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October 30, 2022Dog Friendly Miami, Halloween Costumes, News cats and glowsticks, foods poisonous to dogs, Halloween candy dogs, Halloween dogs, Halloween safety dogs and kids, Happy Halloween, holidays and dogs, Pinecrest Halloween, poisonous candy dogs, South Miami Halloween, Trick or treat dogs by Frankie Berti2 Comments

Halloween Pet Safety Tips

Our team at Equipaws Pet Services want to wish you a happy Halloween- and to share our Halloween pet safety tips! We are having a blast walking dogs around South Miami, Coconut Grove, and Pinecrest today. Most homes have really cool decorations up, and we’ve seen some cute costumes like the pups in the photo above! We wanted to make sure everyone has a safe and fun Halloween. We’d love for you to include your […]

January 16, 2022News by Equipaws Pet Services

Scam Alert

It has recently come to our attention that someone calling themselves Wilson Smith is selling puppies and using our business name in the process. We have never and will never sell pets and we are in no way related to any company claiming to sell puppies or animals under our business name. Please steer clear of Wilson Smith. Nobody by the name of Wilson Smith has ever worked for us, and he has stolen money […]

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 […]

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.

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. […]

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 24, 2020News, Pet Resources fourth of july, Independence Day, pets and fireworks by Frankie Berti1 Comment

Pet Safety Tips for the Fourth of July

We all love celebrating the 4th of July here in South Florida. BBQ and beverages, friends and family, boats and beaches and the almost always loved signature fireworks. Just like some humans, not all cats and dogs enjoy the flashes and lights. These noisy fireworks can cause them to run away. Other dangers abound- fatty or toxic holiday foods, the danger of overheating on a hot summer day, and debris leftover from a night of […]

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 […]

March 16, 2020News, Pet Health CDC, cleaning protocols coronavirus, coronavirus, covid-19 by Frankie Berti

How should you clean your home to prevent Coronavirus?

It’s important to keep your home clean and disinfected in order to protect yourselves and your pets. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “community members can practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces (for example: tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, toilets, faucets, sinks) with household cleaners and EPA-registered disinfectants that are appropriate for the surface, following label instructions, and more. Some of us may become infected with COVID-19. These are the general recommendations […]

March 16, 2020News cancellation policy, coronavirus, covid-19 by Frankie Berti

Coronavirus Update

To our dear pet parents, We know this is a stressful and confusing time as concerns about COVID-19 start to affect daily life around our country, and closer to Miami-Dade. Some locals are canceling travel plans and working remotely, so Equipaws Pet Services is also starting to feel the impact. While we know that many of you are exercising caution, we want to encourage you to try and maintain your pet’s normal routine as much […]

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. […]

Golden Doodle and Labrador sitting for treats at a pet sit in Miami

March 4, 2018News Miami pet sitters, pet sitters, professional pet sitters week by Frankie Berti

Happy Professional Pet Sitters Week!

Happy Professional Pet Sitters Week The teen next door, the stranger you hire online, or the person you heard about through the grapevine may be a quick and easy solution for your pet sitting needs. But, is quick and easy the kind of care you really want for your beloved pets? When you go away for the weekend or your pet requires an impromptu pet visit during the day, you want your pet to get […]

Water with Oranges - Staying hydrated in a Miami

November 12, 2017Blog, News, Uncategorized dehydration, hydration vest, staying hydrated in Miami, sweat by Frankie Berti

11 Tips for Staying Hydrated in Miami

Avoiding Dehydration in South Florida We have a blog post on avoiding heat stroke and dehydration in dogs, but our stellar dog walker Leigh wanted to cover dehydration in humans. If you’re outside a fair part of the day in South Florida like our dog walkers are, hydration has to be foremost in your thoughts to maintain health and wellness. The percentage of water in your body is approximately 65%. If you decrease this, you […]

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