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How Cold Is Too Cold to Walk Your Dog? A Durham Winter Guide
Durham winters are mild compared with much of the country, until they are not. In January 2026, the Triangle went from mild, dry weather to a round of sleet and freezing rain, followed by a statewide snowstorm, all within about a week (that was a rough one!). And even...
Walking Your Dog After Dark: Safety Tips for When Daylight Saving Time Ends in Durham
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks fall back one hour at 2 a.m. Mornings get a little brighter, but the after-work dog walk suddenly happens in the dark. Durham's sunset keeps creeping earlier until early December, when the sun goes down around 5 p.m. For anyone who...
How Often Do Puppies Need Potty Breaks? Mid-Day Visits for New Puppy Owners
Bringing home a puppy is extremely exciting, right up until you realize your new family member cannot come close to holding it through your workday--and then it's time to make a plan! Puppies have small bladders and are still learning control, and how often they need...
Fall Hazards for Durham Dogs: Mushrooms, Acorns, Antifreeze, and More
Fall is some of the best walking weather Durham gets! The humidity drops, the heat breaks, and dogs who dragged through the hot summer months suddenly want to go farther. But the season also brings its own hazards to sidewalks, yards, and trails. Here is what to watch...
How to Plan Travel With a Senior Cat or a Cat on Medication: How In-Home Sitting Helps
A healthy young cat can often handle a short trip with simple daily visits. A senior cat, or a cat who needs pills, insulin, or other care on a schedule, is a different situation. These cats are more sensitive to changes in routine, and a missed dose or an unnoticed...
Dog Walking in Downtown Durham: A Guide for Apartment and Condo Owners
Downtown Durham is a great place to have a dog. It is also a place where "just let the dog out" is not so simple. There is no back door to a fenced yard. Instead, there is a hallway, an elevator, a lobby, a key fob, and sometimes a parking deck between your dog and...
What to Expect at Your First Dog Walking Meet & Greet in Durham
Booking a dog walker means letting someone new into your home to care for a family member who can't tell you how the visit went...that's a big deal! And that's why Bull City Pet Care starts every new client relationship with a free in-home consultation before any...
Multi-Cat Household Checklist: 7 Things Your Petsitter Needs to Know
Cats have a reputation for being low-maintenance — but if you've got two, three, or more sharing a home, you know that's not quite the whole story. Multiple litter boxes, different feeding schedules, one cat who hides and one who "helps" unpack your suitcase — a great...
How Much Does a Dog Walker Cost in Durham, NC?
If you're a busy Durham pet parent googling "dog walker near me" at midnight because you just realized you have back-to-back meetings tomorrow and a dog who can't hold it past four hours, you're not alone. Cost is usually the first question — and the answer isn't...