Dog Ownership

Owning a dog can introduce a lot of fun and excitement into your life, but it is also a serious commitment that will require time, patience, and effort. Getting a dog is a big decision, and you should take the time to consider if you’re in the right place to be a loving and attentive pet owner. Beyond meeting the basic needs of your dog, you should also be aware of the best practices that come with dog ownership.

We explore a range of questions that come with owning a dog in our articles, and if you ever need someone to take care of the messier parts, get in touch with our team of professional pooper scoopers today. We are fully equipped to remove pet waste from residential properties, HOAs, and public parks in cities like Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, and more.

Does Dog Poop Attract Rodents?

Dogs can be a wonderful addition to any family, but they can also come with a few annoyances and cause some problems around your home. For example, dogs need to go outside to poop, and this poop can potentially cause a lot of issues with the quality of your lawn, and the health of nearby [...]

By MarinPetWaste|2022-09-09T13:45:32+00:00September 9th, 2022|Categories: Dog Health, Dog Ownership|

Why is My Dog Acting Scared for No Reason?

When your dog is distressed, he or she can’t tell you why. Often though, we can interpret why our dog is scared because there is an obvious trigger, like a thunderstorm or another dog. But, what if you can’t tell why your dog is scared, and it seems like suddenly they have developed fears, for [...]

By MarinPetWaste|2022-06-21T08:17:51+00:00June 21st, 2022|Categories: Dog Health, Dog Ownership|

Why Did My Dog Start Pooping In His Crate?

Crate training your dog is a great way to help him adjust to a wide range of situations. Crate training not only keeps your dog safe when you are away from home or sleeping in another room, but it can also provide him with his own space to go when he wants to relax. Your [...]

By MarinPetWaste|2022-09-09T22:51:17+00:00June 14th, 2022|Categories: Dog Ownership|

How Do You Comfort a Senior Dog?

As dogs age, they slow down. They develop some of the health concerns that aged humans do but, unlike humans, can’t advocate for their own comfort. Caring pet owners may be at a loss for exactly what kind of comfort they can provide their dog. But these suggestions can help you tailor your dog’s environment [...]

By MarinPetWaste|2022-05-11T18:34:21+00:00May 11th, 2022|Categories: Dog Health, Dog Ownership|

How to Keep Your Dog Out of the Litter Box

Dogs can be very loving members of the family, but can also have some very bad habits now and then. They may howl or bark too much, they might chew on furniture or your favorite shoes, and may enjoy tipping over trash cans. But when you have a dog that gets into your cat litter [...]

By MarinPetWaste|2022-05-04T11:09:32+00:00May 4th, 2022|Categories: Dog Ownership|

Top 5 Tips on Choosing a Pet Bed

Nothing beats curling up in a comfortable, warm bed on a chilly winter night. I'm sure your pets agree. Animal buddies spend substantially more time resting than humans. They require comfortable, supportive bedding (up to 20 hours a day for cats). Your pet's age, size, coat thickness, and desire for more or less cushioning play [...]

By MarinPetWaste|2022-04-20T13:53:33+00:00April 20th, 2022|Categories: Dog Ownership|

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