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Aware of Surroundings Dog walkers have to constantly be aware of their surroundings. While walking dogs, walkers need to be mindful of sharp objects their dog may step on, random plants or garbage the dog may eat, and other dogs. Yes, that’s right, other dogs. Why would a dog walker need to use precautions against other pups? Imagine walking your dog, and out of nowhere, a barking dog runs over to you. Is the dog-friendly? Does he just want to say, “Hi”? Is the off-leash dog lost or close-by neighbors? Your first instinct is to get between the loose dog and your dog. Maybe you try to walk or run away from the stray dog. You may even freeze up until the dog’s owner calls him or her back to their house. Is There A Leash Law In Gwinnett County? Once the other dog is gone, you wonder, “Isn’t there a law that dogs in Gwinnett County need to be leashed? Why wasn’t that dog in a fully-fenced in yard? Your Snellville dog walker is going to answer your dog-law questions for you!...

The Statistics Of Lost Pets Did you know that a family pet is lost every 2 seconds, only 1 in 10pets are found, and 10 million plus pets are lost each year? These statistics are sobering. It’s easy to understand why our shelters continue to be full of so many missing pets. Each day in my Facebook feed I see all the posts of lost dogs. I find this very troubling. Recently, on Nextdoor a pet was lost, and a few days later it was reported found. However, it was not a happy ending. It’s was comforting to know how loving we all are. So many people commented how sorry they were for their loss. When we lose a pet, it’s just as traumatic as losing a relative or friend, and sometimes even more so. How It Happens There are a variety of ways a dog becomes lost or missing. Theft of an unattended dog in your yard,  in your car, or outside of a store. Loud and sudden noises can frighten dogs to run, hide, jump or dig out of a fence. Getting separated ...

Like us, some dogs seem to be irresistibly drawn to chocolate. If Fido finds a stray candy bar or noses his way into the chocolate chips in the pantry, he can’t seem to help consuming as much of that chocolaty goodness as possible. However, unlike our chocolate binges, which might result in a guilt trip or a renewed dieting plan, a dog’s chocolate binges can end up in the pet ER. Dog Proofing and Protection We can do a lot to keep our pets from consuming chocolate. Dog-proof your kitchen by storing chocolate chips and other ingredients in sealed containers and keeping them on high shelves. Practice extra-awareness when you have chocolate treats out on the counters and tables. Something as simple as placing the brownies at the center of the table instead of on the edge can make a difference. Store the chocolate cake or other chocolate goods in the refrigerator instead of on the counter where they could be more accessible. Remind visitors that your pet should not have chocol...

Fish. You’ve seen them swimming around in their tank, playing hide-and-seek, flashing their fancy fins, and really just making you want to sit and contemplate the meaning of life as you watch their soothing, fluid movements. Fish really are quite fantastic! And we’re lucky that we get to peek in on their quiet underwater world. Here are some things you may know and some things that you didn’t about some of the most popular pet fish! Cheapest If you are shopping your local pet store, you’ll find that the cheapest fishy friend a person can buy is a basic goldfish. You can buy these guys for as little at 10 to 20 cents. But don’t be fooled by their price. Goldfish can become a priceless pet with their own unique personality. You’d also be surprised by their longevity. If properly cared for, goldfish can live for 10 or even 20 years. The oldest goldfish on record is 45-year-old Goldie. Other interesting facts about goldfish: A group of goldfish is called “a troub...