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.

8 Ways to Make Sure Your Home is Dog-Friendly

Are you bringing home a foster dog, a new puppy, or just having a friend’s dog visit? Before your new four-legged friend arrives, it is a good idea to make sure your home is safe for them. Dogs are more motivated to get into trouble than you might think. Here’s how to make sure your [...]

By MarinPetWaste|2021-07-27T11:14:17+00:00August 10th, 2021|Categories: Dog Health, Dog Ownership|

How to Keep Your Senior Dog from Being Bored

It makes sense that your older pupper might be a bit bored. He or she has seen it all before, from your local walking paths to their favorite toy brands. Plus, older dogs may not be able to engage in the activities that once engaged their brain, including fetch and walks, at least not for [...]

By MarinPetWaste|2021-07-09T15:18:40+00:00July 9th, 2021|Categories: Dog Ownership, Dogs & Seniors|

4 Tricks for Taking Better Photos of Your Dog

Who doesn’t want to capture the essence of their dog in a few treasured photos? Unfortunately, dogs don’t understand how to pose for the camera, so getting that perfect shot isn’t always easy. Getting someone else, especially a professional pet photographer, to handle the camera is a good first step, but what else should you [...]

By MarinPetWaste|2021-11-29T21:56:02+00:00June 22nd, 2021|Categories: Dog Ownership|

11 Must-Have Apps for Dog Owners

Apps have improved many aspects of our lives, and pet ownership is definitely one of them. We are blessed to have so many smart and often fun digital tools to make dog ownership a little easier right on our smartphones. New apps are coming out all of the time that can help make pet ownership [...]

By MarinPetWaste|2021-05-20T11:41:27+00:00May 20th, 2021|Categories: Dog Ownership|

8 Tips for Training a Difficult Dog

If you have a difficult dog, you may just need a new training technique. Here are tips to help you train a difficult dog. Share this Image On Your SitePlease include attribution to Marin & Sonoma Pet Waste Removal with this graphic. 1. Don’t Repeat Commands If your dog does not obey, walk away from [...]

By MarinPetWaste|2021-02-15T13:04:00+00:00February 15th, 2021|Categories: Dog Ownership|

The #PreventDogBites Campaign to Protect Mail Carriers

Nationwide, 6,244 postal workers are bit by dogs annually. Last year, 47 were bitten in San Diego alone. To help combat it, the Postal Service has started a campaign called #PreventDogBites to help raise awareness about strategies dog owners can use to help protect postal workers. At Marin Pet Waste Removal, we also walk onto [...]

By MarinPetWaste|2021-02-01T21:40:24+00:00February 1st, 2021|Categories: Dog Ownership|

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