by Annika Hugosson | May 14, 2026 | Dog Walking, Dogs, In-Home Pet Care
For busy dog owners in Durham, it can be tempting to think that a fenced backyard is enough exercise for a dog during the workday. After all, they have space, fresh air, and room to use the bathroom. But from a behavioral and physical health standpoint, there is a...
by Annika Hugosson | Mar 19, 2026 | Dog Walking, Dogs, In-Home Pet Care, Our Dog Walking Team
Relocating to Durham for a role at Duke comes with a constraint that most neighborhood guides ignore: your schedule is going to be long, unpredictable, and often out of your control. For dog owners, that changes how you should think about where to live. The question...
by Annika Hugosson | Mar 6, 2026 | Dog Walking, Dogs, Durham Community, Pet Behavior
If you share your home with a high-energy dog, you’ve probably seen the pattern: mornings start calmly, but by late afternoon your dog is restless, vocal, pacing, or getting into things they normally wouldn’t. Maybe at the end of your workday, you come home to a wild...
by Annika Hugosson | Feb 27, 2026 | Dog Walking, Pet Safety
Spring arrives early in Durham and brings beautiful blossoms…and a surge in pollen that affects pets as well as people (we’re sure many readers can personally relate). While daily walks are essential for a dog’s physical and mental health, in spring, they also mean...
by Melissa Lage | Dec 20, 2025 | Animal Welfare, Dog Walking, Dogs, Durham Community, Our Dog Walking Team, Pet Health, Pet Safety
Bull City Pet Care walks dogs across Durham year-round. With that comes shared space with local wildlife. Over the years, we’ve learned that wildlife encounters are harmless. But because particular species become more active or defensive during mating and...
by Melissa Lage | Dec 12, 2025 | About Bull City Pet Care, Dog Walking, Durham Community, In-Home Pet Care, Pet Safety, Pet Sitting
When planning a trip or long workdays away from home, it can be tempting to ask the kid next door to “keep an eye on things.” After all, they’re nearby, familiar, and usually happy to earn a little extra cash. But when it comes to the safety of your pets and the...
