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January 18, 2021Dog Exercise benefits of walking a dog, bond with your dog, dog exercise, dog obesity, Dog Walking, health benefits to dog walks by Frankie Berti

6 Reasons to Start Walking Your Dog Yesterday!

6 Reasons to Start Walking Your Dog Yesterday We all want to be great dog parents. We intend to train our dogs, practice learning new tricks every day, take them out for a walk- no! two walks! a day… but when we get home tired from work, it’s much easier to let them out in the yard to do their business alone then let them back in for Netflix and pets. But dogs don’t create […]

Cat left home alone on while parents on vacation

January 15, 2021Cat Sitting, Cats Cat sitting by Frankie Berti

Should You Leave Your Cat Home Alone for a Week When You’re on Vacation? Spoiler Alert: No.

Seven reasons you should not leave cat home alone on vacation If you could ask your cat, what do you think they would say? We think they would say different things than you think. Do you think you have an independent cat? We think you have a cool cat. Being in veterinary medicine and Pet Home Health Care for over 2 decades, Lory Nelson Brunner, our Director of Home Health Care, has learned a lot […]

Puppy peeing inside the home, needs potty training.

January 14, 2021Dog Training, Dog Walking puppy potty training, puppy training by Frankie Berti

How to start training your new puppy: potty training

House train your new puppy: potty training You have a new holiday or second-wave pandemic puppy! Now is the time to establish good habits and create a beautiful relationship with your little one. Just like babies and toddlers, they are learning everything from the ground up. It’s our responsibility to guide them and teach them how to behave well, and what is safe and what is off limits, all while providing them with the best […]

Pet Care Specialist Frankie walking Bo the Boxer

January 11, 2021Dog Training, Dog Walking, Uncategorized by Frankie Berti

Happy National Walk Your Dog Month!

Happy National Walk Your Dog Month! It’s the New Year, so we have to start with the most classic of New Year’s resolutions: get fit and healthy! Unfortunately, dogs are getting fatter. Did you know that in a 2017 clinical survey carried out by the Association of Pet Obesity Prevention, it was found that 56% of dogs in the United States are obese? That’s about 50.2 million dogs, and the numbers are increasing. Clinical obesity […]

January 7, 2021Blog, News, Pet Setting, Pet Sitting best pet sitter, cat sitter Miami, cat sitting Miami, Dog walker Miami, Dog walking Miami, Pet sitter Miami, Pet sitting Miami, professional pet sitter, what does a pet sitter do, what is a pet sitter by Frankie Berti

What is a professional pet sitter, anyway?

What is a professional pet sitter, anyway? Many people in Miami don’t seem to know what a pet sitter is or what pet sitting services are. They board their dogs at the vet or have their neighbor or maid take care of their furry loved one but don’t know how much they’re missing out on when they don’t hire a pet sitter! So, what is a professional pet sitter? The short answer is, pet sitters […]

December 30, 2020Nutrition New Years resolutioins, new years resolutions for cats, New years resolutions for dogs by Frankie Berti

5 Easy New Year’s Resolutions for Dogs & Cats

5 Easy New Year’s Resolutions for Dogs and Cats The New Year is here and it’s time to not only improve ourselves, but also the lives of our furry family members. We have five easy, simple ways you can improve your pets’ quality of life. Enjoy these simple New Year’s Resolutions for your dogs and cats! 1. Work out more! It’s the New Year, so we have to start with the most classic of New […]

South Miami Sunday Stroll 2021 - Pack Walk

December 29, 2020Dog Friendly South Miami by Frankie Berti

First South Miami Good Dog Pack Walk of 2021!

Who’s ready for 2020 to be over?! 🙋🏽‍♀️We’re excited for 2021 and would love to celebrate the first weekend of it with a pack walk with YOU! 💚⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Let’s meet up at our usual spot across from Town Kitchen & Bar in South Miami on Sunday, January 3rd, at 9 AM!⁣⁣ Bring your sweet pups! ⁣⁣ Will we be wearing masks? ✅ yes!⁣⁣ Will it be socially-distanced? ✅ of course!⁣⁣ Will it be fun? […]

Equipaws Pet Services Local Gift Guide Miami

December 18, 2020Gifts for Pets by Frankie Berti

The Equipaws Gift Guide

Miami Pet Gift Guide If your pets are like ours, all their base needs, wants, and accessories are well taken care of! Not to mention the excessive amounts of love they receive. But it’s the holiday season and you can just tell they’re going to be sniffing around for their gifts while they watch everyone else in the family opening their presents. So here are some gift ideas (from physical gifts to gift certificates) for […]

Pet Adoptions for Cat & Dogs in Miami - Adopt Today

December 3, 2020Adopt a Cat or a Dog adopt don't shop, Miami cat rescue, Miami dog rescue by Frankie Berti

Reasons to Adopt Not Shop: Where to find a pet in Miami and Beyond.

Reasons to Adopt Not Shop: Where to find a pet in Miami and Beyond. You hear it all the time: adopt, don’t shop! So, you’re heeding the call but need help. First, some thoughts on adopting and shopping are conflicting at minimum so let’s clarify what the views are here so we are on the same page at least within this article. Some adoptable pets should be considered with this in mind: Litter Adoption can […]

Cat tilting its head while sitting under a Christmas tree in Miami

December 2, 2020News, Nutrition, Pet Health, Pet Poisoning, Pet Sitting dog health, dog holiday safety, holiday pet tips, pet health, pet holiday safety, pet safety‬, pet sitters in the know, poisonous foods for dogs by Frankie Berti2 Comments

Tips for a Paw-fectly Safe Holiday Season

The holidays are a particularly hazardous time for pets. While most pet parents know to keep their dogs and cats away from the usual suspects like raisins, grapes, and dark chocolate, some may not be aware of the dangers of coffee grounds and coffee beans.

November 13, 2020Blog, Pet Fitness Tips, Pet Health Cat emergencies, cat fitness tip, cat health, Cat's third eye, Pet fitness tip Miami by Frankie Berti2 Comments

Pet Fitness Tip: Watch Your Cat’s Eyes!

Today’s Pet Fitness Tip is for kitty lovers. If your cat’s third eye, or nictitating membrane, is persistently visible, it may be suffering from an illness or an injury from a fight. Your best bet? Take kitty to the vet!! Frankie BertiA founding member of the Equipaws family, Frankie can mostly be found working behind the scenes, helping co-create online branding, managing several social media accounts, designing brand collateral, writing copy, and managing events. She […]

Senior brown dog with grey muzzle looking lovingly into the camera during pet sit

October 22, 2020Pet Health, Pet Home Health Care caring for senior dogs, caring for senior pets, Equipaws Home Health Services, Equipaws pet home health services, pet home health care, senior dog by Frankie Berti

How to care for your senior dog

Caring for your senior dog In today’s world of advanced veterinary care, pets are living longer and healthier lives. With that longevity, inevitably there will be age related issues that are unavoidable. Caring for your pet once their advanced age shows symptoms, will require patience and understanding the issues you face. Senior pets require more frequent trips to the veterinarian- expect to see them twice a year. This is extremely helpful in detecting signs of […]

Baby and dachshund laying down next to each other sleeping

October 21, 2020Pet Sitting baby and kitty, cats and pregnant moms, dogs and pregnant moms, Pet sitters Miami, pregnancy and pet ownership, prenatal plans and dogs by Frankie Berti3 Comments

Your Prenatal Care Includes Your Pets!

You’re expecting a baby! Who’ll care for your pets during delivery? So you’re expecting a baby- what an exciting new chapter in your life! Visiting your OB/GYN for prenatal care is as exciting and vital as the road you have travelled to get there. Your prenatal plan includes four trimesters, give or take 2 months, of pertinent information that can often be overwhelming. Whether it’s your first or fourth, having a plan makes it easy […]

October 20, 2020Pet Sitting boarding dogs Miami, kennel Miami, Pet sitter Miami, pet sitter or kennel, Pet sitters Miami, should I hire a pet sitter by Frankie Berti

Why Hire a Pet Sitter in Miami

Pet Sitter versus Kennel Boarding If you have a pet and travel frequently, chances are you have had to choose between boarding your furry pal or having someone care for them. Many folks rely on friends or family for this task. Of course, these are people you can trust, but oftentimes there may not be the same level of consistency as there would be if you hire a pet professional who has a dedicated responsibility […]

October 16, 2020Blog, Dog Walking, Pet Sitting brickell dog wakler, brickell dog walkers, Brickell dog walking and pet sitting, Brickell dogs, Dog walker Miami, Miami dog walker, Miami dogs by Frankie Berti1 Comment

Ten Reasons to Hire a Brickell Dog Walker!

Ten Reasons to Hire a Brickell Dog Walker! Our dog walkers love Brickell! In fact, since we’ve expanded our coverage and staff to service Brickell, it has been one of our most rapidly growing areas. We are proud to say that word of a job well done gets around. Our clients love us and there are many reasons why they hired us as their dog walkers. Here are a few that will benefit and resonate […]

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