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What Does a Pet Sitter Do?

I was having a drink with friends in beautiful South Miami last week and got to chatting with a nice couple sitting next to me at the bar. As these conversations go, they soon asked me about what I do for a living. When I told them “I’m a pet sitter,” they were full of questions: do I walk dogs, or do I bring the dogs to my home? How popular is pet sitting? People […]

August 26, 2020Pet Setting dog care, Dog food bowls, dog health care, dog health problems, dog sitter, Healthy dogs, Miami, Pet food bowls, Pet Sitter, Pet Sitting by Frankie Berti

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 […]

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. […]

Is Xylitol Deadly for Dogs?

Is Xylitol Lethal for Dogs? Be on the lookout for Xylitol in your kitchen and everyday items! Our pet sitters and dog walkers are on the lookout for items containing dangerous chemicals in our clients’ homes in order to keep their pets safe. Many pet parents are unaware that Xylitol, a sugar alcohol naturally found in various plants, berries, and fungi and used in common household items, is lethal to dogs and other animals. Originally, Xylitol […]

Coral Gables Plastic Bag Ban

Coral Gables Plastic Bag Ban Coral Gables has become the first city in Florida to pass a plastic bag ban! This ban means that merchants are not allowed to provide consumers with plastic bags to carry any purchased items. Customers will be responsible for their own reusable bags or shops will need to provide reusable bags for purchase or paper bags. Anyone caught giving out plastic bags in the Gables area, regardless of the businesses […]

How to Help Miami Wildlife

Wild About Wildlife: When to Lend a Helping Hand By: Samantha Arner Pets are generally curious creatures and as pet owners or dog walkers we are often left to witness where this curiosity leads them. Pets keep us on our toes and for many of us they are our direct connection with wildlife. A natural instinct for any wild animal should be to run and hide. However, what if you notice that the baby […]

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 […]

How Does BarkBox Work? Our Pet Sitter Reviews the Popular Gift.

Bark Box: The Perfect Gift for your Pooch! * Being an animal lover and long-time pet sitter, you see the bond and love created from owner to pet. These days pooches are receiving the full treatment: spa days, play dates, boutique treats and toys….endless amounts of colorful, creative, sensory-overloading toys! I see trunks, boxes and piles of toys in every household. This may seem like a simple question, but where do the toys come from? How do you […]

Flying with Your Dog: Tips for a Great Trip!

How to Fly with Your Dog in the United States Pre-Flight Pet Prep Congratulations, you’ve read our first blog post on flying with your dog and have now booked the perfect ticket! Your next step is to prep your pets mentally and emotionally for the flight, especially if it’s their airplane debut. First, take them to the vet at least 7-10 days before your departure date. Ensure that all of your pet’s immunizations and vaccinations […]

Thanks for Voting Us Best Pet Sitters in Miami!

Thank you for choosing Equipaws Pet Services as the best pet sitters in Miami! It’s an honor to win the Florida Villager’s Best of the Best Reader’s Choice Award in our category. We are humbled and honored that so many of you took the time to enter us in this contest. Because we take care of your family members, we know how busy you are, so this is doubly special for us. This accolade renews […]

Fostering dogs and cats is a great way to help save a sweet, deserving life, but can seem daunting for those who have never been through the journey. One of our pet sitting clients fosters Boxers, in addition to having a wonderful furry family (we pet sit for little Bianca, their beautiful white Boxer in the photo). The Vargas’s recently welcomed one of their foster dogs, Jeter, as a permanent member of their family. Elizabeth was […]

Why You Should Hire a Dog Walker in Miami

Does Your Dog Really Need Daily Walks? Call us biased as dog walkers, but yes! 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 […]

Celebrate Halloween with Your Pets Responsibly

Are you taking your dogs out for trick-or-treating? Read these safety tips before you dress them up! Halloween is finally upon us! We love dressing up, and we definitely encourage cute outfits for those dogs who love them (we have yet to meet a cat who does, but please send photos if your kitty indulges!). Halloween is not every pooch or kitty’s favorite holiday, though, and with reason. Guidelines for for keeping your pet safe and […]

Skype Your Pooch!

Skype Your Pets! Do you ever wonder what your pooch (or kitty!) gets up to while you’re not at home? Wonder no more! Whether you’d like to soothe your new puppy, check in on your pet post-surgery to make sure s/he is not scratching, solve a behavioral issue, or get an answer to a recurring conundrum, Skype can help you! This lovely infographic (below) we found on Pinterest can help you set up Skype to […]

How to Avoid Dog Bites: Tips on Prevention and Precautions

We encounter strange dogs daily while walking dogs around Miami, so we have a tip or two to prevent dog bites. It’s important to know that every dog can and will bite under certain circumstances. Sometimes the pet is in pain; sometimes they are possessive of toys… You can be prepared and prevent dog bites by following what we write about in this post. We hope it helps! Responsible pet ownership and education are the […]

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What Does a Pet Sitter Do?

A Shockingly Easy Way to Keep Your Pet Healthy

Miami Dog-Friendly Events in December

Is Xylitol Deadly for Dogs?

Coral Gables Plastic Bag Ban

How to Help Miami Wildlife

The dirty truth behind biodegradable poop bags

How Does BarkBox Work? Our Pet Sitter Reviews the Popular Gift.

Flying with Your Dog: Tips for a Great Trip!

Thanks for Voting Us Best Pet Sitters in Miami!

Fostering a Dog- Is it for You? A Q & A.

Why You Should Hire a Dog Walker in Miami

Celebrate Halloween with Your Pets Responsibly

Skype Your Pooch!

How to Avoid Dog Bites: Tips on Prevention and Precautions

Seeking amazing pet caregivers.

Professional Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Services In Miami

Miami

Professional Pet Sitting &
Dog Walking Services In Miami