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Protecting Your Home and Yourself While Traveling or Walking Your Dog
At Hearts at Home Pet Sitting, serving Yorktown, Poquoson, Newport News, and Hampton, Virginia, we believe good in-home pet care is based on thoughtful attention to personal safety, home security, and privacy. Whether you’re heading out of town or simply taking...
3 Awesome Ways Our Dog Walkers Reinforce Dog Training
February is recognized as Dog Training Education Month, a reminder that training isn’t just something that happens in a class; it’s something that happens every day. While professional dog trainers play an essential role in teaching new skills, consistency between...
Our Partnership with Peninsula Pups Wagventures
At Hearts at Home Pet Sitting, we’ve always believed that dogs are family, and that caring for them goes beyond daily routines. It’s about connection, enrichment, and community. That’s why we’re excited to share our partnership with Peninsula Pup Wagventures. As a...
How Long Should My Dog’s Walk Be, and How Often?
One of the most common questions dog parents ask is deceptively simple: How long should my dog’s walk be, and how often do they need a walk? The answer is never one-size-fits-all, but understanding a few core principles can help you build a walking routine that...
Keeping Pets Safe During Winter Power Outages in Hampton Roads
Keeping pets safe during winter power outages in Hampton Roads is something we should all be thinking about as we go into the weekend. A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY for Yorktown and other areas of eastern and southern...
3 Winter Dangers of Doggie Doors in Coastal Virginia: Coyotes, Raptors, and “Quick Trips” Outside
Doggie doors feel like freedom; your dog can pop out to potty, sunbathe, or patrol the yard anytime. But, in Yorktown and neighboring communities, that convenience can come with real risk, especially when wildlife is more active and visible, like it is this time of...