Sarasota Dog News Archives

Artful Toys from Concept to Customer

Posted on October 8, 2020 by talkscout | 0 Comments

From Concept to Customer – Ringling College Students Design Pet Toys Sold Locally at DOGPerfect Toys for pets designed by Ringling College of Art and Design students are now available exclusively at DOGPerfect through October 31 and will be available at other retailers thereafter. For each toy sold, DOGPerfect will also donate $5.00 to Ringling College of Art and Design for…

Dog Nutrition with Kyle Baker

Posted on September 1, 2020 by talkscout | 0 Comments

Kyle Baker is the Senior Nutritional Specialist for DOGPerfect. He has 17 years of research into the world of dog health and nutrition. It all started with his dog Toby whom he found living on the streets. Kyle understands that food and nutrition is not a one-size-fits-all practicality. Different pups have different needs. Check out our conversation…

Rescue Report – Satchel’s Last Resort

Posted on July 29, 2020 by talkscout | 0 Comments

Listen in as your Rover Reporter talks with Paige Knoebel about local rescue, Satchel’s Last Resort. What’s new? How has Covid-9 affected the rescue and hear Tank’s story from shelter to forever home. This podcast was brought to you by DogPerfect with three locations in Sarasota Bradenton.

I Wanna Be Where You Are: Presence

Posted on July 12, 2020 by talkscout | 0 Comments

Watching what your dog is up to with the Presence app. It’s fun, easy to setup and FREE!

Coping with Pet Loss

Posted on June 11, 2020 by talkscout | 0 Comments

Possibly one of the most difficult times you will face. Losing a pet can be devastating. What can make it even harder is dealing with the people around you – who may or may not understand. We talked with Reverend Amy Zehe about Unity of Sarasota’s Pet Loss and Support Group, Bentley’s House. She shared some insights about what to…

DOGPerfect to Offer Free Perfect Club Memberships for Healthcare Workers and First Responders

Posted on June 8, 2020 by talkscout | 0 Comments

To show its gratitude during this historic time, DOGPerfect is offering free Perfect Club memberships to the Suncoast community’s healthcare workers and first responders throughout the month of June. The independent pet retail company with stores in Lakewood Ranch, University Park and Sarasota is launching the new campaign in support of its overall 2020 local giveback effort. “Now is the time…

Recipe: Chicken and Sweet Potato Dog Cookies

Posted on April 26, 2020 by talkscout | 0 Comments

If you’re exhausted by trying to please the people in your house with yet another dinner. Try whipping up these delicious dog treats, I can assure you, your efforts will be appreciated! Perusing our local Goodwill, we found this neat little book with recipes for cookies, The Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook by Liz Palika. After flipping through the book, Chunk…

Brushing Up – Pro Tips for Grooming

Posted on February 17, 2020 by talkscout | 0 Comments

Everyone knows that there is no substitute for a professional grooming session, but the reality is that with busy schedules and doggy happenstances some times you just need a lick and a promise. But! Before you drop your pup in a tub of bubble bath and try to brush him out with your old hairbrush …. here are some things…

The Safe Walk

Posted on January 8, 2020 by talkscout | 0 Comments

Spending time with our dogs is one of the sweetest pleasures of dog ownership. We get to walk and meander, inspect the world and just enjoy each other’s company. We’ve pulled together some tips and tools to make your walk pleasurable and safe for both you and your pup. Before you go, check your dog’s collar/harness and make sure…

The Puppy Lived – Tashi’s Story

Posted on December 26, 2019 by talkscout | 0 Comments

The first days after losing a pet can be the hardest. Some of us may make a vow to ourselves … no more pets … this is too much pain. Others know that as soon as they can, they will want to find another. Not as a replacement but to start a new chapter, and bring back that…