It has rained 3 days this week, which has not been pleasant to be out and about in. On the upside: Hudson in a raincoat! 😍 #cosmopolitanpet #cosmopolitanpetcharlotte #superiorpetsittingservice #dogwalker #dogwalkerincharlotte #doodle #goldendoodle #doodleinaraincoat #toocute #hudson https://www.instagram.com/p/CmPhlQcp9lt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Our after Thanksgiving house guest, Abby. Always a delight to have little Abby here. She's calm, quiet and oh so sweet. #cosmopolitanpet #cosmopolitanpetcharlotte #superiorpetsittingservice #bostonterriermix #sweetthing #dogsmakethebestguests #abby https://www.instagram.com/p/CleoX7Gpth9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A happy pupper after our walk, Ted is just the best boy. He is even smiling 🙂 #cosmopolitanpet #cosmopolitanpetcharlotte #superiorpetsittingservice #havanese #happypupper #fluffyballoflove #cuddlebug #ted https://www.instagram.com/p/ClG2ABFuqx3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

OMG that face!! 😍 Fifi is here for another visit, and we are all happy to have the little pumpkin around for a spell. She livens the place up with her snuffling shenanigans! #cosmopolitanpet #cosmopolitanpetcharlotte #superiorpetsittingservice #frenchbulldog #frenchie #sweetpumpkin #goofball #fifi https://www.instagram.com/p/CkeM61tJ-ko/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

These two happy boys, Logan and Jake, were so excited on our Halloween walk today! #cosmopolitanpet #cosmopolitanpetcharlotte #superiorpetsittingservice #happypups #labmix #labhuskychowmix #sillysausage #happyhalloween🎃 #loganandjake https://www.instagram.com/p/CkZHEBgpJzv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

New highly contagious strain of canine upper respiratory virus ripping through town, actually been going on for at least a month. Finally made the news. #cosmopolitanpet #cosmopolitanpetcharlotte #superiorpetsittingservice #virulantcaninerespuratoryvirus https://www.instagram.com/p/CkR3t-XMq2f/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

"I wants to play but I don't wants you to take my toy bone." Hudson could not get any cuter today running around with that bone sticking out of his mouth! #cosmopolitanpet #cosmopolitanpetcharlotte #superiorpetsittingservice #doodle #goldendoodle #biggoof #handsomelad #hudson https://www.instagram.com/p/CkRRuOiJ70b/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT A new lawsuit against Pet Safe e-collar manufacturers alleges they are not safe for dogs. I'm not sure when e-collars became so popular in "training" dogs, I wish they would just stop making them all together. I have never seen a dog that was actually helped by one of these things, regardless of what many clients May think. It actually adds to a dog's stress and can cause serious harm. I've seen dogs with PTSD because of this. This also includes invisible fences. I'm sure we're going to see more of these lawsuits as time progresses. Please find a qualified positive reinforcement dog trainer if you need help with your dog! #cosmopolitanpet #cosmopolitanpetcharlotte #superiorpetsittingservice #noshocknoprongnochoke #positivereinforcementdogtraining #r+training #dogsdeservebetter https://www.instagram.com/p/CkRRUwGJFaN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy National Black Cat Day from my chocolate-y black long haired baby, Merlin! #cosmopolitanpet #cosmopolitanpetcharlotte #superiorpetsittingservice #blacksmokemainecoonmix #blackcatsrule #bigandfuzzy #19lbsoflove #merlin #happynationalblackcatday https://www.instagram.com/p/CkPNPk4p8O7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Zoetje and Remy soaking up the resplendent fall day! #cosmopolitanpet #cosmopolitanpetcharlotte #superiorpetsittingservice #pitbullmix #pibble #pittie #happyfallyall #autumnvibes #zoetjeandremy https://www.instagram.com/p/CkOZdC2J3UB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Every season brings beauty here in the Carolinas, but I do love fall! #cosmopolitanpet #cosmopolitanpetcharlotte #superiorpetsittingservice #autumnaesthetic #happyfallyall #carolinaautumn https://www.instagram.com/p/CkKDnmIJwmK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Monte is not a happy camper that we cannot go on walks whilst he has the new virulent strain of cough that seems to be ripping through Charlotte! My dog had it as well. Apparently the bordetella vaccine covers six of the 10 upper respiratory infections that dogs can get, and this new cough seems to be evading the vaccine. Folks, if you take your dogs to a doggie daycare or dog park, and you live in the Charlotte area, you need to be aware that this highly contagious strain is going around. Almost every one of my clients dogs has gotten it at one point in these past few months. Rest assured, I am taking every precaution not to be spreading it around. #cosmopolitanpet #cosmopolitanpetcharlotte #superiorpetsittingservice #austrailianshepardmix #sweetandsassy #cuddler #goodboy #monte https://www.instagram.com/p/CkHJoEspig-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This behavior is not ok. I have seen far too many people use this same type of maneuver, saying they had to "discipline" their dog. Unless your dog is attacking another animal or person, scruffing and pinning a dog is NOT a good disciplinary tactic. The ONLY time I have ever pinned a dog is when it was attacking my dog and wouldn't leave her alone. I felt awful having to do it, but he was persistent in trying to attack her and that was the only way to keep him off of her . 😢 #cosmopolitanpet #cosmopolitanpetcharlotte #superiorpetsittingservice #stopanimalabuse https://www.instagram.com/p/CkHIAmKpphR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The look of love 🥰 Ted, looking as adorable as ever. #cosmopolitanpet #cosmopolitanpetcharlotte #superiorpetsittingservice #havanese #thebestboy #cutie #ted https://www.instagram.com/p/CkCVuj-JQDk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

An absolute horrifying tragedy. I don't know what happened, why they attacked the children, but this is a reminder to prepare your dogs for the arrival of children into your household. Get a trainer, a pet professional, animal behaviorist. Whatever you have to do to keep your family safe with your dogs. And if you have concerns or reservations about your dog's behavior around your children, then please, think about how you can rehome the dogs before something like this happens. The dogs have been euthanized, and the heartbreaking tragedy that that family has had to endure will haunt them forever. My heart goes out to the parents. #cosmopolitanpet #cosmopolitanpetcharlotte #superiorpetsittingservice #preventtragedy https://www.instagram.com/p/CjqJHd_OWL9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Gorgeous Rex and Sasha were so much fun this past week. Such beautiful cats, so smart and sassy, but very friendly and cuddly, too. Oh I love cats! #cosmopolitanpetcharlotte #cosmopolitanpet #superiorpetsittingservice #siamesecats #beautifulkitties #ilovecats #rexandsasha https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjk9YFRuzj6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Magnolia is a silver tabby and she has grown from a spunky kitten to a shy but oh so sweet girl. I LOVE seeing her and her fuzzy sister Toblerone, they are endlessly entertaining. #cosmopolitanpet #cosmopolitanpetcharlotte #superiorpetsittingservice #silvertabby #beautifulgirl #ilovecats #magnolia https://www.instagram.com/p/CjZLgTfM9Ey/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=