by Andrea Pollina | Mar 9, 2026 | Dog Behavior, Dog Health, Dog Training
Some days, a walk feels like a small thing. You clip on the leash, head outside, and circle the neighborhood like you always do. But that simple routine carries more weight than most people realize. The mental benefits of dog walking show up in behavior, mood, and...
by Andrea Pollina | Feb 23, 2026 | Best of Greensboro NC, Dog Behavior, Dog Health, Hiring a Dog Walker
Daily walks are part of life with a dog, but the kind of walk your dog needs can vary more than people expect. Some dogs are happiest sticking to familiar routes close to home, while others seem to come alive when they have time to explore somewhere new. That...
by Andrea Pollina | Feb 2, 2026 | Cat Care, Cat Behavior, Dog Behavior, Dog Health, Hiring a Dog Walker
When you start planning a trip, one of the first questions that comes up is how your pet will be cared for while you’re away. For many pet parents, the decision comes down to in-home care versus boarding, but it’s not always an easy one. Both options have their...
by Andrea Pollina | Jan 26, 2026 | Dog Behavior, Dog Health, Pet Safety Tips
Winter walks can feel like a chore once the temperatures drop and daylight disappears earlier, but for most dogs, daily walks still matter just as much. Even in Greensboro, where winters are usually mild compared to northern states, cold mornings, wet sidewalks, and...
by Andrea Pollina | Dec 20, 2025 | Animal Welfare, Best of Greensboro NC, Cat Shelters Greensboro, Dog Behavior, NC
Most people expect the hardest part of adopting a shelter pet in Greensboro to be the decision itself. But, in reality, the most important work begins once they come home. Adopting a rescue pet means welcoming an animal that is learning how to feel safe again, often...
by Andrea Pollina | Oct 8, 2025 | Dog Health, Cat Care, Dog Behavior
Fall in Greensboro brings cooler mornings, colorful leaves, and the return of busier routines. As families settle into school schedules and shorter days, our pets notice these changes too. But what you may not realize is that dogs and cats thrive on consistency. So,...
