Paws Up Blog

Are you a fan of the world's favorite hot dog? The iconic "weiner dog" has been around for over 300 years, and is known for their hunting skills. Bred to hunt badgers, they have a high prey drive and love to go down tunnels. 

This snuffle toy is an ideal way to introduce your small dog to enrichment toys and help them gain confidence in engaging in instinctual play.

I get a lot of questions about the size of dog treats and what kind of dog treats are best for your tiny dog. There will be another post coming soon about finding safe treats so stay tuned and watch out for that! One of our biggest concerns with small dogs is weight gain. Obesity is a leading epidemic in dogs, and small dogs are no exception. They tend to be overfed (because they are just so darn cute!) and those extra pounds shorten their lifespans and increase the pressure on their already small and fragile bones/joints. In terms of...

You've found an amazing petsitter and now they'll be staying with your pet for a few days or even a few weeks. You met with them and showed them the food and harnesses, so you are all good, right? Not so fast. Leaving explicit instructions for your petsitter is absolutely essential for your pet. Do not expect that they will remember any detail- they likely have a lot of pets that they care for, and your pet's needs and wants are important- so make it very clear. Also, label everything! Feeding instructions, including where the food is kept, how much...

Summer vacation is quickly approaching, and you have a great trip planned... but what to do with your precious dogs? Finding a quality petsitter can be an arduous task.  When I first started looking, i was overwhelmed and dubious about using a service like Rover because I have heard so many horror stories, like a friend of a friend who had their dog held for ransom by a Rover sitter.  Ask Your Friends and Use Social Networks like NextDoor and Facebook Word of mouth is absolutely the best way to find a good petsitter. Social proof, in the form of...

The magical "little lion dog" dates back over 1000 years to Tibet, but their earliest known predecessors began around 10,000  years ago in the Gobi Desert