The Bounding Pup, LLC

20/11/2022

The Bounding Pup is looking to hire a part time walker!

If you love dogs and enjoy walking outdoors this is a great part time opportunity.

The Bounding Pup in Burlington is looking to hire a part time dog walker. We are looking for someone in the immediate area who loves pets and is responsible, has good time management skills, good communication skills and who can work independently. We are looking for a candidate who is upbeat and will work well with our clients and their beloved pets.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Dog walking, our walks are individual so no group walks. Walks are 15 minutes to 30 minutes each. Walkers arrive at clients homes and walk dogs on different routes in their neighborhoods in all weather. They refresh food and water as needed and write a text message summarizing their visits.

Requirements:

Must be 18 years old or older, have a valid driver’s license and own an insured vehicle. Must own a smartphone with ability to text and take photos. Must pass a background check. Must live within the vicinity of Burlington, Ma.

Availability:
Monday through Friday 10:00am to 3:00 pm

If interested call or text me, Lauren at 781-552-1035

17/11/2022

Wow I can’t believe that next week is Thanksgiving! It’s been a wonderful fall here at the Bounding Pup. We have had some great walks and done some kitty sitting. The weather was beautiful and we saw lots of colors and fall decorations. Hoping everyone has a wonderful thanksgiving.

03/10/2022

Meet Phoebe, I got to walk this beautiful girl with her cousin Arlo over the summer for a weekend. Something came up for her folks this week and we were able to do some walks. So nice to spend time with such a sweet girl!

23/09/2022

Wow it’s been a great couple of weeks. It’s starting to feel like fall this week and the pups love it. All our regulars are doing great and newcomers Cocoa, Ozzie and Daisy are fitting right in. It was great to get a chance to walk Gladys a few days this week, Hope to see her again soon. Looking forward to a beautiful fall season with this great group of dogs!

07/09/2022

What a great last week of summer. We started some new walks this week, a big shout out to Ozzie and Cocoa who began on Monday. Also Molly started with us on Thursday, we will be having wonderful walks at Horn Pond. A sad goodbye to Ralphie who was with us for all of July and August, we had such fun walks over at Mary Cummings Park, we will miss him. Finished up some pet sitting with Snuffles, such a cutie. Also finished with Charlie and Katie over in Billerica, very sweet dogs.
It has been a fantastic summer full of great walks and pet sitting all sorts of friends, dogs,cats and a bunny. We can’t wait to see what autumn will bring!

31/08/2022

Wow the summer flew by. We had a full week of dog walking and pet sitting. I really enjoyed meeting new pups Charlie and Katie. Return sitting for Dunkin and Tia. And to round it off morning visits wit Snuffles the bunny

20/08/2022

Another amazing week dog walking and cat sitting. Welcome to our new dog Ace, so glad to have you!

16/08/2022

Such a great time last week with all these guys, pet sitting and dog walking!

04/07/2022

Great time pet sitting with all these guys this weekend. Lots of fun!

28/06/2022

Playing football with Tyson after our walk!

22/06/2022

Welcome to summer!

03/06/2022

Seasonal allergies in dogs

Did you know that dogs can have seasonal allergies just like people do? Pollens from grass, trees, and weeds can cause a variety of allergic reactions in our furry friends. My niece’s dog Kona, in the picture, had a severe allergic reaction to pine pollen. Some of the signs and symptoms your pup might exhibit with allergies may include some of the following:

Excessive scratching
Red irritated skin, hives seen on belly or under legs
Increased shedding or even loss of fur in places
Excessive licking especially the paws
Respiratory issues such as coughing, wheezing or sneezing
Itching or runny eyes
Swelling is face, ears, lips or eyelids
Ear infections

Allergies can lead to skin infections and hot spots if your dog scratches, bites or licks an area too much.

There are many treatments for allergies. Dogs can be given an anti- histamine such as Benadryl, but you should check with your veterinarian for specific medications and dosages. Never give your pup any decongestant or anything that contains Pseudoephedrine as it can be lethal to dogs. For severe reactions your veterinarian may prescribe steroids.
You can try other treatments such as bathing your pup with a dog shampoo specifically formulated to relieve itching and supporting a healthy coat. Supplements like fatty acids found in fish oil can help strengthen the coat and reduce itching. Grooming wipes can help remove excess pollen and allergens from their coat when they come inside.

If you suspect seasonal allergies don’t be afraid to talk to your veterinarian.

18/05/2022

Well I am very excited to announce that our website and google page are now up and running. We are very proud of our website we think it came out great and we hope everyone has a chance to take a look at it. We want to thank our niece Julia Pina for creating it for us. She is very talented indeed.
Actually a big shout out to all our family, friends and clients who have helped us so far. A special thanks to our daughter Heather Watson who made our logo for us. To our niece Jessica Pina who launched our page and to everyone who sent us their fabulous pet pictures for our website. We are very blessed to have so many people in our lives who have supported us in this venture. Thank you everyone!

09/05/2022

It’s great to be back! As many of you know George and I were away for 2 weeks on a road trip through Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York and back to Massachusetts. We saw so much but the best part of our trip was seeing our kids, Shawn, Heather and Andrea.
I want to share with you this dog treat recipe that Heather gave to me. I had a lot of fun making them today. I am not a baker and certainly not a cookie decorator but I think they came out pretty good and our pups Reesy and Rasta loved them.
The recipe is originally from Becky Hardin

PEANUT BUTTER DOG TREATS

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE TREATS:

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 egg
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup water
2 tablespoons honey

FOR THE FROSTING:

1/3 cup corn starch
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon honey
3-4 tablespoons hot water

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350f
2. In a large bowl combine flour and egg. Add peanut butter, water and honey and mix until you have a stiff dough.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough about 1/2 inch thick and use a cookie cutter to make fun shapes.
4. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown. Once done set aside to cool. ( if you have smaller cookies, use less time, otherwise the bottoms might burn)
5. To make frosting, combine the peanut butter and honey in a microwaveable bowl, and heat in microwave in 15 second increments, stirring in between, until melted.
6. Add melted peanut butter mixture to cornstarch and stir until just combined.
7. Slowly add water 1 tablespoon at a time until you have the consistency that you want. For a thinner frosting add more water.
8. Add frosting to a piping bag and design top of treats.
9. Store in airtight container

NOTE: some peanut butter brands use xylitol to cut sugar in their product. Xylitol is toxic to dogs! So check the ingredients

Some dogs are allergic to wheat. So rice flour or coconut flour can be used as a replacement.

I hope you have fun making these. I’m sure your pups will love them and you can always give them as gifts.

24/04/2022

20/04/2022

Morning walk with Java on this Beautiful April day!

16/04/2022

The dogs nose knows

When walking dogs one thing is for sure, dogs love to smell. I often wonder what could be so interesting what could they possibly be smelling? We will never completely know but here are some interesting facts. A dog has 100 million to 300 million olfactory receptors compared to that of human’s, we have about 6 million. It isn’t known for sure but it is estimated that dogs smell up to 100,000 times better than we do, that is amazing!
Dogs move their nostrils independently which explains why my dog Reesy cannot walk in a straight line, she is always going side to side along our route. Dogs exhale through slits in their nose as to not interfere with the scents they are inhaling. They have a Jacobson’s organ located at the base of the nasal passage that can interpret pheromones. Dogs can detect odors in parts per trillion. There sense of smell works best when there noses are wet.
We rely on our eyes and ears much more than our sense of smell. Dogs use their noses that is why dogs have been used for search and rescue, to sniff out explosives, drugs, cancer, low blood sugar and much more. Dogs can sense fear and anxiety in humans and determine age, s*x, and health of another dog. so next time you go for a walk with your dog allow them to stop and smell all the smells.

08/04/2022

Play time with Tyson after our morning walk!

04/04/2022

Our friend Chewy, good morning handsome boy!

03/04/2022

Meet Rasta
Rasta is our 5 year old Doberman mix. He is a rescue who had a couple of foster homes before being adopted by my daughter. When she couldn’t keep him he made the trip from Denver to Burlington. He wants to be friends with everyone. He has some anxiety issues that we are working on. He loves to snuggle with me in the evenings.

03/04/2022

Meet Reesy

Reesy is our 5 year old Chocolate Lab. She loves everyone people and dogs alike. She has never met a toy she didn’t like. She loves to play ball in the backyard and is always excited to go for walks. Reesy is a devoted member of the family

02/04/2022

02/04/2022

Welcome to The Bounding Pup, LLC!

We are excited to launch our new business doing what we love most- caring for our pets. Our primary dog walker, Lauren, has over 4 years of experience dog walking and pet sitting. Are you ready to plan walks around your schedule? Go on vacation knowing your pet is in good hands? Give us a call.

We are fully insured & Pet CPR and First Aid Certified!

Website coming soon!