Category Archives: Helpful Tips For Pet Owners

How to Begin Clicker Training With Your Dog

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Anyone with a new dog in their home, and even some on a quest to train an older dog, ask themselves “How am I going to train my dog?”  One very effective technique is the clicker training method. It is a method that uses positive reinforcement for good behavior, which can lead to a well […]

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Keeping Your Dog Entertained and Exercised in Winter

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In the dead of winter here in Colorado, it can be hard to keep up with your your daily dog walking. Between the snow, frigid temperatures and the blustery wind, the idea of going outside is generally daunting. It’s important to make sure you don’t let the icy temperatures outside turn your physically fit dog […]

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Holiday Dangers for Dogs and Cats

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Sadly, it is also the time when vet visits and bills skyrocket – right when we’d rather be spending our money on cute holiday plates and wrapping and gifts little fluffy timmy needs a hospital visit. It’s not a fun time for anyone involved, so here are […]

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Dog-friendly Parks and Hikes in Lafayette, Colorado

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There are plenty of places perfect for Dog trail running Lafayette, Colorado! We have some of the best places to go adventuring with your dog. If you want your dog to get outside but don’t have the time or energy to adventure with them, Off Road Paws is happy to help! We have a variety […]

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How to Have a Pet Safe Halloween

How to Have a Pet Safe Halloween

Stop! Look to your left. Look to your right. Look at your pet. If they are a dog or a cat, are they wearing a tag with their name, and your address and phone number on it? Before we get any closer to Halloween, if your pet doesn’t have an ID tag, go get one […]

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Dog Sitting Lafayette: A Quick Guide to Foods your Dog Can(t) Eat

Dog Sitting Lafayette: Food safe for dogs

You may occasionally want to see how your dog reacts to new flavors, or just want to mix up their diet a bit, whatever the reason, most of us find ourselves googling if our dog can eat x-“human food” or y-“whatever-dog-scarfed-out-of-the-trash”. While not completely expansive, here is a list of some of the common foods […]

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11 Tips to have Pawsitively Perfect Dog Park Etiquette

Pet sitting Broomfield: Dog’s day out Dog parks are fantastic places to get your dog some exercise and fun playtime with other dogs! They are also a wonderful place to get involved in your community – you have a great conversation starter (your dog!), a common interest, and a place to gather. Many long-lasting friendships […]

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Pack Mentality – Adding a new dog to your pack

Having a dog in your life is one of the greatest joys for dog people. You always know they are there waiting for you at home, they have heaps of unconditional love and joy just by being in your presence. And generally, adding a second dog to your family pack makes life even better! Here […]

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Keeping your pets safe on Halloween

It is so important to keep our pets safe around Halloween. Here is an article with some tips to help make sure our furry family members stay safe and healthy during the Halloween holidays. http://www.petmd.com/dog/seasonal/evr_multi_halloween_safety_tips?page=show

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