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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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Rally Around for Some Fun with Your Dog – It’s Rally-O Time!
Would you like to have some fun and get some great exercise with your favorite dog in a fun, supportive environment? How about building trust and teamwork while also improving your dog’s focus? Well then, you might want to check out the sport of Rally...
Retractable Dog Leashes – Losing the Connection
There is a joke in the dog training world: What can you get two dog trainers to agree on? What the third one is doing wrong. That being said, you would be hard pressed to find a dog trainer that would recommend using a retractable leash as a training tool. I know,...
Tips for Camping with your Pet This Summer
Camping vacations can be such of the most rewarding vacations for family travel, and, of course, for many pet parents, “family” also includes pets. If you choose to take your dog or cat along on a camping trip, you’ll want to prepare early and make particular...
5 Great Places to Buy Wedding Outfits for Dogs
Pup fashionistas unite! Now that you’ve made the decision to include your dog in your wedding, the next question is what is he or she going to wear?? Regardless of your pet’s role in your wedding, you will likely go beyond just the groomer donned bows and...
Get Your Pal Ready, Take Your Dog to Work Day is June 22
Let’s face it, sometimes we hate leaving for work in the morning. This is especially true when you have a furry four-legged companion staring up at you with those sweet puppy dog eyes. Well, our canine friends hate when we leave them too, some definitely more...
Great Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day with Your Pet
Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 19. And whether you have (human) children or not – there’s still reason to celebrate! You’re a proud pet parent! While your dog, cat, snake or parakeet may not be able to head out to the store to pick up a...