Dangers of over exercising your puppy or young dog
The cooler weather is among us in Newburyport! The fall is the best time of the year for many of us residing in New England, with the cooler weather, the crisp and clean smelling air and endless amount of fall activities to do with our families. No wonder we’re so...
How to manage the tick season naturally
Massachusetts works in really funny ways! By funny, I mean the weather patterns can be temperamental. For instance, the winter of 2020 and 2021 was mild in comparison to typical New England winters. Yes, it’s definitely nice to keep the shoveling and frozen finger...
Benefits of In-Home Dog Sitting
Springtime is in full force and Massachusetts residents are on the go! This time of year has several major travel holidays and holiday weekends: Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Independence Day and Labor Day, just to name a few. This begs the question for most dog owners:...
How to Housetrain Your New Puppy in Massachusetts
Spring is officially in the air in Massachusetts! With the blossoming tulips and crocus’ popping up, more puppies are born during this time of year also. Spring time is a great time of year to add a new fur addition to your family: warmer weather means more walks...
Cold-Weather Considerations for our Pups
Our first big winter storm of the season has come and gone, so we wanted to take a moment to talk about some cold-weather considerations to keep our pups happy and healthy as we navigate the harsh upcoming months! Follow along to read about our top 3 topics that will...
Let Them Sniff Around Massachusetts
Your dog’s nose is an incredible tool. Just as we heavily rely on our eyes to interpret the world around us, they rely on their noses. Using their noses, they gather information about the past, present and the future to form a complex picture of their surroundings. ...
A Howl-i-day Gift Giving Guide
Hello DGGT friends! This week we are giving you a rundown of a gift-giving gift guide of 5 fun gift ideas to get your pup this holiday season in Massachusetts, that go beyond the cute new stuffed squeaky toy! Flirt pole A flirt pole is like a doggy version of...
How Dog Walkers are Supporting Work From Home Pawrents
This year, as our lives were all affected in different ways due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many of our workdays began to look different as well. While offices transitioned to have their employees work from home, living room Zoom meetings and kitchen conference calls...
Protect the Turkey! – Putting an End to Counter Surfing this Thanksgiving in Massachusetts!
Good morning DGGT family! We are back with another installment of behaviors to train for a happy and stress-free holiday season! Today we are going to talk about counter surfing because the last thing anyone needs to see is their thanksgiving turkey go flying off...
Begin Training this Behavior Now for a Happy Holiday Season in Massachusetts
Hey DGGT family! As the end of the year is fast approaching, that means some major holidays including Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner in Saugus, Massachusetts. This can be a really exciting time for dogs and humans! From the hustle and bustle...
How to prepare your pup for post – quarantine in Saugus
This year in Saugus has brought on many changes in the way we live, and these changes have not gone unnoticed by our beloved pets. Since the start of quarantine back at the end of March, when it seemed like the world came to a stop, dogs all over the world experienced...
Help your pup have a “fear free” Halloween this year around Massachusetts
Hello to my DGGT family! This week we are talking about how to help your pets have a fear-free Halloween around Massachusetts! While cities and towns continue to announce individual plans and guidelines to keep everyone safe and healthy, trick-or-treating is still a...
Paw-sitive dog adventures around Massachusetts!
We are already fast approaching the end of October in Massachusetts, and that means that fall activities are in full swing! Instead of leaving your pup at home this weekend, we have dug up 3 dog friendly farms you and your canine companion can enjoy together! Jump to...
Is a Catio Worth the Investment?
Is a Catio Worth the Investment? COVID-19 has disrupted lives all across America. As more people begin to take the viral spread seriously and batten down the hatches, outdoor cats have now had their play space limited to just the home. When cats dislike their humans’...
How To Entertain Yourself and Your Pets During a COVID-19 Quarantine
In early March, we published an article on whether or not your pets can become infected with COVID-19. Just a few days ago, the World Health Organization reconfirmed this and dogs who were held in quarantine have been released. Since the publishing of that article,...
How To Dog Proof Your Yard
Spring is coming! Sure; it may take a longer time to show its full colors in Massachusetts than most of America, but it will get here. When it does, you and your pup will probably gear up to spend more time outdoors. Another way to let Fido get out more often is to...
Can My Pet Get Infected With COVID-19?
A few days ago, the Hong Kong government announced that the pets of people infected with the coronavirus must be quarantined as well as their owners. This may come as a surprise to those who might not at first realize that humans can infect pets with contagious...
How Long Can You Safely Leave Your Dog Alone At Home For?
People who spend a lot of time away from home tend to opt for cats. While some cats are actually quite needy and dislike their humans being away for too long, most handle the separation just fine. Dogs, on the other hand, generally do not do well with being left...