Texas Ruff House Blog

  Our 5 Tips for Choosing the Best Pet Sitter Whether you’ve worked with a pet sitter before and are looking for a new one, or are hiring one for the very first time, finding the perfect sitter to care for your four-legged family members can be daunting! There’s a number of options on the market to sort through, and it might not be straightforward to tell which ones are trustworthy, professional, and reliable, let alone which one your dog or cat will like. We want to help you take the guesswork out of it, because we want your pet to get the best care possible! Here are our 5 tips for choosing the best pet sitter. 1. Do your research and look for sitters that are insured (to cover accidents and negligence) and bonded (to protect against theft) and are certified in pet first aid. Not only does this mean that they are business professionals and not just side gig workers, but are also fully prepared in the unfortunate and hopefully unlikely event of an emergency or accident. In additio...

What Our Clients Are Barking and Meowing About     Have you ever wondered how your pet feels about you leaving them home alone? Whether or not you work from home, we couldn't take them everywhere we go, even if we wanted to. So, as a pet parent, it’s natural to worry about your pet’s separation anxiety or loneliness. That’s where we come in! Many clients book pet sitting services for this reason, and our team of pet care professionals at Texas Ruff House help your dog or cat feel fulfilled, satisfied, and relaxed by the end of their visit in Pflugerville, TX and the surrounding areas of Round Rock, Georgetown, Hutto, and North Austin. But don’t take it from us! We sniffed around for feedback from both dogs and cats and got some fun stories that clued us into the secret life of pets at Texas Ruff House. Come behind the scenes with us and see what our clients’ pets had to say! The Gal Squad: Maple, Midgy, and Pandora Maple here, along with my sisters Midgy and Pandora. Since th...

  Texas Ruff House Has Your Pets Covered this Summer! School is out, summer is here, and it’s time for fun in the sun with our pets, right? We may love to spend the long, sunny days outdoors with our furry companions, but there are some important things to think about when it comes to summer pet safety. To make sure your pets have a safe and happy season, our team of pet sitters and dog walkers at Texas Ruff House in Pflugerville, TX is covering the dos and don’ts of summer for both cats and dogs!   1. Make sure that your pet always has access to clean, cool, fresh water, whether they’re at home or out and about with you. During the summer months, pets can get thirsty very quickly when they feel hot and have few other ways to regulate their temperature.   2. Avoid over-exercising your dog on extremely hot days, and time your walks for the early mornings or evenings when the sun’s heat is less intense. Keep your pets in the shade as much as possible when outdoors even if ...

Pet Loss Prevention Tips Courtesy of Texas Ruff House A lost pet is every owner’s worst nightmare. We have seen that one of the biggest issues in returning a missing pet to their home is the lack of proper identification. Without pet identification, dogs and cats are much less likely to be reunited with their owners. This is why the team at Texas Ruff House in Pflugerville, TX wants to remind you to review your pet’s identification methods and make any necessary updates. There are multiple ways to protect and recover your pet. The key is to make it as simple and easy as possible. Step One: Keep your pet's ID tag up to date. The first barrier of protection is a well-fitted collar with a legible and up-to-date ID tag. The tag should include a working phone number that you can be best reached at. The phone number should be in large print and easily read by anyone. Avoid putting extra sayings, information, or décor, just stick to the most important details. This is because when someon...