dog in which case what other options are available and which would suit your dog best? Would they get more out of spending time outdoors in a smaller group with a dog walker? Would a trip to the park meet their socialisation needs (always bearing in mind that socialisation is not just about meeting other dogs)?
• How will you mitigate or avoid the potential behavioural problems which can arise from daycare? The lessons your dog might learn in day care are unlikely to be helpful in their life outside of daycare. Think about what daycare might teach them…they get unrestricted access to play with lots of dogs lots of the time, they may get little practice settling and switching off, they are kept physiologically aroused a lot of the time, they often practice using their voice a lot. Are these things that might become problematic in contexts other than daycare? How will the young, adolescent dog who plays all day with every dog in daycare react when he’s out in the world and can’t interact with every dog there? Frustration? Barking? Pulling?

If you’ve answered these questions and are happy that your dog would benefit from (NB not just cope with...) a day care environment how do choose the right daycare?

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲?
There are many different styles of daycare from small, in home facilities to large, industrial scale daycares. So what should you consider when choosing a daycare?

• Size. How many dogs are cared for at any one time? There’s a world of difference between being in a group of 6 dogs and one of 60. What will your dog be comfortable with (and what are you comfortable with)?
• What size are the daycare's groups? Will your dog be in a small group (

08/02/2024

I have the best clients ever.

08/02/2024

Nora feels like a rockstar when we take Uncle Nate’s car and she gets to ride shotgun 😊

07/31/2024

A dog in Florida is back with her family after she was lost at sea.

07/28/2024

07/22/2024

🎉🎉🎉

Bear has been located!! Thanks for everyone who helped spread the word!

07/21/2024

Guilty 🙋🏻‍♀️
My neighbors likely also hear me conversing with my goats and chickens. So, obviously my dog and I could talk all day long. 😆

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Doesn't everyone????

07/17/2024

It's essential that every puppy learns to enjoy being handled, especially on the parts of the body that turn into common bite triggers. Early puppyhood handling and socialization is easy to do and makes a huge difference in a dog's temperament and quality of life, for the rest of their life!

Learn more or download the PDF version: https://dunbar.info/puppy-handling

07/12/2024

Benefit of being a routine client who fits in nicely with our family—
Sleepovers!
Mi casa es su casa 🏡💚

*dog was only put in this ridiculous photo opp. for a brief moment and was heavily rewarded for her cooperation immediately following photo. 😆💚

07/06/2024

We are trying to assist this dog named Bear in being reunited with its owner. Bear ran off in the area of Morristown Corners and is not familiar with the area. If seen, please call Morristown PD or Bears owner at 614-746-7541 or 610-349-8311. Thank you.

07/04/2024

Dog Ice Cream 🍦🐾
Ingredients:
2 ripe bananas
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup peanut butter (unsweetened and xylitol-free)
1/4 cup water
Instructions:
In a blender or food processor, combine bananas, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and water.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour the mixture into ice cube trays or silicone molds.
Freeze for at least 2 hours or until solid.
Pop out the ice cream cubes and serve to your dog as a treat.
Notes:
Ensure the peanut butter is free of xylitol, as it is toxic to dogs.
You can substitute Greek yogurt with a dairy-free yogurt if your dog is lactose intolerant.
Prep Time: 10 mins | Freezing Time: 2 hrs | Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins | Servings: 12-15 treats

06/14/2024

06/12/2024

“Reesey, go pee.”

“Eat grass?”

“Go pee.”

“Eat grass?”

06/06/2024

Happy 5th Birthday to my Birdie-girl 😍

05/10/2024

💜

04/11/2024

Miss this sweet girl ❤️

Beautiful day for a long walk on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail with Miss Clara ❤️

04/09/2024

Queen of the hill.