Meet Honey – A Rare Breed

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Meet Honey, one of our newest dog walking clients. She’s an American Water Spaniel, a rare breed. Out of 167 recognized breeds, the American Water Spaniel is the 143rd most popular breed in America, making it rare indeed. In fact, out of the over 1,000 clients we’ve provided service to, this is the first time […]

How Much Does A Pet Sitter in Ogden, UT Cost?

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You’ve made your vacation reservations – booked your flight, reserved your hotel room and booked a rental car. Now you need to figure out what to do with your furry family members while you’re out of town. There are many options available to you, from asking family and friends to care for your pets, to […]

How To Protect Your Dogs During The Summer Heat

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We all love spending long, sunny days outdoors with our pets, or at least watching them enjoy the outdoors they couldn’t until now. If we aren’t careful and vigilant, this can pose dangers best avoided! The Importance of Water It goes without saying: Water is important. Our bodies are more water than anything solid. Heck, […]

How Your Dog Walker Keeps Your Pooch Safe

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Away Home & Pet Care is a locally owned and operated FULL TIME pet sitting and dog walking business serving the Ogden, UT metropolitan area. Because this is our livelihood, we try very hard to go ABOVE AND BEYOND to ensure your dog’s safety while walking in the neighborhood. Sure, every dog walker in the […]

What You Need to Know Before Walking Your Dog in the Summer

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It’s fun to walk your dog. Many people enjoy taking their dogs on walks, but it’s important to follow some basic rules before doing so. PROTECT THOSE PADS! Summertime walks are a lot of fun, but there is one bit of detail many people forget: if the pavement or asphalt is too hot for you […]

Teaching a Dog to Walk On a Leash

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Many pet owners assume that their dogs will naturally learn walking on a leash. Just like most pets, you need to teach your dog desirable tips and tricks, including leash walking. It is important to teach it while it is still young. Let it be familiar with his collar, leash and harness from the first […]

free checklist for hiring the perfect pet sitter

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Tired of second guessing every pet sitter you hire?

Our comprehensive guide will take the worry out of hiring a pet sitter. Expert tips, interview questions and a printable checklist to help you confidently leave your furry friends in the hands of a pet sitter.