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We know dogs need to play, have fun, and engage in other activities that will expend their energy. While many pet owners would like to be the primary source for their dog’s energy expenditure, we simply cannot always be there to meet all our furry companion’s needs. When we can’t be there to meet our […]

Let’s set the record straight. Despite what we see in comic strips and cartoons, dogs do not hate cats.  Yes, the signals and behaviors that cats and dogs use to communicate are different and can lead to signals of aggression, fear, dominance, friendship, or territoriality being misinterpreted by the other species. However, those differing signals are really no different

As the saying goes, “dogs will be dogs.” Dogs being dogs sometimes includes mouthing, nipping and biting. Puppies naturally communicate with one another using their mouths, it stands to reason that they’d want to continue this behavior with their human “pack.” However, it’s nowhere near as much fun for humans and can easily escalate into

It’s a new year! Many humans use this time of year to set goals in the form of new year’s resolutions. Some have even gone so far to include their furry companions in the ritual. While our dogs may not be capable of setting their own goals (that we know of), a few recent survey

Oh, the wonderful sound of a dog barking. Barking is natural and a normal communication method for our canine friends; however, when barking becomes excessive it can become a nuisance for owners and, in some cases, a disturbance to the whole neighborhood. While everyone’s tolerance level for excessive barking is different, the following county code

Most dogs love the snow. Maybe it’s the change in appearance of the landscape, the feel of a fluffy and cool new substance while rolling around, or could it be the scent or something new to dig in? Whatever it is – snow brings a new level of excitement most dogs simply can’t resist.  Depending

  All dog owners know dogs are lickers – have you ever wondered why? Our scoopologists at Scoopology Poop Removal see dogs all day long licking their owners, other dogs, or a variety of objects. We even occasionally see dogs lick their own poop (see our blog post on why dogs eat their own poop

Let’s explore the benefits of walking your dog and how often we should consider exploring the great outdoors with our furry companions. Of course, your dog needs to go outside to pee and poop, but for most dogs a quick potty romp around the yard does not suffice as enough exercise to keep your dog

Gilda Radner said, “I think dogs are the most amazing creatures, they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive.” In addition to love and companionship, our canine friends can do some pretty amazing feats. We come across many amazing dogs while on our routes. Perhaps there’s even a potential

Scoopology was honored to be featured in this article in the Nisqually Valley News! The story covers the expansion of our services to Yelm, Washington, with interviews from owners Kevin and Jason. Some of our favorite quotes and highlights include: “Many are just too busy to keep up and enjoy the peace of mind that