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Overweight pug on a scale - curb dog obesity!

April 6, 2023Blog, Dog Walking, Pet Fitness Tips, Pet Health, Uncategorized Dog friendly restaurants, dog obesity, Miami dogs, obese dogs, pet health by Frankie Berti3 Comments

Curbing Dog Obesity One Fun Activity at a Time

Curbing Dog Obesity In the last decade the United States has seen obesity become a huge issue for society as a whole. Children, teenagers and adults are overweight and experiencing health problems due to our poor eating habits and lack of activity. Our nation is continuously working on providing healthier options and educating the public on food consumption. Who knew this issue would directly translate to our pets. What YOU Need to Know: Between 20 […]

April 1, 2021Blog Equipaws Pet Services, heat stroke dogs, heat stroke in dogs, Pet First Aid Awareness Month, pet first aid cats, pet first aid dogs, Pet Tech CPR, Pet Tech CPR & First Aid, Pet Tech First Aid by Frankie Berti1 Comment

April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month

April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and the perfect time for pet owners to learn life-saving skills from Pet Tech’s Pet CPR & First Aid course. Our pet sitter Frankie recently became a Pet Tech instructor and is ready to help Miami’s pets stay safe, healthy, and happy! Equipaws Pet Services is all about prevention first and foremost. That includes giving your dogs great nutrition, making sure they are not overweight, providing them with […]

January 21, 2021Blog, Gifts for Pets, News, Uncategorized cranberry cookies for dogs, Equipaws Pet Services, tuna treat for cats, Valentine's day, Valentine's Day gift ideas, Valentine's Day gifts for cats, Valentine's Day gifts for dogs by Frankie Berti

Five Easy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Dogs and Cats!

Five Easy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Dogs and Cats! Valentine’s Day romance aside, your pet sitters know that what’s really most important to any pet parent is how to include their pets in fun holidays like these! We have found a few creative and pet-friendly ideas to make your pet’s Valentine’s Day special. Whether you’re staying in together, or leaving these gifts for us to give them while pet sitting them, we hope you […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

October 10, 2020Blog, Dog Walking, News are retractable leashes safe for dogs, dangers of retractable leash, dog experts, dog leashes, Dog walker, Dog walker Miami, leash burn, retractable leash, retractable leash good or bad, retractable leash safety, retractable leashes by Frankie Berti1 Comment

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. […]

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 […]

July 23, 2020Blog, Cat Sitting, Dog Exercise, Dog Walking, News, Pet Sitting, Uncategorized Dog sitter Miami, dog sitters Miami, happy pets Miami, hire a pet sitter Miami, Pet sitter Miami, Pet sitters Miami, pet sitting services Miami by Frankie Berti1 Comment

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, […]

June 10, 2020Blog, Home-page, Hurricane Preparedness, News, Pet Emergency Plans Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High, E. Darwin Fuchs Pavilion, Equipaws Pet Services, hurricane preparedness Miami, hurricane preparedness tips, Miami hurricane preparedness, Miami-Dade county, pet disaster plan, pet disaster preparedness, pet friendly evacuation center Miami by Frankie Berti1 Comment

Miami Hurricane Pet Evacuation Guide

Miami Hurricane Preparedness: Pet Edition Dogs and summer in Miami make for a great time, minus the afternoon rain, says Bella. Beyond rain… are you and your pets prepared for the Atlantic hurricane season that started on June 1st? It’s been almost a decade since Hurricane Wilma hit, so we understand if you’ve forgotten some of the basics. Your Equipaws pet sitters want to help you and your pets prepare for whatever comes at us between […]

June 9, 2020Blog, Gifts for Pets, Home-page, News, Uncategorized cat fur removal, cat fur remover, covered in cat fur, dog fur remover, Equipaws Pet Services, fur removal tips, Magic Pet Hair Remover, pet fur remover, pet sitters tips by Frankie Berti9 Comments

Covered in Pet Fur? Check Out this Remover!

Cat and Dog Fur Removal Tip: Buy Yourself the Magic Pet Hair Remover Are your furry pals furry-ing up the whole house? No matter how much we love our fur babies, excess tufts of dog and cat hair on furniture, clothes, carpets, and area rugs can be a real eyesore – not to mention an allergy nest for sensitive eyes and noses! Our pet sitters serve on the front lines of the fur battle, and […]

Puppy laying in front of tree at event in Miami

November 29, 2018Blog, Dog Friendly Miami, Home-page, News dog friendly Miami, Dogs, Miami, pack walk Miami, Pet care, Santa Paws by Frankie Berti

Miami Dog-Friendly Events in December

Join us for three Miami dog-friendly events in December! We believe the best month for Miami dog-friendly events is December (and January isn’t bad, either!). The weather is gorgeous, the dogs are happy, and the mosquitoes are gone, so let’s take advantage of it! Dog-friendly pack walk in South Miami Join us and other like-minded dog lovers as we go on our monthly pack walk in South Miami. The whole family is welcome to attend. […]

Well behaved dogs sitting in front of a pink wall in Miami

January 15, 2018Blog, Canine Behavior, Dog Training Applause Your Paws, Dog training Miami, National train your dog month, training your dog by Frankie Berti

It’s National Train Your Dog Month!

National Train Your Dog Month Training isn’t some luxury only wealthy pet owners get the privilege of receiving, it’s a necessity every dog owner should factor into when they purchase a pet. A well-trained dog leads to a well-balanced, healthy lifestyle. At Equipaws Pet Services, we understand that the hustle and bustle of everyday life can get in the way of consistent dog training in Miami, but we encourage you to take this new year […]

January 15, 2018Blog, Dog Walking, Uncategorized Dog walking Miami, walk your pet month by Frankie Berti

January Is Walk Your Pet Month!

Walk Your Pet Month January is Walk Your Pet Month and Equipaws is here to help! No matter your pet walking needs our team has their sneakers laced up, tied tight, and ready to go! Whether you need midday visits, late night walks, or energy spending runs our staff is eager to get your pets out and about this month and future months to come. Regularly walking your dog and/or cat has significant importance for […]

January 2, 2018Blog, Home-page, Pet Health New Year's resolutions for pets, pets New Year's resolution by Frankie Berti

Your Pet’s New Year’s Resolutions

New Year, New You, New Them The saying may go “New year, new you”, but New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be just about you. Whether you have had a pet for a long time or accepting a new one into your family, setting your pet’s New Year’s resolutions together can help bring a great sense of camaraderie. This year Equipaws encourages you to set goals and make strides with your pets in mind. Your […]

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