by Annika Hugosson | Oct 1, 2026 | Dog Walking, Dogs, Pet Safety
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...
by Annika Hugosson | Sep 24, 2026 | Dog Walking, Dogs, Pet Safety
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...
by Annika Hugosson | Sep 12, 2026 | Dog Walking, Dogs
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...
by Annika Hugosson | Sep 1, 2026 | Dog Walking, Dogs, Pet Holidays, Pet Safety
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...
by Annika Hugosson | Aug 10, 2026 | Dog Walking, Dogs
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...
by Annika Hugosson | Jul 15, 2026 | Dog Walking, Dogs
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...