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Introducing Conan of Texas Ruff House Hello furiends! Conan here, resident Top Dog at Texas Ruff House, reporting for duty. Our team of pet care professionals have been holding the spotlight on the blog for quite some time, and now it’s my turn to show you how we run things at Texas Ruff House!   But first, please allow me to introduce myself properly. I’m a handsome terrier mix, otherwise known as a mutt, as my origins are quite the mystery. The human behind the operations at Texas Ruff House, Carla Tittle, adopted me when I was under a year old. I was a street dog up until that time, but I like to think that I’ve always been a good boy. My family would describe as quiet and calm and always up for whatever they are doing – I’m a real pack dog!         A while after I arrived at my forever home, my humans noticed that I was having some issues around men because I would be fearful around them. I would communicate this by barking and not allowing men to touch me. Since then, I’m proud t

  New Pet Parenting Tips Courtesy of Texas Ruff House If you’re reading this, chances are that you or someone in your life has gotten a new pet in the last 18 months. In fact, pet ownership in the U.S. rose from 67% of households to an all-time high of 70% last year, according to the American Pet Products Association. That’s over 11 million households that brought home a furry companion in 2020. If you are a first-time pet parent or haven’t had a puppy or a kitten in a long time, it’s likely you did a lot of research online and asked questions on Facebook to troubleshoot along the way.   Our team of pet sitters and dog walkers at Texas Ruff House are experts in pet care and get a lot of great questions from our clients about health, nutrition, product recommendations, and services. We’re sharing essential things that new pet parents need to know and our favorite resources to help you care for your pet! Health Care for Pets Pet health is a top priority. It’s important that your dog or c