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Pet-Friendly Weekend Getaways from Dallas
A weekend away with your dog sounds simple until you check the map. From Dallas, Waco is about an hour and a half by car. Fredericksburg is about four and a half hours and San Antonio about five, so they work best as a long weekend rather than a quick escape. This...
Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Plano, TX
DINING OUT WITH YOUR DOG IN PLANO Dogs are welcome on the patios of many Plano restaurants, which makes a meal out an easy way to include your dog. Trusted since 2001, VIP Pet Services provides in-home pet sitting and dog walking across the Dallas Metroplex, and we...
Austin Metro
Austin Pet Guide
Dog parks, dog-friendly patios and campgrounds in Greater Austin, plus official City resources.
Practical guides for every pet parent
Summer Travel with Your Pet
Bringing your pets on summer trips can be great, but you need to plan ahead and know the rules. Different places have different requirements for pets, including vaccinations, health certificates, and travel arrangements. To make traveling easier for your pet, get...
Keeping Your Indoor Cat Happy When You’re Away
Planning a getaway this summer? While you’re enjoying your vacation, it’s important to ensure your indoor cat remains happy and stress-free at home. Cats are creatures of habit, and changes in their environment or routine can cause anxiety. Here are...
Three Reasons to Meet with Your Pet Sitter in Advance
One essential step in planning to be away from your pets is meeting with your pet sitter before you finalize your plans. At VIP Pet Services, we understand that your pet is more than just an animal – they are a cherished member of your family. That’s why when...
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How to Have a Dog-Friendly Memorial Day Weekend in Dallas and Austin
Have you made your Memorial Day plans yet? Events this year may be a little different with the ongoing pandemic. Safety is always on the top of the priority list, VIP Pets is here to make sure you still have a dog-friendly Memorial Day in Dallas and Austin! It is...
How to Identify, Treat and Understand Pet Cancer in Your Texas Pets
May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that pet cancer affects one out of every four dogs in the U.S? This accounts for nearly 50 percent of all disease-related pet deaths each year. Cancer is the number one disease-related cause of death in dogs and cats,...
Mosquitoes and Heartworms and Why Prevention is So Important to Our Texas Pets
Heartworm infections are found anywhere mosquitos are common. In this blog, we hope to inform you about mosquitoes and heartworms and why prevention is so Important to our Texas pets. Heartworm disease is easy to prevent but difficult to treat. With most cases...
Training Your Dog: Factors That Can Make the Difference Between Success and Failure
Bringing a new dog of any age into your home can be a challenge to your patience, confidence, and housekeeping abilities. A new furry family member won’t know the rules of the household or how he should behave. It is up to you to teach your pup appropriate...
Angela Glahn
Any pet(s) you currently own or have owned in the past (all types!). I currently have four incredible rescue dogs: Penelope, Dexter, Alexi and Oona (they are always willing to teach me new things and helping me hone my training skills) along with 3 tropical fish...
Emily Tuttle
What made you decide to become a dog trainer? I have been training animals for 12 years and have loved every minute of it! My initial path to dog training occurred way back in 2009 when I was still in college. I wanted a part time job that allowed me to make...