Texas Ruff House Blog

Our Pet Sitters Share Ideas for Pet Enrichment  As a pet parent, you strive to give your pet the best life possible. You’re responsible for making sure they get proper nutrition and exercise daily, and when needed, call on our team of professional pet sitters to step in. However, pet care goes beyond feeding, grooming, exercising, and going for medical checkups. At Texas Ruff House, our pet sitters and dog walkers like to go the extra mile and make sure that your pet also gets enrichment during our visit!   What is enrichment? Enrichment helps satisfy both the physical and psychological needs of animals by allowing them to engage in natural behaviors, like sniffing, foraging, playing, shredding, licking, chasing, and chewing. Providing your pet with a positive outlet for these behaviors alleviates boredom, promotes calmness, and provides mental stimulation. This is especially critical for pets that are left home alone that may otherwise engage in undesirable behaviors link...

Texas Ruff House's Tips for Taking Your Pet on Vacation Going for a trip with your pet sounds like an adventure, right? You may imagine what fun pet-friendly activities you’d do or look forward to just relaxing together in a new setting. When it comes down to it, however, there’s quite a bit of planning and preparation involved. That’s why our team of pet sitters at Texas Ruff House is sharing tips for traveling with your pet and making it a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for everyone! Time for a road trip!  If you’re traveling to your destination by car, there are few things you can put in place to make sure that it’s a stress-free ride for you and your pet. If your dog or cat has not done a long-distance drive before, it would be helpful for you to do a few practice runs to see how they behave, as not every pet enjoys car rides! Ensure your dog or cat’s safety by putting them in a crate if they are crate-trained or securing them with a special pet seat belt.   ...