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How To Take A Road Trip With Your Dog It’s finally summertime and that means that for some of you, a road trip is right around the corner. One of the reasons that you might be taking a road trip is because you want to take your dog on vacation with you! We here at Sparky Steps totally understand that. Why wouldn’t you want to enjoy a new experience with your best furry friend? However, as you’re taking a road trip, it is important to keep your dog as safe and as comfortable as possible so they’re enjoying the vacation...

Caring for Canine Teeth at Home Here at Sparky Steps, our dedicated dog walkers keep your canine companion safe and secure outdoors. And it’s a good thing, because “outdoors” is certainly a fascinating place for furry friends! We all know that dogs – spurred on by their superior sense of smell – often enjoy exploring through taste and texture. Most owners have caught their inquisitive pooch chewing sticks or nibbling grass, at least once or twice. So consider, for a moment, the condition of your canine’s teeth. Chomping on various objects – in addition to daily kibble, canned food, or...

Harness the Power to Take Your Dogs on a Group Walk Sometimes walking Chester isn't an easy task: he's sniffing at every blade of grass, he's tugging, he's pulling you toward fellow walkers, he's trying to chase squirrels...he's just really being a challenge! Now try walking three or four Chesters. Believe it or not, it's not impossible--if you do it right, you can successfully walk several dogs at once. The right gear, training and overall know-how are needed to pull it off. Let's find out how it's done!   Starting Out Getting your dogs together, putting on their harnesses and...

Seven Ways to Keep Your Dog Cool this Summer Summer is finally here Chicago! Bring on the pool days, cold treats, and time spent outdoors. As we are getting hit with the summer heat, it is important to remember that our dogs cannot swap out their fur coats for summer attire. Dogs can easily overheat and become in serious danger if they are left in the heat for too long. Make sure you know the signs and symptoms of an overheated dog and take further precautions to avoid injury. Here are seven ways to keep your dog cool this summer:...

7 Significant Reasons to Hire a Professional Cat Sitter If you are one of the 57.81 million people who have a cat in their household, then you know the pure joy of having a feline companion.<1> And if you are also one of the 62 percent of Americans who traveled or took a vacation away from home in the past year, you also know the angst of leaving your precious tabby behind.<2> Sure, you could box up your cat and drag them to an unfamiliar boarding location, but we all know that these fun furry pets can be finicky. The...