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Preventing Dog Bites: A lecture in child and dog safety In honor of Dog Bite Prevention Month and families with dogs welcoming new babies, Equipaws Pet Services and Applause Your Paws, Inc. are co-hosting a fun and educational event, “Preparing for Life with Dog & Baby.” Dee Hoult, expert trainer and owner of Applause Your Paws, will give a lecture teaching parents and children how to live and play safely around dogs and prevent dog […]

April 15, 2016Blog, Dog Training, Gifts for Pets, Home-page, News, Uncategorized childrens books about dogs, dog book review, dogs and babies, introducing dog to baby, Roxanna Elden, Rudy's New Human, training dog with new baby by Frankie Berti1 Comment

Rudy’s New Human: A Q & A with the author

Rudy’s New Human: A Q & A with the author Local Miami author Roxanna Elden was inspired to write “Rudy’s New Human,” thanks to her experience with her first pregnancy and her beloved pup, Rudy. The book is told from the point of view of Rudy, a scrappy schnauzer mix who is ready to share his life with his new sister but encounters some unexpected experiences on the road to becoming his new human’s friend. […]

April 5, 2016Blog, Dog Friendly Coconut Grove, Dog Friendly Miami, Miami Events, Miami Pet Events, News, Pet Resources, Uncategorized Biodegradable, biodegradable poop bags, doggy poop bags, Doggyfest Miami, Earth Day, Earth Day Coconut Grove, Equipaws Pet Services, Miami by Frankie Berti

The dirty truth behind biodegradable poop bags

The dirty truth behind biodegradable poop bags Did you know plain plastic and traditional “biodegradable” poop bags are NOT made to biodegrade in a landfill environment? It is a fact that bags labeled biodegradable or degradable require UV light (sunlight) and oxygen to break down, which are not present in a landfill environment. Equipaws Pet Services is going green with GreenLine poop bags. This is the first bag on the market made with a special additive that renders the […]

March 14, 2016Blog, Cats, News, Pet Health, Pet Poisoning, Pet Resources, Uncategorized dangerous household items, lilies are toxic for cats, lily of the valley, lily plant poisoning, lily poisoning, toxic lilies for cats by Frankie Berti

Unexpected Pet Poisons: Lily Poisoning in Cats

Lily poisoning in cats. Many people are surprised to learn that lilies, some of the most beautiful and common household flowers used in celebrations of life and love, are very toxic for cats. It’s estimated that there are 10 to 11 million plants produced annually in the United States. Eating any plant in the lily family is dangerous for cats, but ingesting Lilium and Hemerocallis genera lilies is can lead to death; simply eating a few […]

March 13, 2016Blog, Gratitude, Home-page, News Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, K-9 Veterans Day, K9 Police officers, K9 Unit, K9 unit Miami, K9 Veterans Day, K9 Veterans in Miami, Miami Dade Schools Police Department K9 Unit by Frankie Berti

K9 Veterans Day: Celebrate Miami’s Hometown Heroes

K9 Veterans Day: Celebrating Miami’s Hometown Heroes Everywhere we turn we see working K9 unit helping Miami stay safe, which is why we are celebrating K9 Veterans Day on March 13th! This special day honors the 30,000 canine police officers who have served our country in various military missions locally or around the world. Joseph Wright, a retired military working dog trainer, dedicated March 13th to honor these special pups as the date chosen is the […]

February 5, 2016Blog, Cat Sitting, Cats, Home-page, News, Pet Health, Uncategorized cat care Miami, cat health Miami, cat health month, cat health tips, cat lovers, tips for healthy cats by Frankie Berti1 Comment

Cat Health Month: Help Your Cat Live 9 Lives!

Cat Health Month: Help your cat live 9 lives February is Cat Health Month, which is a purrrfect reminder to check on your feline friend! Cats are known to be independent, often giving a standoffish impression when humans are around or playing hard to get for affection. Every now and then they ask for a little love and a bit of food, so caring for them seems fairly simple. More care than you think goes […]

January 29, 2016Blog, Home-page, News, Pet Sitters in the Community, Uncategorized Color Fun Fest, Dog runners Miami, Down2earth Trail Run, Live Like Bella 5K, Live Like Bella Superhero 5K, Miami Marathon 2016, Miami running races, races in Miami, running races in Miami by Frankie Berti

Running Races in Miami 2016

Top Running Races in Miami In honor of the Equipaws Motto “Fit, Happy, Healthy” and the New Year we are kicking off the season sharing the top five running races in Miami. The wonderful thing about Miami is you walk out to paradise everyday of the year and have no excuse not to get outside and get moving. Although our furry friends can’t join us on the race day, they can always encourage and help […]

January 18, 2016Blog, Dog Exercise, Dog Friendly Miami, Dog Walking, Home-page, News, Pet Fitness Tips, Pet Resources, Uncategorized Dog runners Miami, dog runs, Pet sitters Miami, running dog Miami, running in Miami, running with your dog, tips for running with dogs by Frankie Berti

Running in Miami with Your Four-Legged Friend

Running in Miami with Your Four-Legged Friend Thinking of making your pup a your partner while running in Miami? Our city is the perfect place to start with beautiful trails that are pet- and pedestrian- friendly. Your pet can be a running partner who goes out rain or shine and will never cancel on your running date- imagine that! In addition, this gives you a chance to bond with your best furry friend, plus keep […]

January 11, 2016Blog, Canine Behavior, Cats, Gifts for Pets, Home-page, News, Pet Resources, Uncategorized cat sitter Miami, Dog walker Miami, dog weight loss Miami, foster a dog Miami, New Year's resolutions, pet new year's resolutions by Frankie Berti

Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet

Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet New Year, new you, new routine! The New Year is a chance for a fresh perspective to better ourselves and our future, but you aren’t the only one in the household who could use a change for the better with fresh New Year’s resolutions. Our pet’s routine, health and overall character deserve a chance at improvement too. Here are ten ways to enhance your pet’s well being […]

January 7, 2016Blog, Gratitude, Home-page, News, Uncategorized best of 2015, dog walkers Miami, life calling, Pet sitters Miami, Throwback Thursday Miami by Frankie Berti

Equipaws Best of 2015

Equipaws Best of 2015! Happy new year to all of our friends and family! The first week of the new year is almost over, and we can’t help but reminisce and feel grateful about all of the supportive, fun, and loving friends we kept and made in 2015. As pet sitters, we become part of our clients’ families, are welcomed into their homes, and given the gift of caring for their pets like our own. […]

January 3, 2016Blog, Cats, Home-page, News animal cruelty, animal vaccines Miami, Miami animal laws, Miami breeding laws, Miami tether laws, Miami-Dade Animal Laws by Frankie Berti2 Comments

Miami-Dade Animal Laws for Dog Lovers

Do You Know the Law? “Scoop the poop! It’s the Law!” People say it all the time, but so many dog owners in Miami simply ignore it. Did you know there is an entire chapter in the Miami-Dade Code of Ordinances dedicated to pets? Caring for a pet is time consuming and requires more than feeding and playing. Dogs must be vaccinated, given heartworm pills, and taken for nice walks, socialized, and fed good food- […]

Miami’s Best Holiday Gift Guide for Pets: Include your dogs and cats in the holiday fun this year! We’ve asked our dog walkers and cat sitters to contribute their ideas of a perfect holiday present for your dogs and cats this holiday. There are many options online, of course, but we’re partial to supporting fellow local, small businesses making it happen in Miami. Miami has plenty of great companies ready to supply the perfect gift […]

11th Annual Vets Fore Pets Golf Tournament Imagine a Miami with no more stray dogs and cats starving on its streets, exposed to being run over by cars and or wasting away from preventable diseases. Imagine no more animals dying at Miami-Dade Animal Services due to lack of homes or owner responsibility, or to overpopulation. Thanks to organizations like the South Florida Veterinary Foundation (SFVF), a non-profit actively promoting responsible pet ownership while offering free […]

November 2, 2015Blog, Home-page, Miami Pet Events, News, Pet Friendly Brickell, Pet Resources, Pet Sitter's POV dog adventures Miami, dog friendly Miami, Dog friendly restaurants, dog friendly restaurants Miami, dog spa Miami, Dog vacay Miami, pet friendly Miami by Frankie Berti2 Comments

5 Miami Must-Do’s with Your Dog!

The top five pet-friendly adventures to partake in with your dog in Miami! Miami is a thriving city with any and every kind of attraction you can imagine; the arts, restaurants, entertainment, outdoor activities, and more. But what about for the dog lovers out there? You can’t always leave your hound at home while you have all the fun! Pet sitter Meghan stepped up to help our canine buddies enjoy the Miami scene along with their […]

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Wordless Wednesday #1

Wordless Wednesday: Rosita! Equipaws Pet Services

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