#AdoptOrShop
#AdoptDontShop You’ve seen that hashtag floating around, right? While I’m a huge advocate for adoption, there can be more factors to consider. There should be no shame in adopting from a reputable breeder when appropriate! While reputable breeders do exist, they can...
Essential Oils and your Pet: Good vs. Bad
Essential oils are extracted from plants and the quality of the oil is impacted by several conditions such as, the sunlight, altitude, and even how much water a plant receives. Essential oils are an amazing natural alternative in pet care products, yet they are...
Put That Leash Down! The Dangers of Retractable Leashes
What’s that I said? You’re probably wondering what leash, right? I’m talking about retractable leashes. Why do you say? Because they are dangerous and let me tell you why. You probably never really thought that a retractable leash was dangerous, right? But it is. Not...
4 Tips for Crate Training Your Dog
Crate training isn’t just for puppies! It is an extremely helpful tool for keeping puppies contained when they can’t be watched or you need to be away from home, but it can be great for adult dogs as well. Some dogs simply will not tolerate a crate, but many dogs can...
Which Diet is Best for your Feline?
Contrary to popular belief, Cats especially need a protein forward diet, even more than dogs. That’s because cats use protein for energy when possible and need more of certain amino acids to create building blocks and fuel bodily processes. Cats usually rely on their...
I am a Black Cat
My husband and I just recently adopted a tortoiseshell kitten, if you don’t know what that is, it’s a black cat with specks of orange and tan/white. I noticed as we were browsing all the beautiful kittens up for adoption, that there were quite a few black kittens...
Importance of Microchips
We’ve all heard that you’re supposed to microchip your pets. But why is it important? “My dog is never off-leash,” “I have an indoor-only cat,” or “My dog knows where home is.” While these may be true, the truth is that you can never be 100% sure that an animal won’t...
Trick Training: More than just for fun!
Training your dog to do tricks can be loads of fun! Common tricks like shake/paw, high five, roll over, spin, etc. are good party tricks! Although people love to see dogs do these tricks, some don’t see the value in teaching these “silly” and “pointless” things when...
Hydration in pets this Summer
Consuming water every day is essential for humans and animals. This, hopefully, is a fact we’re all well aware of and we actively consume the amount of water our bodies strive for each day. We need it to survive and to keep our bodies functioning properly! Cats,...
Pet Sitters and Emergencies in San Diego
The summer months are popular travel times for many families. The kids are out of school for the summer and there are good happy vibes in the air! With lots of people booking vacations and getaways, us professional pet sitters and dog walkers find ourselves busy this...
Making a Splash with your Dog this Summer
What do people usually think of when they hear “Summer activity”? Swimming of course!!! The hot summer days are almost unbearable without being in some sort of body of water. This summer you may find yourself at a dog beach or sitting in an inflatable kiddy sized...
Flea and Tick summer safety for pets
Its that time of the year when you and your pets find yourself spending more time outdoors! Summer is a fun time for exploring and planning activities that include your pet. With all the exciting things to come this summer, please don’t forget to keep them safe...
San Diego Dog-Friendly Restaurants
Pet-friendly Places to Hangout this Summer There are countless perks of living in the beautiful city of San Diego. Of course, we love all the dogs and dog-related activities. Afterall it is one of the most dog-friendly cities in the United States! San Diego is also...
Why we work as a team at JenLovesPets
JenLovesPets is more than just a professional pet care and dog walking company- we are a TEAM! When you allow us to take care of your pets, you are hiring more than just a solo worker. JenLovesPets is a team of pet loving, caring, and professional individuals. We...
Best places to walk with your dog in North County San Diego
As professional dog walkers and pet sitters we know how much dogs LOVE their walks! Or should I say a W-A-L-K because half the time we have to spell it out! When they hear that favorite word or the sound of their leash clinking together is when the excitement starts....
Dog Park Safety for Your Dog This Spring
The official start of Spring is here as we begin the month of March! Spring is an exciting time of the year for families and their furbabies. With the warmer weather creepin’ up it’s the perfect time to get out and about to enjoy the beautiful San Diego weather. Take...
How to get rid of dog smells in the house
If you’re a dog owner you most likely have faced the problem of a “dog smell” lingering within your house. Well it’s not uncommon! We find ourselves immune to any pet odors in our own house because our noses have adjusted to it. The panic tends to kick in when other...
How to Spend Valentine’s Day with Your Pet
24/7, 365, it doesn’t matter the day or time we love our furbabies unconditionally! So why not spend Valentine's Day the best way possible- with our pets, of course! There are so many ways to celebrate whether it’s a date with just you and your pet or including them...
