Merry Puppins Pgh.

17/03/2025

Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone! Are you wearing green today?

16/03/2025

Emma is one of our newest friends, and she is already loving her visits with Merry Puppins!

15/03/2025

Celebrate Caturday with this air biscuits compilation. You're welcome!

14/03/2025

Happy Pi Day everyone!
Please don't feed your pets real pie, but maybe give them an extra treat today :)

12/03/2025

Congratulations to Bowie, Murphy, and Lucy for graduating from the Adult Dog Manners Class!
We still have 3 spots open for our next Adult Dog Manners Class starting on March 29th
There are still 6 spots open for our Puppy Manners Class, also starting on the 29th!
Follow the link in our bio to our website to register!

11/03/2025

Hi Friends!
Do you love animals? Are you interested in staying active? Are you someone who likes working independently?
The Merry Puppins team could be perfect for you!
We have multiple positions open, including dog walker, pet sitter, and evening and weekend pet sitter.
We are looking to hire multiple candidates, so please share this with anyone you know who may be interested!
Please follow the link tree in our bio to go straight to our Indeed page for more information about the positions or to apply directly.
Thank you for your continued support!

10/03/2025

Kathy Sdao is an amazing trainer , author, and speaker! She started her career as a dolphin trainer for the U.S. Navy!! So cool how the same training you do with your dog works with other mammals! If you are interested in learning more about the science behind dog training, please register for this event.

SAVE THE DATE -- Two Day Workshop with Kathy Sdao, M.A.
August 2nd and 3rd, 2025

Hosted at:
1932 Spring Garden Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

The Alliance of Modern Pet Professionals Pittsburgh is excited to announce an upcoming training with Kathy Sdao, Applied Animal Behaviorist and Author of "Plenty in Life is Free." Auditing and working spots will both be available for her course entitled, "Improve Your 'I Cue': Learn the Science of Signals."

Key topics:
- Understand basic science of cueing
- Improve the process to choose, add, change, and maintain cues
- Provide clearer channel of communication
- Create conceptual cues beyond eliciting simple movements

More details will be announced in mid-April, along with the opening of registration through pittsburghpetprofessionals.com. Instructors, trainers, and owners are all welcome to participate!

10/03/2025

If only we could all sleep the day away like Daisy...

09/03/2025

Thank you, Brenda! We love spending time with this pretty kitty!

08/03/2025

Happy Caturday from Chester! Who else's cat loves to rub on their feet??

07/03/2025

Meet Shari and her dog Timber!
Shari actually started out as a Merry Puppins client who loved our services so much that she wanted to join our team!
Shari knows what it's like to be on both sides of a Merry Puppins visit, and she loves being able to provide peace of mind to our clients.

05/03/2025

These are some of the reasons why Merry Puppins Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers will always refresh your pet's water bowl during our visits! One less thing for you to worry about :)

03/03/2025

Mark your calendars! School is in session!
We have both Adult Dog and Puppy Manners classes scheduled for this month, and it is not too late to sign up!
We need at least 3-4 sign ups to hold the class, so please share this post with your friends and family.
Follow the link tree in our bio to find out more details about the classes and to register!

02/03/2025

We love receiving feedback from our clients, and it means that much more coming from one of our favorites. Thanks, Katie!

01/03/2025

It's World Compliment Day, and Jack is getting into the spirit!
Make sure to tell someone they're purrty today!

28/02/2025

For any lover of dogs, if your sweet little puppy has turned into a teenager and it feels like they have forgotten everything you have taught them so far, this seminar is for you!

AMPP is happy to announce our next seminar: "Thriving, Not Just Surviving, With Your Teenaged Dog!"
When: Monday 3/24-- 7-9pm
Where: 1924 Spring Garden Ave 15212 (SJC's small room to the Left of Dollar General)
What: A great training on working with adolescent dogs, including 2.5 CEUs available for CPDT
Registration & Cost: $25 (free for AMPP members), sign up at - https://www.pittsburghpetprofessionals.com/eventsandseminars

Please feel free to share widely, as this event is open to everyone: pet parents, dog trainers, veterinary professionals, dog sitters, etc.

28/02/2025

We have an extra special installment of Pet Sitters and Their Pets this week!
Meet Nick and his pets!
Pippin is a 14-year-old Pomeranian that gets carried everywhere she goes.
Leon is a 5-year-old rescue who loves lap naps!
Brambles is a 3-year-old rabbit who lives to eat.
Scuttle is a 7-year-old non-releaseable crow! Nick has a State Permit and Federal Education Permit for Scuttle.
Nick often does conservation outreach programs with Scuttle. Catch one of their upcoming appearances at:
- Oakmont Library: March 31st
- Penn Hills Library: April 14th
- Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve: April 25th
Visit the location websites to find out more!

26/02/2025

Pup or piglet? You decide!
We love Miss Daisy and her adorable little snorts ❤