Le Petite Pantry – Palm Beach – Dog Friendly Cafe Gold Coast

Le Petite Pantry – Palm Beach – Dog Friendly Cafe Gold Coast

      I visited Le Petite Pantry in Palm Beach today (Wednesday 20th March) with Eedee in tow to help me review it   At first I couldn’t find it !!!  I had the right address input into my GPS however it took me a second to realise it is down a side street. [...]

Safe Dog Toys

Dog owners love to think of their dogs as children.  “That’s my baby,” they’ll say when referring to their dogs.  They’ll refer to themselves as “Mommy” or “Daddy” when talking to their dogs as well.  And, of course, they buy their dogs toys to play with.  Choosing the right dog toys can be tricky.  People [...]

Arctic Breed Rescue | IMPORTANT COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT | RE: DOG THEFT

Arctic Breed Rescue | IMPORTANT COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT | RE: DOG THEFT

You can view the original Facebook post ( here )  Published by Arctic Breed Rescue on their Facebook page:  You may have seen a status update from us recently, spreading awareness about a spate of dog thefts. There are also hoaxes regarding this, being spread on Facebook. This post is NOT a hoax, and the [...]

dog walking gold coast secret

dog walking gold coast As a Professional Dog Walker I’m constantly monitoring dogs that I’m walking (or running) for heat stroke and proper hydration esp. during this time of year. How Much Water Should My Active Dog Drink? In general (simplistic) terms, your ACTIVE dog (thus this is different for low energy/older dogs) should be [...]

How Much Exercise Does My Dog Need?

How Much Exercise Does My Dog Need?

Not all dogs require the same amount of exercise. In considering this question, we also must expand our “human” concept of exercise. Dog exercise comes in a variety of forms not regularly practiced by people. Gold Coast Dog Walking and Doggie Day Out Adventures Exercise needs have very little to do with size. Instead the breed [...]

What Everybody Ought to Know About Lost Pet Notices | Gold Coast Lost and Found Pets

A guide on how to post the perfect lost pet notice to increase the chances of finding your lost pet ! click here to download this guide on how to post the perfect lost pet notice 1. Find a recent clear colour photograph of your pet.  If you have any front and side photos of [...]

HAPPY NEW YEAR – A Mother’s Love

I received this via email from a client.  I figured it would make a great “happy new year” post A Mother’s Love During an early morning response to a house fire, firefighters were amazed. A mother dog risked her life to save her puppies from the fire surrounding the burning house… The mother dog, Amanda, [...]

Every Pet Sitter on the Gold Coast Needs A Back Up Plan !

Okay, let me re-phrase, EVERY Pet Sitter needs a back up plan. Back up for what? Someone to pet the kitties and walk the doggies? Ummm, yeah. It is a LOT more than that. Pet sitters are responsible for the health of pet and the safety of homes. Sometimes twenty clients can be on vacation [...]

Will My Dog Be Cooler If Its Coat Is Shaven Off ? Guest Blog Post by Animal Magic Pet Grooming

The following is with thanks to Animal Magic Pet Grooming – subscribe to their informative e-newsletter.  To clip or not to clip ?  Fact or Fiction….. Summer has begun and we are already feeling the effects of what is expected to be a hot summer period. Our phones have been running ‘hot’ with many clients [...]

Can my dog “catch a cold” when soaking wet ?

Besides ensuring your pets have a working microchip with up2date details implanted within them during storms….  The next step is to provide adequate shelter.  Part of the duty of care for a Pet Parent and/or professional pet sitter is to ensure pets have adequate shelter as stated by the RSPCA: Domestic animals must be effectively protected [...]