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Cooperative Care in Dog Training
Have you ever seen a zookeeper wrestle a tiger for a blood test? No? Then why are we doing it with our dogs? Let me back up. Obviously zookeepers have a very different job than us regular ol’ pet families. Over the years, many different methods have been used to provide necessary care to the […]
Expanded Dog Training
Help us give a BIG high-five to Vanessa Hajek [MS (Psychology), IAABC-ADT, KPA-CTP, and CTC], who will be joining us dog training in the Newton, Hesston, and Wichita areas! If we’ve told you about an awesome trainer we know, it was probably her! She expands your BSPC dog training with puppy primary school, basic manners […]
Selecting a Dog Harness
Is your dog still working on their polite leash walking or can’t wear a collar due to health issues? Harnesses are an excellent option when collars are a pain in the neck! Both standard and no-pull type harnesses come in a myriad of fashion designs as well as the ability to personalize some! So which […]
Now Offering Dog Training
Blue Skies Pet Care has been Newton’s favorite pet sitter and dog walker for a decade now. Although this year has been nothing like we expected (#IsIt2021Yet) , this is an important milestone and we wanted to mark our ten year anniversary in some way. And so… we are excited to announce that we are […]
FetchFind Training
Blue Skies Pet Care is committed to the highest standards of knowledge, quality of care, and pet industry expertise. After much consideration, FetchFind was chosen to help us further our team member training. FetchFind provides pet businesses with the education they need to ensure industry-leading standards of care for all of their clients. Their curriculum […]
Dog Training Games: Hide and Seek
Hey, everyone! I hope you are doing well and staying healthy. Everyone is going a little bit stir-crazy, so I thought I would share a fun dog training game I do with my own dogs… and sometimes, yours! Why? Because I get it. Sometimes training is boring. We go over the same basic manners over […]
Pet Care & COVID-19
Hey Blue Skies fam, First, I hope you are well and staying well. Second, as of this moment, we intend to continue pet care as an essential function during this crazy time. We are following examples set by communities such as KC and Sedgwick County, which allow for the care of pets in other households […]
4 Reasons to Scoop Poop!
Where there’s a dog, there’s poop. “Everyone Poops”. I read it in a book once. Besides the smell, there are plenty of reasons to clean it up: 1. Both children and other animals are at risk. Coming into contact with waste while playing in the yard and, in a child’s case, not washing their hands […]
Dog-Friendly Businesses in Newton, Kansas
I’m always seeing posts from big-name blogs for big-name stores all around the country. “Surprising businesses that welcome your pooch!” Do you know what I thought would be cool? A list of businesses right here in Newton, KS that welcome your dog with you! Please keep in mind: out of respect, all pets should be […]
New Service: Visit Reports
Blue Skies Pet Care is here because I understand and love that every pet is special. I enjoy getting to know them and providing exceptional, professional care for each one. I always welcome pet families to check in any time, but… Have you ever wondered how a visit went? Did your furry friend get fed? […]
