The Doggie Bowl
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16 Places in NYC Where You Can Take Instaworthy Pics of Your Dog (guaranteed lots of likes!)
All dog parents are guilty of taking way too many pictures of their furbabies (#itme) and I have no regrets! If you live in NYC and would like to take ’s photos to the next level, here are a few…
Boots for Dogs: Trendy or Practical?
Have you ever walked on hot pavement or snow barefoot? It hurts! Now imagine what it must be like for your dog when they go on walks. Dogs don’t have the option to slip on those comfy tennis shoes or…
An Unexpected Reason Your Dog May Experience Anxiety
Is displaying fearful or nervous behaviors? Are you unsure if something happened to cause your dog to behave in such a manner? Or maybe you’re thinking to yourself “why does my dog have bad anxiety?” Well, don’t worry. There are…
How to Best Dispose of Poop: The Scoop on Being a Good Pooper Scooper
For us city dwellers especially, discarding our dogs’ waste doesn’t inspire much thought; we take the doggy bag, pick it all up, and throw it in the nearest trash bin. However, the aspiring eco-conscious may be encouraged to think critically…
Dear Mary Puppins: My dog won’t stop pulling!
Jennifer Brand (aka Mary Puppins) is a dog trainer and founder of Jennifer’s Dogs in NYC. If you have something you want to ask Mary Puppins be sure to email us at woof@dogspotted.com!
A Day in the Life of an NYC Dog Walker
The life of a dog walker is rarely glamorous. Most days you can find me in my gym clothes, walking anything from three tiny Maltese pups to a giant Great Dane through the crowded streets of Manhattan. I’m probably sweaty,…
Trainer Edition: 8 Essential Items to Shop for Before Your Puppy Comes Home
I often am asked, “what should I do before my puppy arrives?” Setting up your puppy’s new home prior to their arrival provides them a space of their own. Creating boundaries and a puppy area is important as setting the…
Trainer Edition: 5 Types of Dog Leashes (Pros & Cons)
A dog leash is one of the unsung heroes in the world of dog products. When you buy a leash it’s quite unlikely that you tell your friends about this wonderful piece of equipment that can keep your dog safe…
Trainer Tips | Dog Collar Safety Tips (Which one should you get?)
The pet product market is a growing industry. Thanks to new research on the health benefits of having a pet, and the fact that the United States is seeing a huge rise in pet ownership, the pet product business is…
Dog Walker Spots | 5 Places to take the Pup in Manhattan
The Floof Club was founded in Stuyvesant Town (East Village of NY) in 2019 as a pet service focusing on dog walks, cat sitting, daycare, boarding, and portraits. It has since continued to expand to surrounding neighborhoods! Overnight boarding at…