Mar’s Happy Puppy Dog Walking and Pet Sitting

07/19/2025

One of my clients just got married and his dog and her dog don’t get along so they are looking for a home for sweet Lucy.
Lucy was his friend’s dog but he adopted her when his friend died.
Lucy was a working dog but does really well as a house dog. She’s around 4 or 5 years old and up to date on her shots. I know Lucy personally and she is a very sweet girl. She tolerates kids as long as they don’t mess with her, she loves belly rubs and playing fetch is her favorite thing in the world. If you know anyone who is looking, or if you don’t mind sharing her info with your contacts, I would really appreciate it. I want to make sure she goes to a good home.

06/09/2024

My instagram accounts It’s_only_Mar and Mar’s happy puppy got hacked. If you get any messages from either one, report and block. 😩😩😩

01/18/2024

You have heard of Man math, and Girl Math but, now we bring you Rescue Math;
If I get 4 dogs adopted, and 3 new fosters I can pick up the 35 dogs that I was contacted to rescue today.
These are a few of the dogs we have taken in since Thanksgiving. We have eye surgeries, spay/neuter surgeries, Tumor removal, dentals, vaccines, leg surgeries and general daily care.
We can’t do this without your support. Please consider a tax deductible donation to help us help them.

Zelle: [email protected]
PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/HappyFacesPetRanch

08/31/2023

This sweet girl needs a foster ASAP, or a forever home. She’s very sweet, good with kids, other dogs and even cats! Please help by spreading the word

08/14/2023

06/17/2023

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06/08/2023

06/03/2023

Yes, you read that right. I give you permission to NOT walk your dog.

The obvious disclaimer here is that dogs need appropriate exercise and mental enrichment (the amount varies from dog to dog). We are strong advocates for meeting dogs’ needs (physically and mentally).

BUT. There is this idea in our culture of the walk as a “thing dog owners must do,” and sometimes it can cause more harm than good. A few examples:

- your dog is reactive, and walks are filled with explosive reactions and stress for everyone. Suggestions instead: do training exercises in the back yard, get outside your neighborhood to somewhere quiet for a “decompression walk” (and talk to a qualified behavior consultant)

- your dog is terrified of the outside, and shakes and trembles during the entire walk. Suggestion: keep outdoor potty breaks short, and play games indoors. You can try fetch, some wrestling/chase, or even “find it” games. (And talk to a qualified behavior consultant)

- your dog pulls like a freight train on walks and tries to chase every squirrel and leaf and you end every walk with a sore arm and lots of frustration. Suggestion: train your leash walking skills indoors, in your yard, or in another quiet space without distractions! Use a flirt pole, fetch, and other active games to burn off some energy. (And talk to a qualified trainer)

- you’re having a bad day and know that going for a walk is likely to upset you when your dog pulls, reacts, etc

- there are so many other reasons why a “walk” might not be the best option for you and your dog. If your dog is stressed during walks, or you feel emotionally exhausted after them- it’s probably time to reconsider whether a walk is your best option!

Saying no to walks (temporarily or long term) doesn’t make you a bad owner. It means you’re thinking carefully about how to meet your dog’s needs, and your own!

Remember, we still have to meet our dog’s needs for exercise and mental enrichment, and there are TONS of other ways to do that!

But a walk isn’t the only way to do this, and it’s ok to NOT walk your dog.