Dog Walking Do. - a tired dog is a happy dog

17/08/2022

Penny loving her visits with us 🐈💕 www.dogwalkingdo.com

12/08/2022

Chapin giving us a huge smile 😃

12/08/2022

Charlie cooling down after his walk with us. Feel free to register at www.dogwalkingdo.com for great dog walks in East Boston with us 🐾❤️🐕

12/08/2022

Logan loving his walks with us! www.dogwalkingdo.com

27/07/2022

Coco loved his walk today ☺️ www.dogwalkingdo.com

27/07/2022

Logan chilling after his walk with us! What a cutie 🥰 Anna and Team at www.dogwalkingdo.com

24/07/2022

Fun walk to the park. Seems like Maggie enjoyed it 🐾 :) www.dogwalkingdo.com

23/07/2022

Lucy out and about on her pet sitting visit this morning! Happy weekend everyone! www.dogwalkingdo.com

23/07/2022

Charlie loved his walk with our amazing assistant Chris! Look at his smile 😊

19/07/2022

Pups and Kitties enjoying their summer with us! ❤️🐾 www.dogwalkingdo.com

22/06/2022

Lucy smelling flowers on her walk 🌺💕❤️www.dogwalkingdo.com

20/05/2022

Lexi is so playful! Absolutely love this puppy! 🐾 www.dogwalkingdo.com

20/05/2022

Sawyer loving his spring walk with us! 🐾❤️ www.dogwalkingdo.com

27/04/2022

Loving the spring time walks in Eastie! 🐾❤️www.dogwalkingdo.com

13/04/2022

Lucy loving her walk with me 🐾 www.dogwalkingdo.com

02/04/2022

Happy Spring Time! Love Maggie’s smile on our pet sitting walk this morning 🐾💕❤️ www.dogwalkingdo.com

11/02/2022

Our fun walks this week 🐕🐾🐶

08/02/2022

07/02/2022

09/12/2021

Our pups out and about!

03/12/2021

Happy Friday everyone! Feel free to visit us at www.DogWalkingDo.com and use the login page to register 🐾

25/11/2021

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

10/10/2021

Cat sitting this cutie!!! www.DogWalkingDo.com

30/08/2021

Pet sitting Athena Hendricks Moose Bear chickens and fish for a week!

15/08/2021

Gene enjoying the afternoon with us! www.DogWalkingDo.com

30/06/2021

4th of July is coming up and some pups are afraid of fireworks.. what to do guide:

1. Stay indoors or get away from it all
Experts from the Humane Society emphasize the importance of keeping your dog indoors on fireworks-heavy days. This helps reduce their exposure to the sounds, plus prevent their running away. Turning on a radio or television helps provide white noise and distraction.

Also, consider leaving town for a quieter spot if you can. Camping, perhaps? If you’re not able to get away, and you live in an area with lots of fireworks activity, try a pet sitter who doesn’t live as close to all that noise. A loving, local sitter or doggy day care provider can also help if your pup is going to be alone over the holiday.

2. Talk to your vet about possible medications
Talk to your veterinarian about medication if you know your pet is upset by the holiday festivities. There are a variety of options that could help treat your dog’s firework phobia.

Pheromones. Available via a diffuser, a spray, or a collar, Adaptil dog-appeasing pheromones can reduce your dog’s anxiety—whether it’s related to fireworks, storms, traveling, or separation. A research study published in the Journal of the British Veterinary Association specifically evaluated its use for storm phobia in dogs, and found it effective.
Melatonin. This over-the-counter supplement is widely available. When using melatonin for anxiety, pet parents report differing levels of relief. Dr. Dodman, in his book The Well-Adjusted Dog, states that while he’s seen some success stories, melatonin isn’t always effective—”but it never hurts to try.” Talk to your veterinarian about appropriate doses for your dog.
Prescription medications. Especially in severe cases, medication can be a lifesaver for a noise-phobic dog. Your veterinarian can guide you through the various choices.
3. Give your dog lots of snuggles
A common myth has it that if you pet your pup during an anxious episode, they’ll feel more afraid.

However, calmly soothing and reassuring your dog is fine as long as you avoid loud exclamations or frantic movements. So cuddle away!

4. Invest in a pressure wrap or vest
These snug-fitting vests apply sustained, comforting pressure to your dog’s torso.

Temple Grandin, professor of animal sciences, has researched this method and discusses it in her book Animals Make Us Human. Dr. Grandin advises putting on the wrap for 20-30 minutes, removing it for a similar period, and then reapplying it. A handful of companies offer them; we like both Anxiety Wrap and ThunderShirt.

5. Prevent escapes
More dogs go missing over the 4th of July than at any other time of year. The reason? They get spooked. This can happen when you least expect it! To help:

Make sure your dog has identification. Even indoor pets can panic and use drastic measures to escape when frightened. Microchipping your dog is a good protective step.
Don’t leave your dog unattended at home. If you’re headed out to enjoy the holiday without them, find a sitter. Rover has short-term sitters for just such situations.
For more great tips—and a video—on securing your home and yard, check out this handy post. It also details just what to do if your dog does get out.

6. Distract your dog with treats or activities they enjoy
Dr. Stanley Coren, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia, prefers the following steps over anti-anxiety drugs. “Some meds take several weeks to build up,” he said. “You always have the behavior techniques at hand.”

Coren’s top techniques for a fireworks-averse dog include:

Act as though you do not recognize the behavior. Walk him and talk to him as if you were back in puppy training, giving treats for sitting and staying.
Get them involved with something else, or as he says, “jolly them up.”

24/06/2021

Whiskey loving walks with us! Please feel free to register at www.dogwalkingdo.com!

24/06/2021

Pups loved their walks with us in east boston this week! www.DogWalkingDo.com

11/02/2021

OMG too cute not to share!!!