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7 Essential Questions to Ask Before Getting a Puppy

If you’re considering getting a puppy, you shouldn’t rush into it. It’s a decision that needs careful thought; you need to ask yourself a few questions before going ahead with it. Here are 7 essential questions to ask before you invite a new family member into your life: Do I Have the Time to Dedicate…

Top 3 Puppy Training Books

Planning a new addition to your household?  You need to check out our Top 3 Puppy Training Books! All puppy training should be undertaken with a pinch of salt, a bucket load of patience and a skip full of humour!  Just like children all pups are different and so is each individual situation, the trick is…

Going Away This Summer? Dog Care Tips

Going away this summer? Now that it is the summer, you might be thinking about going away for a while. If you and your family are planning a trip, where is your dog going to stay? Sometimes people fail to see think about what they’re going to do with their pet when they go on…

Preparing For A New Dog: Review

When we were offered the opportunity to review Sainsbury’s Bank’s guide on preparing for a new dog, we were both surprised and a little flattered. We’ve decided to share this guide with our blog readers as it’s fab and extremely factual… Preparing for a new dog So let us investigate.  Are you ready to embrace the…

Four Things To Watch Out For When Owning A Dog

A Dog is a wonderful pet to own. It will bring your family closer together. It will get you out of the house for some needed exercise and fresh air. You will love coming home to that happy, wagging, tail. But if you are thinking about buying a dog for your family, there are some…

Buying your pup from a free ad? Do you know the facts?

6 Things To Think About Before You Buy A Puppy

It doesn’t take much, you know. Just a glance from a little pup’s expectant eyes can suck you right in, and before you know it, you have bought yourself a dog. But before you dive in head first, just stop and think. Here are 6 things to think about before you buy a puppy, to…

5 Reasons We DON’T Offer Dog Boarding

We get asked a lot whether we offer dog boarding. We don’t. Here are 5 reasons we don’t offer dog boarding: 1. Our own dogs.  I could cheat here and list all of our own doggies because when it comes down to it what sort of a pet professional would I be if my own little…

4 Must Know Training Tips For New Dog Owners

While puppies are cute to look at when you have one living in your home, your idea of them changes. While they look sweet on the outside, puppies cause havoc wherever they go until they are trained of course. Here are our four must know training tips for new dog owners. For many new puppy…

4 Must-Know Life Hacks For New Dog Owners

Everyone agrees that puppies are cute. Well, everyone except new puppy owners, that is. While adding a furry friend to your family can be incredibly rewarding, it is also a lot of hard work. Here are our 4 must-know life hacks for new dog owners: Many new dog owners describe having a new dog as…

Pet Insurance Is Essential: Here Are 3 Reasons Why

The first thing new dog owners are told is to get insurance for their puppy, in fact, pet insurance is essential. It’s something that all veteran dog owners swear by, but why is it necessary? When you have just brought home a happy, healthy puppy, it’s hard to imagine why you would ever need pet…

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Dog Walking Tips For Summer

Summer is one of the most enjoyable seasons for walking your dog. That’s why many dog owners walk their dogs more regularly and for longer at this time. While this is a good thing, obviously, it’s important to be aware that the combination of warmer weather and spending more time outside raises a number of…

Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Could Feed Your Dog

Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Could Feed Your Dog Feeding your dog the right amount for its size is very important if you want a healthy canine. However, many people don’t realise the sheer amount of things their dogs can actually eat! Think you must stick with commercial dog food? Wrong! Here are some…

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What to look for in a dog walker

Here are our tips on what to look for in a dog walker: Make sure they have training in body language or dog behaviour. Walking ‘a’ dog or owning your own dog is good but it isn’t enough to be able to safely walk dogs, as a professional business. Ask them what they would do in the case…

5 Tips For Keeping Your Pets Healthy This Spring

5 Tips For Keeping Your Pets Healthy This Spring Spring has sprung and for our pets this means lots more time spent playing and exploring in the great outdoors. Of course, you want to see your pets enjoying themselves during the warmer seasons. However, it is important to be aware that more activity and outdoor…

What to do if you meet a strange dog?

What to do if you meet a strange dog? Recently I had an unfortunate exchange with some members of the public whilst out with a buddy group. Sadly occasionally someone takes exception at having to share an open space with dogs. I won’t go into detail apart from to say manners go a long way…

Chicken sitting Maidstone

Chicken sitter, Maidstone

How do you ‘sit’ a chicken? No really, is there a chicken sitter in Maidstone? You can stop laughing now, if you’re a chicken keeper it’s a serious question 😉 Do you give up your holiday for want of a chicken sitter Maidstone? Do you spend hours searching for a chicken boarder? They are out…

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Cat Sitting Maidstone – Felines are Friends

Cat Sitting Maidstone Felines are friends too! Some people seem to have the preconception that cat ownership is easy.  I mean throw them some food, change their water and install a cat flap, sorted!  Right? Well yup, some cats are easy to own but they all just like us have their own quirks and ideas…

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Happy Owners

Happy Owners! Our business is Happy Pets and Happy Owners As pet owners ourselves we strive to provide the kind of service that leaves pets happy and gives owners peace of mind.  You can read more about what our clients have to say on our reviews page! “Mazzie offers a fab service, and my cats…