Dear Clients, Friends, and Family - Wiggles n Wags was nominated for the Bucks Happening List in the Best Pet Walker/Sitter category for 2017! How wonderful it is to be recognized alongside of so many other wonderful pet care providers in the area - just thinking about the number of pets that are … Read More
Hidden Dangers of Retractable Leashes
From what we've read, there are many reasons to avoid or reconsider use of a retractable leash. With this type of leash, your dog can get far enough away from you to either get into trouble or into harm’s way. Retractable leashes are also responsible for many injuries to both dogs and dog … Read More
Pets and Grieving
The Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association (JAMVA) recently published an article on pets and the grieving process. The findings from an owner-reported survey indicates that both dogs and cats exhibit grief-like behaviors after a companion animal passes away. We found the article to be … Read More
How to Fight Pet Obesity
Pet obesity is on the rise for the sixth straight year. Can you believe that? It's time to FIGHT pet obesity! Here are some simple tips for us to keep in mind: Avoid feeding your pet table scraps Keep a consistent diet by monitoring the amount of food you … Read More
Reading Your Dog’s Body Language
Much like humans, the dogs in our lives also use verbal and nonverbal communication to convey messages to us. When we are able to pick up on the messages, we are able to greatly reduce misunderstandings that could lead to an agitated pup, or worse - bite behaviors. Modern Dog Magazine posted a … Read More
Do Dogs Need Sweaters in Winter?
Now that the temperatures are dropping, all of the pets sitters here at Wiggles n Wags are putting on warmer coats and hand warmers when we are walking your pups. All humans (dog walkers or not!) are suddenly adding extra layers to keep warm... but what do we do about our pets? Whether you love … Read More
Schedule Holiday Visits Now!
The holidays are upon us, folks! We can try to fight it, but the truth is that it is time to book your pet sitting services with Wiggles n Wags! Many of our clients travel during the holidays, so just a friendly reminder to begin making arrangements for your pets during this … Read More
Benefits of Having a Mid-Day Dog Walk
Cooler temperatures and earlier sunset times can make it challenging for people to get out and exercise. Same goes for our furry friends! If you find yourself nodding along as you're reading this, think about hiring Wiggles n Wags for a mid-day visit with your pets. The benefits to your pets … Read More
How to Help Your Older Dog Accept a New Puppy
Thinking of adding a new puppy into the mix at your home, but unsure how to do so with an older dog? Here is some information we found from Dogs Best Life on what to expect and how to work through it. You can do it, and we are here to help if you need … Read More
Educational Video – Pill Administration for Cats
For cat owners, it can be daunting to administer a pill to poor little Fluffy! As in-home pet care providers, we frequently administer medications in pill and liquid form, as well as syringes. We came across this amazing video to share with you! Attached below is an excellent video from North … Read More
