K-9 Companion Pet Services

We offer discounts on set Monday to Friday daily walking. Never charge for multiple pet homes! Flat fees are based on length of the visit. Contact us today to see how we can help you.

We are committed to offering pawsitive motivation-based dog training and in home pet sitting & daily dog walking services to clients who really care about their pets’ well being. Whether you have a new puppy or have been with your companion for years, training your dog is to enhance your relationship. When it’s time for you and your dog to review (or re-negotiate) the “house rules,” We will teach you the necessary skills and techniques needed to transform your pet into a well behaved member of your family. Our trainers cater to all breeds and offer a variety of one-on-one training classes for your pet including Puppy, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced classes.

In addition to training, we offer pet sitting as well! Pets are content when they are able to stay in familiar surroundings, where their daily routines are not interrupted. We are passionate about ensuring that your pet feels secure, comfortable and content while you’re away, so you can enjoy your time with family and friends knowing that your pet is well cared for. With years of experience of training; Our sitters are equipped to work with many different sizes, breeds and temperaments of dogs and cats. We will not turn your pet away because of it’s a breed or if your pet is aggressive. We pride ourselves in providing quality pet care for all kinds of pets and their families. We have “pack” experience too. So no matter how many pets you have we will work with you and your family.

Puppy Dreams

Puppy Dreams provides quality and loving in home pet services. We provide dog walking/exercising, dog training, dog park outings, hiking, dog sitting, cat sitting, bird sitting, poop scooping (yard clean up), aquarium maintenance and more.

At Puppy Dreams out goal is happy pets and happy owners. Every animal is unique, so we tailor our service to you and your pets specific needs.

We love animals and it shows.

How Much Exercise Does a Dog Need?

Dogs are very intelligent animals and need constant physical and mental stimulation in order to be happy and well-adjusted. Regular dog exercise and training is beneficial to your dogs health. A routine and thorough dog workout that includes exercise will keep your dog in lean shape along with benefiting vitality and health.

It is instinctual for dogs to run, obey, and play with humans and other dogs. As a general rule of thumb, dog’s should have about sixty minutes per day of exercise and about fifteen minutes worth of obedience training. These time frames are only a general view and should be adjusted depending on the age, weight, and breed of the dog.

Many dogs who are overly bored from not having enough mental stimulation and/or physical exercise can be very destructive and unruly. This is especially true if the dog is younger, since younger dog’s have a tendency to need an outlet for excess energy. If you have a young dog that is rather unruly, be sure that he or she is getting enough exercise and mental stimulation. A dog who is tired from exercising can not put much effort into being destructive around the home.

Dog health depends on plenty of fun and energetic exercise. Certain breeds need more or less exercise than others. For instance, many herding or working breeds need more exercise than others. Puppies, as stated before, need more time and effort put into their exercise routine than older dogs. Many of the more mellow breeds of dogs will probably calm down by the age of two. Sometimes these breeds take longer and sometimes not. Certain breeds that are high energy, such as boxers, may remain very active even after the age of two. Each dog is unique and should be treated as such when it comes to their individual exercise routine.

Dog owners who are unable to give their dogs the exercise that’s needed should considering hiring a dog walker or dog runner to take their dogs out. The cost of the dog walker is certainly worth it!

The Rex Center

The Rex Center offers off leash dog walking, private leashed walks, puppy socials, canine aquatic services, holistic services, dog training classes, and workshops for you and your dog—everything you need for your dog’s behavioral and physical well-being.

Think of us as a spa & health club for dogs. Activity during the week? Go on a group walk! Warm water swimming, massage? We have it. Humane and effective dog training classes? That’s us. If you’d like socialization, exercise, play, and fun for your puppy, try our puppy socials. Or take a workshop in Pet First Aid or aromatherapy for dogs.

The Rex Center. For a healthy, happy, and mannerly pooch.

How to Train Your Dog to Not Bite the Leash When Walking

Leash training is often one of the most difficult parts of training your dog. Dogs love to bite on leashes, as they make great chew toys for teething dogs, and it can be annoying for a dog owner or dog walker. However, this is a problem that can turn serious if it is not taken care of quickly, and it can go on for an extended period of time if a young puppy isn’t leash trained.

If you (or your dog walker) use a nylon leash, dogs can sometimes chew right through the leash and break it when walking. Below you will find some helpful tips for training your dog to not bite on the leash while walking.

First of all, consider purchasing a different kind of leash. If you typically use nylon leashes, try using a metal chain leash for a while. Dogs won’t chew on these, and if they try, they will realize that it is not possible. This may break your dog’s habit of chewing on the leash when walking. You can also purchase a heavy duty nylon leash to ensure a dog biting the leash doesn’t rip it.

Spraying sour apple spray on the leash where your dog bites it is a tactic that may also work for you. Most dogs don’t like this spray and it will keep them from biting the leash. This also works on other household items that your dog might bite as well.

The best tactic is to work with your dog to get him to stop biting the leash. Each time he starts to bite the leash, stop walking and get your dog’s attention. Let him know that that is not appropriate behavior. Reward positive behavior with treats and praise.

When our dog bites her leash infrequently, we will drop the leash and step on it, not moving until she drops the leash. Once she lets go, we resume our walk. We continue to do this until she understands it’s not appropriate.

Your dog will eventually learn that biting on the leash is not an acceptable behavior.

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Become a Dog Trainer

Animal lovers, especially those who have a dog walking business, should consider becoming a dog trainer. This can be a great way to work around dogs, help dogs, and make a living. Some dog walkers consider becoming a dog trainer to make more money, since they already have a client base and interact with dogs frequently.
A degree is not required to become a dog trainer, but education is very recommended (a dog trainer handbook may be a good way to learn online). There are dog training academies that help people learn how to train dogs. It can also be beneficial for someone to follow another trainer in order to gain valuable experience. It is also recommended to read upon various dog training books and online resources to learn added information.

Becoming a dog trainer will mean that you will have to learn to work with humans and dogs. You will be teaching other people how to work best with their dogs, and train them to do what they want. It is important for you to communicate well with the dog owners.

You will need to learn different behavior problems that dogs have. You will also need to learn ways of correcting behavior. Other things you will need to learn includes nutrition, health and dog care. All of these aspects will help you become very knowledgeable about dogs and their needs.

Becoming a dog trainer can be a great career option for anyone who enjoys animals. If you are interested in helping people and dogs, consider training to become a dog trainer.

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Yolandas Pet Sitting & Dog Training

Yolanda Doyon Lariviere, President/Owner
TEL: 401-261-3793
FAX: 401-333-8826
WWW.YOLANDAS-PETSITTING.COM

YOLANDA’S PET SITTING & DOG TRAINING
PROFESSIONAL, LOVING IN HOME PET CARE
THEY’RE ALL OUR FAMILY!

We provide, loving, professional, certified CAGE FREE pet sitting services and dog training in my home for dog daycare and dog boarding or yours for cats, timid dogs and all other small animals and birds. We offer a very specialized service for all puppies which includes: housetraining, socialization, problem solving and basic obedience. Of course we also offer a dog walking service for all dogs. Your dog is massaged, spritzed and brushed with a one week stay. We are fully bonded and insured and CPR/First Aid & Animal Care & Management Certified and working on our ABC certified training program. Our service area ranges from Providence, RI to Wrentham, MA and of course all of RI and MA for our pamper sitting service.
What you will need for your dog to stay at The Dogz Resort:
• A temperament evaluation which we conduct at my home.
• Vaccination records, including Bordatella, Rabies, and Distemper.
• Fleeing (Frontline, Biospot, Advantage etc) which must be provided upon your check in or a surcharge will be applied for the flea prevention applied by us.
• Your dog must also be neutered or spayed by 9 months of age.
When we visit your home, we complete the following:
• Lots of Loving & Pampering.
• Fresh food & water.
• Clean feeding area and bowls.
• Petting & Playtime.
• Litter box & Cage Cleaning.
• Give medications, vitamins, etc.
• Clean up any Accidents.
• Daily Report Card.
“We Cater to VIPS (Very Important Pets)”
Home Care:
• Bringing in the mail and newspapers.
• Adjusting drapes and lights.
• Watering your indoor plants.
• Bring trash to curb on trash day.
We are fully bonded and insured and CPR/First Aid & Animal Care & Management Certified. Our service area ranges from Providence, RI to Wrentham, MA and of course all of RI and MA for our pamper sitting service.

So give us a try. We’d love to pamper your pets while you are at work, traveling or vacationing. Please email petsitter@yolandas-petsitting.com or visit us at www.yolandas-petsitting.com!

City Dog Pack

City Dog Pack is New York City’s premiere dog walking and training company. We offer the best dog walking programs by experienced dog walkers and we walk our dogs in small groups to give them the safety and attention they deserve. We are bonded and insured and pet first aid certified. We offer our customers the security of a big company with the personal attention of a small business.

Fur-Get Me Not

We’re a family owned business established in 2000. Our mission is to provide quality pet care service by caring for our client’s pets as if they were our own. We’re an all employee-based company and take pride in hiring and training pet loving, responsible care givers. We offer a variety of pet care services including dog daycare and boarding, dog walking, pet sitting, DIY dog wash, and dog training.
Top reasons to give our dog walking or pet sitting service a try:

* All of our dog walkers and pet sitters are employees. Each employee goes through a multi-step screening process and criminal background check. We’ve refined our hiring process over the 10 years we’ve been in business to ensure only pet loving, responsible people join our team.

* Employee training does not stop once they’ve been hired. Hiring employees versus using contractors to care for your pets, not only allows us to initially train everyone how to care for a pet properly but also allows us to continue our team’s training throughout their employment. Our management team works hard to resolve issues and ensure each employee has the support and knowledge needed to deliver higher quality care.

* Our proprietary systems and procedures ensure consistent care. When you hire Fur-Get Me Not, you are hiring a dedicated pet care team. Our management, office, and dog walking / pet sitting teams work together to ensure that if your primary walker or care taker is unavailable due to illness, vacation, or any other reason, a qualified employee will be able to step in for that reservation. Our teams have proprietary tools to securely record and share your pet care instructions and additional notes detailing your pet care team’s experiences.

* We provide one on one pet care. We ensure your pet(s) receive individual attention while in our care.

* We know pets. Our owner is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT) and attention to pet behavior is incorporated into everything we do. Our Dog Training team works with our Dog Walking / Pet Sitting team to provide helpful advice when needed.

* We focus on building long-term customer and pet relationships. Our dog walkers and pet sitters will communicate with you through daily journals on your pet’s activities during their visit. Our management and office team will work with you to ensure your pet is receiving their care the way you want and are pet care resources for you. We strive to exceed your expectations and if we don’t, we will do our best to work with you to make it right.

* We are family owned and operated and support the local community. Fur-Get Me Not started as a one-woman business and has grown by focusing on the individual needs of both the pets in our care and their owners. Fur-Get Me Not works with a variety of pet related non-profit organizations and we participate in several charity events each year. We strive to help educate pet owners and give back to the local pet community.

You can learn more about our dog daycare, dog boarding, dog wash, and dog training services on our web site.

Modern Hound

Modern Hound will help you…

…choose the right dog with matchmaking and dog adoption advice

…teach obedience and correct behavior problems with dog training

…keep your dog healthy and happy with walks and in-home care

JD’s Pet Services, LLC

JD’s Pet Services, LLC is a company committed to pet care excellence. Whether you need the occasional dog walk or require a more extensive schedule, we are the professionals you’ve been looking for.