THE PERFECT POOCH NYC’S ALL THINGS PET CARE BLOG

There’s a reason why they say there are dog people and cat people: cats and dogs are VERY different and caring for each requires different sets of skills. This is why hiring professional pet sitters with lots of experience is so important when traveling.

We get a lot of questions on the subject of pet care insurance and bonds and whether it is really necessary for a dog walker to carry this coverage. So here we break down what “Bonded and Insured” really means and why it’s SO IMPORTANT for a pet care company and/or dog walker to have these.

If you are lucky enough to share your life with a dog (or many, like us at The Perfect Pooch NYC!) you’ll probably be wanting to do something special with and for your fur-friends! Here are some of our favorite ideas…

New Yorkers come to expect a certain amount of neighborhood fireworks this time of year, and many of our pets are not fans of the commotion. If you think it seems worse this year, you’re right!

There are about 90 million dogs in U.S. households to date, with a multi-billion dollar industry to support them. Still, nearly a quarter of all shelter dogs are euthanized each year. These numbers have been declining however, due to the increasing popularity of adopting shelter animals! Since October is “Adopt a Shelter Dog Month”, here are 9 reasons why we think adopting a shelter dog is the way to go!

As sheltering in place, social distancing, and (for many of us) working from home has become our “new normal” for a while, it can take some getting used to. While our pups are likely loving having us home more, most of us have to work and can’t give our pets the all-day attention they want. Here are some tips and tricks to keep your pup occupied as we adapt to hunkering down for a while.

THE most common resolution we set for ourselves during the year is to exercise and get in shape. We all know why exercise is important - It makes us feel strong! It gets the endorphines in our body flowing, and it can go a long way to building a healthy mind and happier spirit! But maintaining the motivation to exercise regularly can be downright daunting and most people give up on this resolution after about a month or so (sooner for some of us lazy humans!). This is where an accountability partner can make all the difference. Whether they are 2 or 4 legged, furry or not, partners in physical fitness will help you keep to a schedule and have a great time getting in shape. Here are some great ways to keep active with your pet in the coming months!

If your goal is to eat healthier this year, here are some ways to include your fur-babies and simultaneously improve their eating habits as well!

It’s the season of rebirth and growth and the perfect time to reboot those New Year’s resolutions we’ve already given up on. The gyms on the Upper West and Upper East Sides have thinned out, the lines at the organic juice bars have shortened, and our attempt at “Kondo-ing” our lives has really just turned into shoving a bunch of our belongings into boxes and pushing those boxes under our beds for “further inspection.” Our hectic NYC lifestyle always has a way of creeping up on us and squashing our most ambitious New Year goals.

“I would never have a dog in New York City.” I hear these ten words about three times a week as I walk with my small group of furry customers. “How can people keep their dogs cooped up in tiny apartments all day?”