Here are our tips on what to look for in a dog walker: Make sure they have training in body language or dog behaviour. Walking ‘a’ dog or owning your own dog is good but it isn’t enough to be able to safely walk dogs, as a professional business. Ask them what they would do in the case…
Which pet care organisations should your dog walker be part of? Deciding which dog walkers hand you should leave your fur kids health and happiness in can be a minefield. So those who stand out with high standards will undoubtedly catch your interest. We are all working harder due to the changing economy and as…
5 Tips For Keeping Your Pets Healthy This Spring Spring has sprung and for our pets this means lots more time spent playing and exploring in the great outdoors. Of course, you want to see your pets enjoying themselves during the warmer seasons. However, it is important to be aware that more activity and outdoor…
What to do if you meet a strange dog? Recently I had an unfortunate exchange with some members of the public whilst out with a buddy group. Sadly occasionally someone takes exception at having to share an open space with dogs. I won’t go into detail apart from to say manners go a long way…
How do you ‘sit’ a chicken? No really, is there a chicken sitter in Maidstone? You can stop laughing now, if you’re a chicken keeper it’s a serious question 😉 Do you give up your holiday for want of a chicken sitter Maidstone? Do you spend hours searching for a chicken boarder? They are out…
Cat Sitting Maidstone Felines are friends too! Some people seem to have the preconception that cat ownership is easy. I mean throw them some food, change their water and install a cat flap, sorted! Right? Well yup, some cats are easy to own but they all just like us have their own quirks and ideas…
Happy Owners! Our business is Happy Pets and Happy Owners As pet owners ourselves we strive to provide the kind of service that leaves pets happy and gives owners peace of mind. You can read more about what our clients have to say on our reviews page! “Mazzie offers a fab service, and my cats…
Group Dog Walking in Maidstone! Short of time? Coming home to destruction? Have an injury? NO PROBLEM At Poppy and Pals, we carefully evaluate all dogs before inviting them to join our group walks. If your dog isn’t suited to one of our walks now we will help build confidence with a smaller group of…
How do you decide which suits you and your pets situation? Overnight pet care vs holiday visits – Maidstone…. Included in our Overnight Pet Care package – Maidstone… * Your home is taken care of as if it was our own. Bins brought in, plants watered, light house cleaning, lights turned on and off, etc.…
After ‘do you have space?’ and ‘how much do you cost?’, our most often asked FAQ is ‘where do you walk?’. So, where do we walk? Our answer: we walk all over. Today (Sat 14th June) we have walked in a nature reserve in Allington, Dove Hill Wood and Kiln Wood in Penenden Heath, Barming Orchards…
We all know dogs need exercise. But just what type do they need? Here we talk about how to exercise your dog. 80% of the training issues I have seen in my career can be improved with extra or more suitable forms of exercise. It is a lovely ideal, that after your roast on a…
Do you own a caged, vived, hutched, cooped or another small animal? What do you do with them when you go away? If you are away for only a few days you can stock them with food and an extra water bottle, hope for the best and hope nothing goes wrong? But what if you…
How reliable are we? It’s a question we get asked often, so this is our answer… Do you know how much kenneling costs for 5 dogs? WE DO. Which is why we rarely go on holiday, and if we do we give our clients as much notice as possible (usually 3 months as that’s how…
Did you know that your cat has an incredible sense of smell? Cats have scent glands along their tails, on their heads, faces, chin and their paws and they use these to mark your home as their own. Every time your kitty rubs himself on your sofa or up your leg he is if you…
Who is looking after your furbaby? How to pick the right pet service… Over our years of pet care, we have seen many ‘companies’ come and go and this year has been no different. However what we have noticed is a worrying trend in quick buck companies. What we mean by this is those who…
Five things you need to know about us at Poppy and Pals, your local Maidstone pet care provider: 1. Yes, this is our full-time job. It is amazing how many people don’t believe you can make a reasonable living out of pet care. You can, but when you offer such tailor-made services as Poppy and…
Does my tortoise need a bath? Your local Maidstone Pet Sitter investigates. And yes we know that’s a question we bet you never thought you would hear. We have a real love for exotic pets at Poppy and Pals and have taken the effort to learn as much as possible about many species care…
Rolling in poop. The majority of dog owners will know that feeling of dread as their dog stops, takes a deep sniff and then almost in slow motion puts one shoulder on the ground, followed by another and then for full furry mushy poop affect their whole bodies. And that smell of Eau de poop…
It can be a daunting task when you first decide you need a pet care provider, be that a dog walker or someone to feed your cat while you are away on holiday. But following these simple points will help you determine the right fit for your precious furry family member. Insurance This goes without…
New Year Resolutions aren’t just for humans you know. Ok so it is a little dark out still and you may not be able to stick to a hiking resolution or no slobbing on the sofa days when it is pouring with rain (especially the amount of rain we are having at the moment!) But…