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Author: Frankie Berti

About Frankie Berti

A 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 also fills in for pet sitters and dog walkers when needed in Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, and South Miami. Her own small pack consists of Boots the Shih Tzu mix and Nutmeg the Chiweenie.

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The Dangers of Retractable Leashes

Do Not Use Retractable Leashes- Ever! If you are familiar with the Equipaws dog walking policies and procedures, you know that we do not use retractable leashes – ever! We will ask clients to provide a standard leash for our use, or use our own leashes with clients who only have retractable leashes available. Why do we avoid them so fervently? We have decided to write up this blog highlighting a few of our reasons. […]
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When to take your dog to the veterinarian for vomiting

When to take your dog to the veterinarian for vomiting Vomiting. We all know that sound, especially when it happens in the middle of the night and your dog is sleeping on your bed. There are many, many reasons a dog can develop vomiting. It’s not always a reason to go to the vet, but it is always something to monitor because it can be a symptom of many health issues. Reasons a dog vomits: […]
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How to Carve Time to Walk/Run Your Dog This Pandemic

How to Carve Time to Walk/Run Your Dog This Pandemic Our schedules during the pandemic just seem so hectic and full. You’d think we’d have more time to ourselves but meetings get piled on back to back. Add to that not being able to go out to eat as often as we did before, and if you have kids you have to also manage their time studying and learning from home, too, with their lunch […]
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Is Virtual School Affecting Your Dog’s Walking Schedule?

Is Virtual School Affecting Your Dog’s Walking Schedule? Other than technical glitches with their devices or Internet access, most kids have gotten the hang of their virtual school routines. They  sit behind computers, learning as well as they can given the circumstances, which means less time for their furry best friends. Many people have admitted to having less time for their dogs now work and school have normalized a bit. How is your dog taking […]
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Dog Sitters and Runners Help Keep Your Dogs Fit!

Our Miami-based dog sitters have Memorial Day penciled in as the beginning of summer fun, pet sits, and sharp rises in heat, which can be unbearable for humans. Imagine how that feels for dogs, who are covered in fur! As your dogs’ caretakers, we are responsible for keeping them safe during walks and runs in the coming summer months. We want to take a moment to talk about how we care for your pets in […]
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National Poison Prevention Week: Tips for Keeping Pets Safe

Take it from your trusty pet sitters: we can all do more to protect our pets from poison. It’s National Poison Prevention Week (and National Pet Poison Prevention month), which gives us another reason to share life-saving advice on pet proofing your home and yard in easy ways. Your best bet is to perform a room-by-room inspection of your home for dangerous items. We’ve broken down the most popular areas in our home for our […]
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A Shockingly Easy Way to Keep Your Pet Healthy

  Your Pet Sitter Can Help Keep Your Pet Healthy in Unexpected Ways Most people, even the most loving and responsible pet parents, don’t clean their dog’s and cat’s bowls daily. To be honest, 15 years ago we didn’t either. But one day it dawned on us- not cleaning a dog’s bowl every day is the same thing as not cleaning your own plates after eating, with all that muck and grime piling up on […]
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Your Dog Would Never Bite Your Child or Your Pet Sitter, Right?

  Your Dog Would Never Bite Your Child or Your Pet Sitter, Right? Our pet sitters know a whole lot about dogs, cats, and the myriad of endearing little animals we care for throughout Miami, but we constantly seek additional education in our field. Pet sitters Flavia Berti and Tom Wyss attended the Dog Bite Investigation Seminar sponsored by No Kill Nation, Inc. and the Miami Coalition Against Breed-Speicific Legislation on April 25, 2013. Jim Crosby, a […]
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You do self care… we’ll cover pet care.

It’s time for self care. It’s been a tough summer and the fall isn’t looking much easier for many of us.⠀ ⠀ If you’re planning on getting out of Dodge before the “school year” starts again and the work routine kicks into full gear, give us a call. We’ll take care of your pet care, while you get to practice some serious self care. ⠀ Call us or email us at 305-794-3733, info@equipawspetservices.com and we’ll […]
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Equipaws Pet Home Health Care: how we can help!

Sometimes you need help following your veterinarians’ treatment plan.  Many of you all are staying home working remotely, which means you notice health issues with your pets more frequently since you’re around them much more. No wonder veterinary visits are at an all time high! Most veterinary clinics in Miami are curbside, making taking them to the vet a little tough when it comes to understanding treatment plans, but we still need to be diligent […]
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Does Your Dog Really Need Daily Walks?

Dogs are animals that work by nature; whatever their breed (or mix!), every dog was bred with a working purpose! Because the majority of dogs are naturally active, it’s important that they get the appropriate amount of exercise or be given work. Even those cute lap dogs who make great couch potato companions need to exercise if we want them to stay fit, healthy, and happy for years to come. You owe it to your […]
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Pet Sitting Services: What to Expect from Equipaws!

Looking for the right pet sitting services in Miami? The process can difficult with so much at stake (your pets are your family, after all), which is why we want you to know exactly how Equipaws Pet Services works. If we had to sum up our approach in one sentence, it would be that we believe the magic is in the details. It’s the little things that make life special, and that also keep your pets fit, […]
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Training Your Goldendoodle

Training Our Friends, the Goldendoodles! Athletic, energetic, and highly intelligent – these three qualities accurately describe the goldendoodle.  While they are wonderful, these very qualities can make this popular breed a challenge for their owners. Our lovable goldendoodle clients need a LOT of exercise and mental stimulation. Our pet sitters care for quite a few goldendoodles in our pack, so we have recommendations and tips to offer based on experience.   TRAINING: Training is of vital […]
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Happy Fourth of July! Pet Safety Tips

Happy Fourth of July Weekend! The Fourth of July is one of our favorite holidays here at Equipaws Pet Services. In our humble opinion, taking care of our clients’ pets in between bites of barbecue, watermelon, and sips of lemonade is one of the best ways to spend this weekend. Because we accompany many pets on this holiday, we know firsthand how frightening can be for them. Even the bravest alpha dog may be affected by […]
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Signs and Prevention of Heat Stroke in Dogs

How to Prevent Heat Stroke in Dogs: We walk and run dogs in Miami for a living. Making sure our precious pups are safe during our notoriously hot weather is a MUST. That’s why our dog walkers and runners are trained to prevent heatstroke by knowing the types and symptoms of heat injury. They are also trained in how to keep dogs well-hydrated and instructed to keep them to the shade, off the asphalt, and […]
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