How Often Should My Dog be Groomed?

How Often Should My Dog be Groomed?

The question most often asked of dog groomers is, “How often should my dog be groomed?” The answer depends entirely on your pet.  The breed, length of hair, coat-texture and environment all impact the frequency required.  Other contributing factors...
A Dog’s Wholehearted Invitation—Will You RSVP?

A Dog’s Wholehearted Invitation—Will You RSVP?

  Dogs are beautifully honest. They don’t hide their opinions, intentions, fears or joy. They simply wish to communicate, to be heard and to listen, to love and be loved, and to enjoy life with good company. When given the tools to trust and succeed, they live...
Our Top Favorite Pet-Related Items

Our Top Favorite Pet-Related Items

  Any day is a PURRfect day to enrich your pet parent life or the life of your fur baby. In addition, the holidays will soon arrive. Let Top Dog Pet Sitters help you with holiday shopping for your pet (and yourself)! We used our 30+ years of pet care experience...
5 Dog-Safe Plants that Naturally Repel Mosquitoes

5 Dog-Safe Plants that Naturally Repel Mosquitoes

During the warmer months, mosquitoes become an extreme annoyance for people everywhere. As a dog owner, it’s important to find safe and natural ways to repel mosquitoes. While chemicals are a quick and effective way to deal with pests, they are not safe to use in...
World Pet Memorial Day — Teeters, Jessie, Tanner

World Pet Memorial Day — Teeters, Jessie, Tanner

  Today is World Pet Memorial Day. Such a bittersweet day.  My heart was stolen in September 1990. Here’s the back story: Unbeknownst to me, my parents decided to add a canine to our family. “Teeters” and I got off on a rocky start. The first time I saw...
Seven Ways to Break Up a Dog Fight

Seven Ways to Break Up a Dog Fight

It is a spectacular Spring day in our community of McKinney, TX. High temps in the upper 70’s. After DAYS of rain, the clear blue sky is a welcome sight. TDPS Team Member Janet is looking forward to her walk with Fournette, a black Lab mix, named for Leonard...