Dog Walking Maidstone

Dog Day Care in Maidstone

Dog Day Care Maidstone At Poppy and Pals we have been offering dog day care in Maidstone for a few years but due to it’s popularity we have decided to make it an exclusive service. Is your dog suitable? Does your dog love playing? Is your dog physically fit? Does your dog have a good recall?  …

Feer Free Dog Walking

Fear Free Dog Walking

Fear Free Dog Walking in Maidstone We now have a recognised Fear Free certified professional on staff but what does that knowledge mean for your dog? Developed by Veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker the methods learnt help to reduce anxiety triggers in pets during veterinary and car trips.  But how will this knowledge help us improve…

Dog Groomer Maidstone

What should I expect from my professional dog groomer?

Knowledge A bit like dog walking, the industry of professional dog groomers can be hard to navigate.  Anyone can grab some scissors and a set of clippers and announce themselves as a ‘professional dog groomer’.  It’s easy, right?  But what you think you want for your pet may not be what is best for him…

Dog Walker Maidstone

5 Things We Do On Puppy Visits

  Owning a puppy can be a daunting task.  Let Poppy and Pals Pet Care take some of the burden from you. Lets check 5 things we do on puppy visits 1) Help toilet train your puppy. A puppy needs lots of opportunities to empty it’s bladder and bowels.  Even if you use pee pads you will…

Dogs and Firework Safety Maidstone

Dogs and firework safety Dogs and fireworks don’t always have a natural affinity and if you own a noise sensitive or anxious dog I am sure you dread the lead up until Christmas just as much as we do.  Having owned dogs whose noise sensitivity seemed to get worse every year we didn’t realise just how much…

Why Pets Are The One Thing You Can’t Do Without

 Why Pets Are The One Thing You Can’t Do Without No matter how friendly your home is it just isn’t a home until you have a pet. Pets can give you unconditional love, provide amusement and help your family bond. That is why your place just isn’t the same without a pet. Read on to…

Essential Nutrients For Your Dog’s Diet

I’m sure you will be taking care about the type of food that you eat on a regular basis. But are you giving any thought to the food that you are feeding your dog? Just like us, dogs need different vitamins and minerals in order to live healthily. Not sure which important nutrients your dog…

Jobs with Dogs

  Are you an animal lover? Do you want to turn your passion into a career? Are you highly motivated? Do you have great attention to detail and communication skills? Are you organised and professional? Position available: Dog Walker Day Walker Applicant Must Have/Be: Available from 11am to 2pm Live in the Maidstone area Flexibility according to our…

Pet Care Services Available in Maidstone

Pet Care Services Available in Maidstone Owning a pet should be an enjoyment not a chore but fitting pet care in to a busy modern lifestyle can be hard. So what are your options? Daily dog care (set days) – Suitable for commuters, shift workers and the disabled.  Available Monday to Friday. Available in Maidstone…

5 Top Tips To Keep Your Dog Fit and Healthy

Just like humans, dogs need a little TLC. If you have a dog, it’s essential to take steps to keep your best buddy fit and healthy. Here are five top tips to take on board to reduce the risk of illness and keep your pooch looking and feeling great. 1. Diet Your dog’s diet is…

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The benefits of exercise on your dogs health

What are the benefits of exercise to dogs? We all know exercise is important to our health but do we really know how beneficial it is to our canine companion? The NHS guidelines suggest 20 minutes vigorous exercise per week to significantly reduce the risk of premature death in a human.  Yeah, I know, that doesn’t seem…

Great Tips For A Dog Friendly Garden

It’s great that you can open your home to a dog or even two! After all, a dog is a full member of your family. It will be down to you to make sure that your dog is comfortable, happy, well fed and exercised. But there are times when a dog is simply going to…

Making Your Home A Home For Your Dog Too

So you’re bringing a new friend home. That’s always fantastic news. Perhaps you’re new to the whole experience and don’t want to make a huge mistake, or it’s just been awhile since you’ve had a new dog. Whatever your situation is, these tips are you going to help you sort things out. With these tips…

Hidden Costs Of Welcoming A Dog Into Your Home

Every year, people accept dogs into their homes. And every year, animal protection agencies find puppies and dogs abandoned. We’re warned that dogs aren’t just for Christmas, but it seems that people still aren’t taking note of this. It seems that one of the reasons dogs are often abandoned is the cost of keeping a pet.…

Overnight Sitting in Maidstone

What really happens during overnight sitting… We have all read ‘those’ stories in the paper… babysitter, carer, dog walker caught stealing from their client.  So let’s discuss what actually happens when I (yes I because unless in certain circumstances you will always get Mazzie, boss at Poppy and Pals) turn up to start overnights. 1)…

Overnight Stays – The Low Down

So you have decided you don’t want to put your pooch in kennels… so you’re keen on overnight stays, but how does it work? 1) Let us know the dates you require and we will let you know if we are available.  Due to the nature of them, we have very limited spaces. 2) Book…