Little Step Pet Sitting & Dog Walking

09/25/2025

It's voting time!

Polls are open and we want YOUR Votes in the Almaguin & Parry Readers' Choice.

09/22/2025

🍂🍁 Happy first day of fall 2025!

🍎 Coda has already been celebrating for weeks by playing fetch with fallen apples.

(Well, more like carrying them around everywhere and not wanting to give them back for me to throw. 😂)

09/18/2025

Preventing situations that produce dog fights is the most important first step, but when all else fails, here are crisis response tips:

1) Distract the dogs. Anything that diverts their attention can potentially allow your dog to escape or you to safely pull your dog away. Try a loud noise like blowing an air horn or banging metal objects together. (I personally carry a whistle with me when walking on back roads. I also play music while we walk so that wildlife in general is aware of our presence. Surprise encounters are dangerous.)

2) Soak the dogs with water. Either spray them with a garden hose or dump a bucket of water on their heads. Throw a blanket or jacket over each dog so they can no longer see each other. Or spray the dogs’ faces with citronella spray, lemon juice spray, or a vinegar spray.

3) Use an object to separate the dogs. Be certain to keep your hands and face as far from the dogs’ mouths as possible. Options include a metal garbage can lid, a piece of plywood, a baby gate, a chair, or a large push broom. Depending on their size, you can also try to get each dog in a laundry basket or other enclosure you can drop from above.

4) Physically separate the dogs. This should be your last resort as it puts you at the most risk. If there are other people to help you, you can use the wheelbarrow technique. One person is assigned to each dog involved and approaches that dog from behind. Then grab each dog by the hind legs and lift them so they are balancing on their front legs like a wheelbarrow. Then walk the dogs backwards, away from each other and into separate areas. Keep moving until the dogs are apart to prevent your dog from turning back and biting you.

Dog fights can be intense, dangerous, and scary. But knowing how to break up a dogfight can be a real lifesaver for your family pet.

09/18/2025

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09/16/2025

🐶 September is National Service Dog Month.

Once upon a time, I had the pleasure of working alongside and supporting two highly trained service dogs. I learned a lot from these girls... but mostly, I waited in all weather conditions for them to p*e. 😂

09/16/2025

It's never a dull moment.

✅️ Sometimes, we cuddle kitties, walk dogs, and pet ponies.
✅️ And sometimes we wrangle loose cows. There's a first for everything.

Variety is the spice of life! 🌶

09/14/2025

I'm sorry to all my other clients and my own animals, but this baby goat has my heart now. I'll take 10 please!!! 😂😍

09/11/2025

I value the small businesses and service professionals in our community. Keep striving for success and cheering on your neighbours!

Your support counts! Share this link to help recognize outstanding businesses in the Canadian Choice Award 2026!

09/08/2025

September is National Service Dog month!
Do you know what to do when you see a service dog?

09/04/2025

Thank you so much Little Step Pet Sitting & Dog Walking and Leslie Luther! ❤️

09/02/2025

🐶 Mav says September might be a hectic time for everyone else, but for us, it's the best month to breathe and enjoy our long walks together.

☀️ Best weather and no bugs.

😁 We're all smiles for September.