3 tips for pet care when you're away

Finding reputable, reliable care for your pet while you're gone will help you enjoy your time away. (Photo courtesy of Angie's List member Loretta K. of Columbus, Ohio)

Finding the right pet day care, or boarding facility for your pet is important. Your pet is family, and in the times you can't be there, you want the very best care for them and want someone you can trust.

Best Raleigh Contractors of 2012

Bone-A-Fide Pet Care provides pet sitting in the clients’ homes to allow the employees to follow the animals’ daily routines as closely as possible. (Photo courtesy of Karen “Kato” George)

Angie's List names the Best Raleigh Contractors of 2012.

Best Columbus Contractors of 2012

Lance's Hidden Fencing owner Lance Sinkowski trains Jake, a pit bull mix, to avoid the boundaries created by an invisible fence his highly rated company installed. (Photo Bob Vincent)

Angie's List names the Best Columbus Contractors of 2012.

What to do with your dog when going on vacation

Before leaving for vacation, make arrangements best suited to your pet's personality.

Pooper Scooper

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Highly rated experts tell why keeping pet waste off the ground is important for everyone's health.

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How to hire a pooper scooper

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Chicago pet waste removal experts discuss ways to keep your yard odor free.

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Pet Shelter

3 tips for picking the perfect pet

Doing your research before choosing a pet means you'll both be happier. (Photo courtesy of Angie's List member Amy A. of Okemos, Mich.)

Choosing a pet is a decision that involves much more than the cuteness of the animal in question. Read more to determine what kind of pet may be right for you, ensuring you have the best chances of success.

Columbus feral cat debate: Remove or neuter?

Residents and officials disagree over the best solution for reducing the growing population of stray felines around Columbus, Ohio.

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Animal Breeder

3 tips for picking the perfect pet

Doing your research before choosing a pet means you'll both be happier. (Photo courtesy of Angie's List member Amy A. of Okemos, Mich.)

Choosing a pet is a decision that involves much more than the cuteness of the animal in question. Read more to determine what kind of pet may be right for you, ensuring you have the best chances of success.

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Dog Trainer

Dog training

Dog training can be basic or advanced, and can be accomplished in a group or individual setting. Here, a large group of dogs lay politely while their owners stand by. (Photo courtesy of Angie's List member Elaine T.)
You may consider your dog part of the family, but dogs and humans have different needs and ways of communicating. Taking time to understand and train your dog can make for a more satisfying relationship.

3 tips for basic pet care

When you have a pet, it's important to consider basic needs for housing, food and exercise. (Photo courtesy of Angie's List member Craig McC of Cary, N.C.)

Bringing a new pet home can be fun and exciting. It's the beginning of a long life together. Following a few dos and don'ts of basic pet care can help to make it as stress-free as possible!

Pet training tricks

Pet training ranges from military-style approaches to treat-for-trick methods. Here's the scoop on pet training.

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Veterinarian

3 tips to help your pets live longer

Regular checkups with your vet can keep your dog healthy and fit. (Photo courtesy of Animal Care Clinic)

Did you know that a fit pet will live longer? Unfortunately, most of our beloved dogs and cats are overweight. Try these three tips to help your pets shed those extra pounds, lower your vet bills and feel better.

Protect your city dog from these health problems

Pan Bing (in wheelchair) encounters Bagel the beagle at The Wagging Tail doggie day care. (Photo by Mohit SantRam)

A city dog’s lifestyle differs from his country cousins’, so owners in urban environments like New York City should watch for health problems like obesity, allergies, flu, kennel cough, Giardia, Leptospirosis and Lyme disease.

Pet acupuncture — get to the point

Dr. Darcy Hoyt of At Home Veterinary Acupuncture administers a treatment to Montana, a German shepherd. (Photo by Andrew Larkin)

As alternative veterinary therapies such as pet acupuncture grow in popularity, Angie's List members take advantage of the health benefits for their pets.

Why obesity dogs pet health 


Dr. Clinton Cotten and an assistant examine Thai, a Beagle mix. (photo by John Zambito)

Tampa Bay-area veterinarians say overweight dogs and cats are prone to more serious health problems down the road, but exercise and portion control can help stave off obesity.

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Dog Kennel

3 tips for pet care when you're away

Finding reputable, reliable care for your pet while you're gone will help you enjoy your time away. (Photo courtesy of Angie's List member Loretta K. of Columbus, Ohio)

Finding the right pet day care, or boarding facility for your pet is important. Your pet is family, and in the times you can't be there, you want the very best care for them and want someone you can trust.

8 questions for boarding kennels

Be sure to visit a kennel and check it out before dropping off your pooch. (Photo courtesy of Angie’s List member Heather S. of Brandon, Fla.)

Taking a holiday without your pets? Ask boarding kennels these questions to determine whether your pets will have a pleasant stay while you're away.

Animal adoption a popular option for consumers

Angie's List rolls out new review categories, such as animal rescue groups and shelters, in response to consumer feedback.

Kennel cures conflict over sick dogs

Pet Palace resolves customer complaint over two cases of kennel cough.

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Pet Groomer

How to find the right pet groomer

Dog bather Angie Lullo gets soaked by Awgie-Dawgie, a shepherd mix, at Shear Paradise Pet Salon & Spa in Mundelein, Ill. (Photo by Gilbert Boucher)

Take a look inside highly rated animal grooming businesses as Angie's List offers tips to help pet owners pick a qualified provider.

Haircuts help clean up oil spill

Pet groomers and hair salons across the country donated hair to prevent oil from reaching the beaches in the Gulf.

Virginia Beach housecleaner also trims dog's nails

Virginia Beach service provider is a jack-of-all-trades.

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Dog Walker

3 tips for pet care when you're away

Finding reputable, reliable care for your pet while you're gone will help you enjoy your time away. (Photo courtesy of Angie's List member Loretta K. of Columbus, Ohio)

Finding the right pet day care, or boarding facility for your pet is important. Your pet is family, and in the times you can't be there, you want the very best care for them and want someone you can trust.

Hiring an Indianapolis in-home Pet Sitter?

Before hiring a pet sitter, Angie's List recommends asking for references from clients with pets similar to yours. Ask for references. Have a meet-and-greet interview.

5 reasons to hire a dog walker

A tired dog is a good dog - and less likely to engage in undesirable behaviors. (Photo courtesy of Fairfax Pet Care)

Pets need regular exercise, too. Check out these 5 reasons to hire a dog walker from a highly rated Fairfax, Va., pet care provider.

Best Atlanta Contractors of 2012

Michael's Personal Concierge owner-operator Michael Ostrander says he considers Hana, a dog owned by Atlanta Angie’s List member Nobuhiro Wago, and other pets he cares for an extension of his family. (Photo courtesy of Michael Ostrander)

Angie's List names the Best Atlanta Contractors of 2012.

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