2 Paws up Pet Sitting| Dog Walking and Dog Training Service

If we sound a little biased, we might be.  The truth is, hiring a Loganville Georiga dog walker can provide incredible benefits for your pet, as well as for you. If you have never given a thought to hiring a dog walker then here are the top 5 reason we believe hiring a dog walker is incredibly important:   Time  Every minute counts in our busy lives. Consistent lengthy walks are often difficult to fit into our schedules. Do you find this to be true for you too? We wake up extra early. We go home at lunch to walk the dog while we eat in the car to save time. We delay making dinner with the family because we have to walk the dog. With a regular dog walker, your dog still gets all the exercise and attention they deserve, while you get back your time. Everyone wins! Health   Just like us, our dogs need regular and consistent exercise to live a long healthy life. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 54% of dogs and cats in ...

Sometimes people wonder if they will get the same pet sitter or dog walker each time they go out of town, or the same dog walker every time they need their dog walked in Gwinnett County. At 2 Paws Up Inc, we strive to keep all of our sitters working as a team. This means that every sitter is trained and familiar with the policies and procedures of our company. Every sitter is able to do the job with the same level of care and attention to detail. Why We Use More than One Sitter Imagine if your boss said to you that, from now on, you have to work 7 days per week. Not only that, you have to work morning, noon, and night, and that sometimes you will have to spend the night at work as well. How would you feel about doing that job? Would it be something you would look forward to doing? In addition, as you went on working without much of a break, what would happen to the quality of your work? Even though we work with pets, the same reasoning applies to pet sitters and dog w...

Fall is a wonderful time of year for you and your pets. You can get outdoors to enjoy the beautiful changing leaves and crisp autumn air. The holidays are just on the horizon, and change seems to be ringing in the air. But with all the change of leaves and seasons, it’s important to remember that things are changing in your pet’s environment as well. Here are some good things to keep in mind as we move in to the fall season. Antifreeze: As more people winterize their cars, there will be a lot more antifreeze around. This chemical is toxic to animals if ingested. Unfortunately, antifreeze comes with a sweet aroma that tends to attract pets with inquisitive noses and tongues. Protect your pet by keeping antifreeze tightly sealed and wiped down. Clean up any spills, and do not dispose of antifreeze by pouring it outside in the yard, gutter, or street. Rodent poison: Rat and other rodent poison becomes a more common threat in the fall. As the weather turns colder, more c...

So we’ve been talking a lot about New Year’s goals and, in particular, the goal of getting fit. When you’re a dog owner, you have the added motivation to get fit with your pet so you can both stay happy and healthy. It’s also great to have a workout partner who is always ready to go on a good jog. While dogs will often run just for the joy of it, their human counterparts might need more incentive to lace up their shoes and hit the pavement. A great way to add focus and direction to your running regimen is to sign up for a race. The good news is there is a race to fit everyone, no matter what level runner you might be. Even better, there are races that welcome runners of both the two-legged and four-legged types. Here in Georgia there are plenty of races throughout the year to run with your dog. Below are some of the fun options in areas near you. These races specifically invite owners to bring along their canine companions as running partners. The wonderful thing about...

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...