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# The Out-U-Go! Blog

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- ['Tis the season for 💘](https://blog.outugo.com/2022/02/14/tis-the-season-for-💘/) - Wishing you and your furry friends all the kisses and cuddles this Valentine's Day! Happy V-day, Fam! The OUG! Gang
- [Gobble Gobble... 🍗](https://blog.outugo.com/2021/11/25/gobble-gobble-🍗/) - We're hoping you and your 'turkey tasters' are having a very happy Thanksgiving. Thankful for you, The OUG! Gang
- [Dogs love apples!](https://blog.outugo.com/2021/09/19/dogs-love-apples/) - If you’re headed to the orchards this fall, and wondering what to do with all those apples, be sure and set a few aside for baking healthy dog treats! Your pup will thank you! We’re excited to try these: Back to School Dog Treats Apple and Peanut Butter Dog Treats **It's always a good idea
- [Happy Father's Day, Pet Dads!](https://blog.outugo.com/2021/06/20/happy-fathers-day-pet-dads/)
- [SAVE THE PLANET 🌎](https://blog.outugo.com/2021/04/22/save-the-planet-🌎/) - Tips for Minimizing Carbon Pawprints: Use biodegradable poop bags Consider pet food with vegetarian protein sources Donate gently used towels, toys, and pet gear to local shelters See if your kitty is open to eco-friendly litter xoxo, The OUG! Gang
- [Save it for a rainy day...](https://blog.outugo.com/2021/03/23/save-it-for-a-rainy-day/) - Spring time means more outside time, but if your pup dislikes rainy walks, check out these helpful tips to make it a positive experience for everyone.
- [Top 5 Scenic Dog Walking Routes in Madison](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/23/top-5-scenic-dog-walking-routes-in-madison/) - Finding great, scenic dog walking routes in Madison is something we’re always sniffing around for. While Sherlock’s nose is to the ground (searching for squirrel clues, of course!), it’s a treat for parents to take in such sights as unique architecture, local history, or beautiful natural landscapes. Our paws have done some walkin’, so we’ve
- [For Your Favorite Valentine 💛💙💜💚](https://blog.outugo.com/2021/02/06/for-your-favorite-valentine-💛💙💜💚/) - We know who your favorite valentine is. Here are some of our favorite gifts to show your fur-valentine some love.
- [New Year & New Chapter](https://blog.outugo.com/2021/01/27/new-year-new-chapter/) - New Year, New Chapter, New Puppy? Are you and your pup ready to change things up a bit in 2021? New pups, old pups, and everything in-between — we're ready to help you find that new groove!
- [From our family to yours...](https://blog.outugo.com/2021/01/01/from-our-family-to-yours/) - As 2020 comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to extend a giant THANK YOU from the entire OUG! family to all our Pet Parents that have supported Out-U-Go!, and other small businesses, this year. Know that your generosity, thoughtful messages, and requests for visits have kept this team of Top Dogs
- [❤💚 We're dreaming of a jolly, cuddly holiday... 💚❤](https://blog.outugo.com/2020/12/26/❤💚-were-dreaming-of-a-jolly-cuddly-holiday-💚❤/) - Wishing you a happy holiday season with lots of cuddles with your furry family members.
- [Wait, What??? It's December? 🎄](https://blog.outugo.com/2020/12/12/wait-what-its-december-🎄/) - Welp...2020 has been a weird one! If you're going anywhere for the holidays, let us know! Schedule your holiday visits today.
- [Thanksgiving 2020: less traveling, more snuggles. 😺](https://blog.outugo.com/2020/11/26/thanksgiving-2020-less-traveling-more-snuggles-😺/) - Dear OUG! Fam, We hope you're taking the opportunity to have an epic staycation this holiday season. Enjoy your Thanksgiving! XOXO The OUG! Gang
- [Schedule your Thanksgiving Visits! 🍗](https://blog.outugo.com/2020/11/03/schedule-your-thanksgiving-visits-🍗-2/) - Would your little turkey like some visits over Thanksgiving?
- [WFH + E-Learning = 100% Lacking In Routine.](https://blog.outugo.com/2020/09/19/wfh-e-learning-100-lacking-in-routine/) - Are you struggling to find routine while working from home and kids learning from home? We can free up your time by helping with your pets. See how!
- ['Pandemic Puppy' Walks this fall 🐶](https://blog.outugo.com/2020/08/22/pandemic-puppy-walks-this-fall-🐶/) - If you, or someone you know, has been lucky enough to welcome a pandemic pup into your home, we'd love to help get them outside and socialized. Schedule A Virtual Meet & Greet.
- [⚠ A note on safety for you and your furry family](https://blog.outugo.com/2020/03/11/⚠-a-note-on-safety-for-you-and-your-furry-family/) - A note on safety for you, your furry family, and OUG pet sitters in regards to the current Coronavirus / COVID-19 outbreak.
- [Schedule your Spring Break visits! ☀](https://blog.outugo.com/2020/02/24/schedule-your-spring-break-visits-☀/) - We'll take care of the furry fam while you hit the beach.
- [Happy Valentine's Day from OUG! 😻 😻 😻](https://blog.outugo.com/2020/02/14/happy-valentines-day-from-oug-😻-😻-😻/) - With all our puppy love, The OUG! Gang
- [🎶 👢 These DOG boots are made for walkin'](https://blog.outugo.com/2020/02/10/🎶-👢-these-dog-boots-are-made-for-walkin/) - Protect your pup's paws with the right boots. Rain, slush, snow, salt, heat - and everything in between - can be hard on the paws of our four-legged friends. And we know protecting paws can be a challenge. It's no small feat to find booties that fit, are appropriate for for your pup's level of
- [Happy New Year!!!](https://blog.outugo.com/2020/01/01/happy-new-year/) - Happy New Year! We'll raise a glass as soon as we can figure out this bottle. We'll see you and your furry fam next year! xoxo! The OUG! Gang
- [Happy Holidays from OUG! 🎁](https://blog.outugo.com/2019/12/23/happy-holidays-from-oug-🎁/) - Happy Holidays from all of us at Out-U-Go! Pet Care.
- [🎁🐶 Our Favorite Holiday Pet Presents! 🐺🎁](https://blog.outugo.com/2019/12/16/🎁🐶-our-favorite-holiday-pet-presents-🐺🎁/) - Top 5 Pet Gifts 2019 We hope your furry family is top on your list to shop for. That said, if you’re a gift purchasing procrastinator like we are, no need to worry! We’ve got you covered with our top pet gifts for 2019: Pendleton’s National Parks Dog Beds – Cozy and helps support our national
- [Happy Turkey Day from OUG!](https://blog.outugo.com/2019/11/28/happy-turkey-day-from-oug/) - Happy Thanksgiving! Be sure to pace yourself, and take plenty of naps. xoxo! The OUG! Gang
- [Schedule your Thanksgiving visits! 🍗](https://blog.outugo.com/2019/11/08/schedule-your-thanksgiving-visits-🍗/) - Reserve an Out-U-Go! pet sitter to watch over your little turkeys while you are away for Thanksgiving. Availability is limited, schedule today!
- [👻👻👻👻](https://blog.outugo.com/2019/10/31/👻👻👻👻/) - Happy Halloween from all of us at Out-U-Go! Pet Care.
- [Happy DOGtober! 🐶🎃](https://blog.outugo.com/2019/10/15/happy-dogtober-🐶🎃/) - Dogtober is every pup’s favorite fall month. Crisp, fresh air. Fallen leaves to play in. Great weather for long walks on new routes!
- [Chicago's North Shore...we're walkin' here 🐶](https://blog.outugo.com/2019/09/10/chicagos-north-shore-were-walkin-here-🐶/) - Out-U-Go! is heading north of Chicago, now offering awesome pet care to the furry residents of Evanston, Kenilworth, Skokie, and Wilmette!
- [Waggy Labor Day!](https://blog.outugo.com/2019/09/02/waggy-labor-day/) - We hope you have a wonderful Labor Day holiday. Doggy meetings will resume tomorrow. :)
- [Raise your paw if someone is going back to school. 🐶 🐱](https://blog.outugo.com/2019/08/16/raise-your-paw-if-someone-is-going-back-to-school-🐶-🐱/) - Going back to school while Boots stays home? We'd love to stop by for a visit.
- [Teaching your dog to read. 📙](https://blog.outugo.com/2019/08/10/teaching-your-dog-to-read-📙/) - Check out our list of popular novels about dogs that you and your furry reading companion are sure to enjoy.
- [Happy 4th!!! 🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆](https://blog.outugo.com/2019/07/04/happy-4th-🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆/) - xoxo The OUG! Gang!
- [Got Hot Summer Plans? ☀☀☀](https://blog.outugo.com/2019/06/18/got-hot-summer-plans-☀☀☀/) - Are you traveling while Fido is staying home? We'd love to hang with your furry friend. Schedule vacation doggy care with Out-U-Go!
- [Pet Appreciation Week is Golden! ⭐⭐⭐](https://blog.outugo.com/2019/06/03/pet-appreciation-week-is-golden-⭐⭐⭐/) - Today marks the kick off of Pet Appreciation Week. It’s a great time to give your favorite furry friend some super special love…beyond the everyday pets, scratches, and belly rubs. Need some ideas? We’ve got ya’ covered. Date Night: How about an evening of Quality Time together on an outdoor patio? Or keep it simple and
- [Just Kitten Around – Fun Facts! 🐱](https://blog.outugo.com/2019/05/13/just-kitten-around-fun-facts-🐱/) - Check out these four fun kitty facts.
- [Pups in the Workplace 🐶📝💻📞](https://blog.outugo.com/2019/04/08/pups-in-the-workplace-🐶📝💻📞/) - The dynamic of pups going to work with their humans (at least on occasion) is increasingly popular, but a difficult dynamic for many businesses to manage. Productivity, human allergens, and destruction to space all become a challenge when fur-pals show up for work. Also, apparently not everyone wants furry colleagues?! We don’t personally know these
- [Pumpkin Treats Deliver Nap-Friendly Breath! 🍪](https://blog.outugo.com/2018/11/13/pumpkin-treats-deliver-nap-friendly-breath-🍪/) - Wanna spoil your pup this Thanksgiving with healthy treats? Would it be a bonus if those treats gave them fresh breath? Check out this treat!
- [The woof is out there. 👽👽👽](https://blog.outugo.com/2018/11/01/the-woof-is-out-there-👽👽👽/)
- [FURlarious Costume Ideas 👻🎃👻🎃👻](https://blog.outugo.com/2018/10/08/furlarious-costume-ideas-👻🎃👻🎃👻/) - This time of year is pretty fantastic—every human is given the opportunity to dress up their pet(s). Should you decide Y.E.S. to costumes on behalf of your fur-kid(s), know that we fully support you! Please don’t tell them we said that. But please DO snap some pics and share them with us #outugo. A Couple
- [As healthy as a horse. 🐴](https://blog.outugo.com/2018/09/18/as-healthy-as-a-horse-🐴/) - How do you keep a horse healthy? Honestly…we don't really know. What we do know is how to keep pooches healthy. Not so surprisingly, the best things you can do for your pet to keep them healthy are the same things recommended for humans. Healthy & Balanced Diet Daily Exercise Routine…and lots of walks Regular
- [OUG! is on Instagram! ❤❤❤ Dogggooos & Kitttieeessss](https://blog.outugo.com/2018/08/28/oug-is-on-instagram-❤❤❤-dogggooos-kitttieeessss/) - OUG! is on Instagram! Follow us for the cutest doggo & kitty pics Follow us: @outugopetcare Tag us: #outugo
- [Wanna hear a joke about a cat?](https://blog.outugo.com/2018/08/06/wanna-hear-a-joke-about-a-cat/) - Just KITTEN! While our feline friends may not love jokes, they do (sometimes) enjoy being entertained by a fun toy. Mouse-on-a-string and a cardboard box are fun old classics. If you and your favorite feline are looking to change it up, here are some fun new kitty toys that we love. Tower of Tracks – This Tower is a triple threat (we
- [Keepin' it COOL ❄❄❄](https://blog.outugo.com/2018/07/26/keepin-it-cool-❄❄❄/) - Keepin' it COOL The dog days of summer are here. Here are some fur-friendly reminders for keeping things cool. Add ice to indoor water bowls Baby Pool!!!! Make tasty treats like Watermelon Pupcicles And everyone’s favorite…the hose game
- [Picking the Best Pet Food 🍖 🍗 🍤](https://blog.outugo.com/2018/06/18/picking-the-best-pet-food-🍖-🍗-🍤/) - Follow these four steps to pick the best pet food for your furry family member.
- [Wanderlust? Pet-friendly hotels! 🏨](https://blog.outugo.com/2018/05/07/wanderlust-pet-friendly-hotels-🏨/) - Feeling that early summer wanderlust? There’s a good chance your pup feels the same way - time for a road trip. We’ve put together a list of our favorite, pet welcoming hotels. From snuggling in at a boutique hotel to needing a quick stay while on the road, we’ve got you covered. Kimpton Hotels –
- [Pi Day & Pup (Weird) Science](https://blog.outugo.com/2018/03/14/pi-day-pup-weird-science/) - Pi Day & Pup (Weird) Science 3.14 is Pi Day and it has us feelin’ a little sciency. Is your pup right or left pawed? Ambi-paw-strous, perhaps?! That’s right, this is serious stuff. Wanna find out with a quick test? Dominant Paw Test: Fill a Kong with something delicious See which paw your pup uses
- [Spring break!! Are you going away?  ☀☀☀](https://blog.outugo.com/2018/03/01/spring-break-are-you-going-away-☀☀☀/)
- [XOXOXOXO from Out-U-Go! 💛💙💚❤](https://blog.outugo.com/2018/02/14/xoxoxoxo-from-out-u-go-💛💙💚❤/) - PUGS & KISSES! xoxo The OUG! Gang!
- [Why Cats Love Luge  🐱❄](https://blog.outugo.com/2018/02/07/why-cats-love-luge-🐱❄/) - It’s almost time for the 2018 Winter Olympics and cats everywhere are getting their cat nip and favorite viewing spots ready. Some cats love curling, a few enjoy snowboarding, but many will spend seconds watching luge. Why do cats love luge? Speed of event - very little sleep disruption Tight spandex. #respectthat Support any sport
- [🐾🐾 Clean Paws = Happy Paws! 🐾🐾](https://blog.outugo.com/2018/01/15/🐾🐾-clean-paws-happy-paws-🐾🐾/) - Winter tricks are the best. Playing in snow is awesome! Muddy and / or salty paws ... far from ideal. Just a few reminders to help us keep your homes tidy and paws clean: Towels – please leave a towel for sitters to use for paw and floor clean up Natural Baby Wipes – not
- [HAVE A YAPPY NEW YEAR!  🎉🎈🎉🎈🎉](https://blog.outugo.com/2018/01/03/have-a-yappy-new-year-🎉🎈🎉🎈🎉/) - YAPPY NEW YEAR!!! —The OUG! Gang!
- [Need an awesome pet gift? 🎁🎁🎁](https://blog.outugo.com/2017/12/18/need-an-awesome-pet-gift-🎁🎁🎁/) - Whoops, that was an awesome pet gif. Seriously though, we think the following gifts are pretty awesome. Don't fret that it's too late because…you know…Amazon. The Maze Dog Bowl: This bowl was originally designed by M.C. Escher (unconfirmed) and perfect for speed eaters. Pup-Tub: Awesome tub for bathing small pups and the first item needed
- [Turkey Dogs & Pumpkin Treats](https://blog.outugo.com/2017/11/18/turkey-dogs-pumpkin-treats/) - Dogs love being turkeys and eating pumpkin, too. Don’t let Thanksgiving end without making these Pumpkin Sweet Potato Bites. Headed out of town? We have your pet care needs covered! If you haven’t already requested care, please do so soon! We’ll fill up (both our visit schedule and bellies) for the holidays. Schedule Here November's
- [All The Treats](https://blog.outugo.com/2017/10/31/all-the-treats/) - Happy Halloween! —The OUG! Gang!
- [Pirate Cats & Minion Dogs](https://blog.outugo.com/2017/10/18/pirate-cats-minion-dogs/) - Arrrrrrr! Did someone say pirate cats? The leaves are rustling and the air is getting crisp. That can only mean that Halloween is upon us—our favorite (we said favorite, not only) time of year to dress up our furry family members. Hotdogs, cowboys, and superheroes are all great. Personally, we can’t get enough of this pirate
- [Happy Responsible Dog Parent Day](https://blog.outugo.com/2017/09/18/happy-responsible-dog-parent-day/) - Woof, Pet Parents! Happy Responsible Dog Parent Day! Today’s your day – you get it all to yourself (yea, that’s not actually going to happen.) But, all the pups we’ve been visiting have been sharing just how grateful they are to have loving, responsible, and awesome Pet Parents in their lives and we couldn’t agree
- [4 Funtastic Doggie 🐕 Toys](https://blog.outugo.com/2017/08/14/4-funtastic-doggie-🐕-toys/) - Hiya Pet Parents, It’s back-to-school, more activities for the kiddos, tighter schedules for Pet Parents, and pups that want to remain busy, active, and frankly, keep their humans home. If you’re interested in a dog’s perspective, we’d recommend reading BarkPost’s “13 Terrible Back-To-School Advice From Your Dog (Who Wishes You’d Just Stay Home).” We think
- [🐶 National Mutt Day! - Mark your Calendars](https://blog.outugo.com/2017/07/27/🐶-national-mutt-day-mark-your-calendars/) - Mutts Up, Pet Parents! It’s no secret—we LOVE all pups, kitties, and creatures furry, feathered, and scaled. But, July 31st is a day the Mutts in our lives get a little extra shout-out for National Mutt Day! In addition to requesting that you extend extra belly rubs to the Mutts in your lives, we’d also
- [🎇 A Fido Friendly Fourth 🎆](https://blog.outugo.com/2017/06/29/🎇-a-fido-friendly-fourth-🎆/) - Greetings, Pet Parents! Sunshine, parties, and fireworks – all things we humans look forward to during the summer months. With the fourth of July upon us, it’s time to not only figure out how you’re going to celebrate Independence Day, but also how to keep your feline and canine companions calm, collected, and happy during
- [🌞 Five Warm-weather Waggie Activities](https://blog.outugo.com/2017/05/16/five-warm-weather-waggie-activities/) - Greetings, Pet Parents! As our lives get busier, vacations get planned, backyard barbecues are booked, and time seems to be moving all too quickly, be sure and block out some time outdoors with your pup! Outdoor play is just darn good for the soul. A few activities that will have your pup’s tail-a-waggin’ (and you
- [It's Blooming Pups & Kitties! 🌸🐕🐈](https://blog.outugo.com/2017/04/18/its-blooming-pups-kitties-🌸🐕🐈/) - Spring is here and it's wonderful! It’s also a very popular time for humans to welcome new furry family members into their families. Learn more about how we can help.
- [Spring Break Pawwwty!!  🎉](https://blog.outugo.com/2017/03/13/spring-break-pawwwty-🎉/) - Happy Spring, Pet Parents! Welcome to the March edition of the Out-U-Go! Pet Care Newsletter.
- [Valentine's Day Love  💕](https://blog.outugo.com/2017/02/06/valentines-day-love/) - Cupid’s big holiday is just around the corner, and we get super duper excited about showing our furry friends just how much we luuuuurve them!
- [GivingTuesday – Furry Friends in Need!](https://blog.outugo.com/2016/11/15/givingtuesday-furry-friends-in-need/) - Hello, Pet Parents! Tis the season, friends. For many of us, this time of year becomes hectic often involving even busier schedules with travel, hosting friends and family, and the general feeling of holiday frenzy. With a day to give thanks, three days of shopping (Black Friday, Small Business Saturday [the clear winner of the
- [Oh look—muuuuud!](https://blog.outugo.com/2016/09/19/oh-look-muuuuud/) - Hello Pet Parents! This is the September 2016 Out-U-Go! Newsletter. Check out this month's post for quick pet paw cleaning tips and the Pet of the Month.
- [Back to School – Avoiding the Pet Blues](https://blog.outugo.com/2016/08/24/back-to-school-avoiding-the-pet-blues/) - Let’s be honest, getting back into the fall / school routine can be a bit ruff on everyone! Here are some tips to help you re-establish a healthy pet routine.
- [Celebrating 20 years!](https://blog.outugo.com/2016/07/19/celebrating-20-years/) - Out-U-Go! Pet Care is celebrating it's 20th year in business this month!
- [Super Food for Dogs - by Amber Kingsley](https://blog.outugo.com/2016/05/02/super-food-for-dogs/) - If you want to imply the excellence of an event or object, putting “super” in front of it usually works. The Super Bowl is far more important than a standard championship game. And most households will turn to Super Glue versus regular glue for those tough repair jobs. The idea of eating superfoods follows along
- [Spring, Fetch, Love](https://blog.outugo.com/2016/04/19/spring-fetch-love/) - Check out these 5 great tips for an awesome spring with your pooch! Don't forget to check out April's Pet of the Month!
- [Spring Break is around the corner, Pet Parents...](https://blog.outugo.com/2016/03/11/spring-break-is-around-the-corner-pet-parents/) - It’s everyone’s favorite time of year to pack their bags, throw their family in the car, and head out for their own memorable Griswold style adventure. Now, more than ever, popular vacation destinations are welcoming to both human and canine family members. Below is a list of the 5 highest rated pet friendly vacation spots*:
- [Gobble Gobble, Pet Parents!](https://blog.outugo.com/2015/11/16/gobble-gobble-pet-parents/) - We hope you are enjoying the fall weather. We have two pet treat recipes to share with you for Thanksgiving.
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- [Happy September Parents!](https://blog.outugo.com/2015/09/15/happy-september-parents/) - It’s hard to believe it is September and another summer has flown by all too quickly! The human kids have sharpened their pencils, are sporting their new backpacks, and have headed back to school. We “grown-ups” are very quickly settling back into our normal work / life schedules. New routines don’t only affect the small
- [Meet Madison WI Pet Sitter Extraordinaire, Rebecca!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/08/07/meet-madison-wi-pet-sitter-extraordinaire-rebecca/) - Meet Madison WI Pet Sitter Extraordinaire, Rebecca! Rebecca grew up with an assortment of unusual pets and has two interesting hidden talents!
- [OUG! Downers Grove Pet Sitters Celebrate Two Years of Jen](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/07/30/oug-downers-grove-celebrates-two-years-of-jen/) - Have you met Downers Grove pet sitter, Jen? She has been wagging tails and rubbing bellies in the Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills areas for some time!
- [Madison Pet Events Recap: Paddle & Portage](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/07/24/madison-pet-events-recap-paddle-portage/) - Out-U-Go! Madison had a blast at Paddle and Portage 2014! This quirky challenge included a canoe race, portage, and afterwards party.
- [Downers Grove Dog-Friendly Event: Beethoven Movie in the Park](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/07/23/downers-grove-dog-friendly-event-beethoven-movie-in-the-park/) - We are wagging our tails super fast in excitement for July's Movie in the Park feature: Beethoven, a favorite flick of dog lovers everywhere! Event details here.
- [Dogs vs. Sprinklers: The Battle](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/06/18/dogs-vs-sprinklers-the-battle/) - Dogs vs. sprinklers is a time-honored struggle between lawn-watering forces. Looking to liven up your Fourth of July BBQ? Simply add water.
- [Welcome our Awesome New Tallahassee Pet Sitter, Katie!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/06/23/welcome-our-awesome-new-tallahassee-pet-sitter-katie/) - Meet Katie, our awesome new Tallahassee pet sitter! When she's not walking dogs and feeding cats with OUG!, Katie is a professional makeup artist.
- [Chicago Summer Events: Lagunitas Brewing + Great American Cheese Collection Tasting Event to Benefit SitStayRead Literacy Organization](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/06/11/chicago-summer-events-lagunitas-brewing-great-american-cheese-collection-tasting-event-to-benefit-sitstayread-literacy-organization/) - Beer & Cheese: A Love Story is a curated beer & cheese tasting event featuring five Lagunitas ales and five extraordinary cheese selections from Great American Cheese Collection. Great American’s own cheesemaster Giles Schnierle will be on-site explaining how to make taste combinations that will work best for your palette...You won’t want to miss this!
- [Photographing Black Dogs and the Black Dogs Project](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/06/09/photographing-black-dogs-and-the-black-dogs-project/) - Why is it so doggone difficult to take a decent photo of a black dog? Those of us with dark-furred pets—be it kitties, pups, or gerbils—know exactly how impossible it is to snap photos of our best friends. Our newest office staff member, Chris Causgrove, joined our team this year and brought with him his
- [Tally the Husky Mix Forgets How to Dog, Thinks She is a Cat](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/05/23/tally-the-husky-mix-forgets-how-to-dog-thinks-she-is-a-cat/) - Tally the Husky mix, who is definitely a dog, thinks she is a cat! Pastimes include hanging out in boxes, curling up in the windowsill, and watching TV alone.
- [Join Out-U-Go! Madison at Dane County Humane Society's Bark & Wine Event!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/05/22/join-out-u-go-madison-at-dane-county-humane-societys-bark-wine-event/) - Out-U-Go! Madison is happy to be partnering with the Dane County Humane Society and will be a key sponsor at the popular Bark and Wine Event!
- [Naperville Dog Event: 11th Annual Rover Rescue Pet Dog Show](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/05/16/naperville-dog-event-11th-annual-rover-rescue-pet-dog-show/) - This Naperville dog event will leave your tail a-waggin'! Check out the 11th Annual Rover Rescue Pet Dog Show in Aurora on Saturday, May 17, 2014!
- [Easter Brings a New Beginning for Naperville Senior Chihuahua Named Lily](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/06/03/easter-brings-a-new-beginning-for-naperville-senior-chihuahua-lily/) - What started off as a very sad situation turned out to be a happy Easter adoption ending for Naperville Senior Chihuahua, Lily!
- [Downers Grove Pet Events: Hinsdale Humane Society Pet Walk](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/05/27/downers-grove-pet-events-hinsdale-humane-society-pet-walk/) - Join OUG! Downers Grove at the Hinsdale Humane Society Pet Walk shelter fundraiser and pet walk at Katherine Legge Memorial Park! View pet event info.
- [Meet Downers Grove Pet Sitter Lora & Her Interestingly Diverse Furry Family!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/05/26/meet-downers-grove-pet-sitter-lora-her-interestingly-diverse-furry-family/) - Meet Lora, an awesome Downers Grove Pet Sitter whose furry family includes a pet rat! She loves walking dogs when the sun's out & the breeze is cool.
- [Meet Chicago Pet Sitter & Your B.F.F. (Best Friend's Friend!), Dannielle!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/06/02/meet-chicago-pet-sitter-your-b-f-f-best-friends-friend-dannielle/) - Dannielle is a Chicago Pet Sitter who biked her way through the Polar Vortex. She's our downtown dog walker & takes care of pups & kitties in the Loop!
- [Meet Oak Park Pet Sitter & Your B.F.F. (Best Friend's Friend!), Gretchen!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/05/21/meet-oak-park-pet-sitter-your-b-f-f-best-friends-friend-gretchen/) - Gretchen has been walking dogs with us for nearly a year now. She is best friend to many a pup in Oak Park!
- [Out-U-Go! Chicago & Oak Park Pet Sitters Celebrate Surviving the Polar Vortex!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/05/31/out-u-go-chicago-oak-park-pet-sitters-celebrate-surviving-the-polar-vortex/) - After biking, driving, and walking pups all through this epic Polar Vortex of winters, our awesome Chicago & Oak Park pet sitters deserved a serious celebration!
- [Meet South Loop's Best-Named Dog, Mr. Scruffy!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/05/28/meet-south-loops-best-named-dog-mr-scruffy/) - Yeah, we're pretty much thinking the same thing...Scruffy is the best name for this South Loop dog!
- [OUG! South Loop & Hyde Park Celebrates Awesome Pet Sitter, Aya!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/05/20/oug-south-loop-hyde-park-celebrates-awesome-pet-sitter-aya/) - Many of you know her! She is a dog walking, kitty scratching, house sitting extraordinaire! Learn more about our awesome South Loop & Hyde Park pet sitter.
- [Meet Maren, Capturer of Photos and the Hearts of Madison Pets!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/05/29/meet-maren-capturer-of-photos-and-the-hearts-of-madison-pets/) - When Maren is not cuddling with your furry family member, she will likely be found behind her camera! Learn more about Madison's awesome pet sitter.
- [Meet the OUG! Tallahassee (Furry) Gang: The Von Doodle](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/05/19/meet-the-oug-tallahassee-furry-gang-the-von-doodle/) - Meet the Baroness Elsa Von Doodle. She has a royal lineage and expects to be treated accordingly, loving nothing more than organic lettuce leaves for dinner!
- [Tallahassee Dog Event: Dog Wash to Benefit the Pups at Leon County Humane Society](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/05/23/tallahassee-dog-event-dog-wash-to-benefit-the-pups-at-leon-county-humane-society/) - The Leon County Humane Society yearly dog washes are in full swing! Join Out-U-Go! Tallahassee on May 10th as we pitch in and wash dogs to raise funds for LCHS.
- [Meet Hillary, OUG! Denver's Longest-Serving Expert Veteran Pet Sitter!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/05/14/meet-hillary-oug-denvers-longest-serving-expert-veteran-pet-sitter/) - OUG! Denver's Hillary will have your Colorado pets swooning as she composes and sings songs at visits. Read more about her hilarious Pet Sitter adventures.
- [First Annual Chili Cook Off for ColoRADogs a Huge Success!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/05/16/first-annual-chili-cook-off-for-coloradogs-a-huge-success/) - With the help of Boulder's Natural Animal Hospital, Only Natural Pet Store, and The Honest Kitchen, the First Annual Chili Cook off proceeds benefit ColoRADogs!
- [Out-U-Go! Celebrates National Pet Month](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/05/15/out-u-go-celebrates-national-pet-month/) - In honor of the special bond between humans and their furry families, we're celebrating National Pet Month! Learn more about the benefits pets bring to our lives.
- [Meet South Loop & Hyde Park's Blind Pup Pal, Mr. Flik!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/05/05/meet-south-loop-hyde-park-blind-pup-pal-flik/) - Mr. Flik, one of our newest buddies in the South Loop & Hyde Park neighborhood, is a blind pup but the most courageous explorer we've ever met!
- [Downers Grove Dog Events: Hugs for Hounds Easter Egg Hunt](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/04/17/downers-grove-dog-events-hugs-for-hounds-easter-egg-hunt/) - Pups are invited to a special Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 19 at the dog park at Hammel Woods - DuPage River Access in Shorewood, IL, near Downers Grove!
- [Chicagoland Pet Events: Montrose Dog Beach Earth Day Clean-Up](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/04/16/chicagoland-pet-events-montrose-dog-beach-earth-day-clean-up/) - Join the Mondog Board and others at Montrose Beach Dog Friendly Area on Saturday, April 26th between 9am-noon to help clean-up the dog beach!
- [Rescuing Isn't Just For the Dogs: Earth Day Edition!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/04/22/rescuing-isnt-just-for-the-dogs-earth-day-edition/) - Like pets, there are animals in nature needing human love and support. Sea lions are one such example, and The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago has an incredible program to rescue them.
- [Meet Denver's Dog Whisperer, Elly!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/04/14/meet-denvers-dog-whisperer-elly/) - Elly provides much-needed relief, fresh air, and endless love, plus long walks along the shore of Sloan's Lake and around Denver's Highlands neighborhood.
- [Boulder Chili Cook Off for the Dogs!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/04/10/boulder-chili-cook-off-for-the-dogs/) - Join OUG!, Boulder's Natural Animal Hospital, Only Natural Pet Store & The Honest Kitchen for a chili cook off fundraiser to support ColoRADogs.
- [Spring Changes are in the Air at OUG! Central](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/04/09/spring-changes-are-in-the-air-at-oug-central/) - Change is in the air this spring at OUG! Top Ops Dog and General Manager, Sara, is expecting a baby! Welcome to our newest team member, Chris!
- [Meet Downers Grove Pet Sitter, Lille, and her Furry Family!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/04/08/meet-downers-grove-pet-sitter-lille-and-her-furry-family/) - When they're not in a snuggle pile on the couch, Lille and her pups are going for dog walks around Downers Grove or playing laser tag!
- [Upcoming Downers Grove Dog Events: Lombard Lilac Mutt Strut](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/05/02/upcoming-downers-grove-dog-events-lombard-lilac-mutt-strut/) - Sign up for this year's Lilac Mutt Strut dog event, which will be held on Saturday, May 17th in Downers Grove's neighboring Lombard, IL! Walk or run with your dog.
- [Trick or treat? (Just kidding...the answer is always "treat.")](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/10/11/trick-or-treat-just-kidding-the-answer-is-always-treat/) - Halloween is the perfect excuse to let your furry buddy explore her spirit animal through costume.
- [Barks, Bites, and …..Porta Pottys?](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/10/06/barks-bites-and-porta-pottys/) - Out-U-Go! Tallahassee enjoyed some "Barks & Bites" on September 2nd to benefit the Animal Shelter Foundation (ASF).
- [Doga Day for Charity is coming up fast on August 6th!!!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/07/26/doga-day-for-charity-is-coming-up-fast-on-august-6th/) - Doga Day for Charity, a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Co-hosted by Out-U-Go! & Boulder's Natural Animal.
- [A Stranger? Us? More Like a Best Friend.](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/04/15/a-stranger-us-more-like-a-best-friend/) - So I know one of the most popular concerns among our new Pet Parents is whether or not they feel comfortable having someone they do not know in their home. They give us all sorts of detailed information, keys to their home, and access to their most precious belonging, their pets. So, I get it.
- [Happy Earth Day, Living Beings!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/04/03/happy-earth-day-living-beings/) - Every day is a great day to think and talk about our environmental conservation efforts, but the celebrated Earth Day is coming up on Monday, April 22. Skip the usual case of the Mondays and opt to have a smart and fun eco-experience with your four-legged children! Talk to your cat about responsible paper towel
- [Naperville Pet Sitting Superstar: Marci](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/06/naperville-pet-sitting-superstar-marci/) - For over a year, Naperville Pet Sitting Superstar, Marci, has been brightening the days of her regular pups and kitties and keeping things under control with her calm, patient way. She works full-time at another job and still manages to give her route 110%, with rarely a day missed--we don't know how she does it,
- [OUG! <3's BBQ: Best Barbecue Recipes for this Summer!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/07/16/best-barbecue-recipes/) - We sniffed around for the best barbecue recipes & ideas for this summer and found Honey Chicken Kabobs!
- [Meet Featured Oak Park & Chicago Pet Sitter: Anna!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/07/16/meet-featured-oak-park-chicago-pet-sitter-anna/) - We are so lucky to have Anna on staff!! Anna works in our Oak Park location every Saturday morning during the school year and helps out in Chicago over the Summer. My Furry Family: Lucy, a 12 year old, three-legged black lab. My family has had her since she was 3 months. My Favorite Animal
- [Enter Our “Get Out & Go!” Pet Photo Contest!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/08/29/enter-our-get-out-go-pet-photo-contest/) - Enter our pet photo contest for a chance to win $100 in free Out-U-Go! services! We're looking for pictures of you and your pet getting fit together!
- [Dog Walking & Cat Sitting Back to School Schedule Changes](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/08/07/dog-walking-cat-sitting-back-to-school-schedule-changes/) - Back to school means changes to furry families' dog walking and cat sitting schedules! Paw here to set up weekday or vacation pet care!
- [Get Your Tickets Now for Naperville Area Humane Society's Black Cat Ball!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/09/21/get-your-tickets-now-for-naperville-area-humane-societys-black-cat-ball/) - Friday, October 4, 2013 is the annual Naperville Area Humane Society Black Cat Ball at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville. Guests can look forward to an evening of dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, and lots of entertainment while raising much-needed funds for Naperville Area Humane Society! Tickets are $150; or, consider a Table Sponsorship and enjoy
- [Best of OUG! Top Dog Halloween Costumes: Naperville Edition! [PHOTOS]](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/10/24/best-of-oug-top-dog-halloween-costumes-naperville-edition-photos/) - Halloween is a pretty great holiday to share with your pet. Not only does every pup’s favorite word occur within its most popular exclamation, “trick or treat,” it is a day (…or week…or entire month) where a furry body running around in a little hot dog suit or carrying out an entire neighborhood watch shift,
- [Turkey & Cranberry Dog Cookies [Recipe]](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/10/31/turkey-cranberry-dog-cookies-recipe/) - In looking for ways to share a memorable Thanksgiving dinner with our pups sans slipping table scraps, we stumbled upon these Turkey & Cranberry Dog Cookies!
- [Meet Naperville Pup, Ruth!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/11/21/meet-naperville-pup-ruth/) - Beauty, brains and a sweet soul: this Naperville girl is one popular and busy dog!
- [Dog-Friendly Valentine's Day Red Velvet Pupcakes [Recipe]](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/02/07/dog-friendly-valentines-day-red-velvet-cupcakes-recipe/) - via Raising Healthy Dogs Baking a special snack is a great way to treat your four-legged friend this Valentine's Day. Your fur-baby will love these festive Dog-Friendly Red Velvet Pupcakes! Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil 1/2 cup honey 1 cup apple sauce (preferably natural without sugar) 1/3 cup beet puree or beet juice
- [Out-U-Go! Chicago Meets Furry Residents of Village Green's Historic Downtown Fisher Building](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/03/27/out-u-go-chicago-meets-furry-residents-of-village-greens-historic-downtown-fisher-building/) - Out-U-Go! established an exclusive pet care partnership with Village Green Property Management, meeting dogs of their Fisher Building in downtown Chicago!
- [First Year of OUG! Love in Madison](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/04/02/first-year-of-oug-love-in-madison/) - Celebrating an awesome first year for Madison's Top Dog, Lisa! We couldn't be prouder of her Wisconsin franchise location's success.
- [Join Out-U-Go! Madison Pet Care at the Puppy Up! Walk](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/04/24/join-out-u-go-madison-pet-care-at-the-puppy-up-walk/) - Out-U-Go! Madison will be helping raise funds for cancer research by taking part in the Puppy Up! Walk on May 4th. Sign up today!
- [Meet Madison's Awesome Pet Sitter, Erica!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/04/07/meet-madisons-awesome-pet-sitter-erica/) - Erica loves pets and has several of her own: three cats, two bunnies, one hedgehog, one mouse, and fish! Talk about a Critter Crew!
- [Meet Multi-Talented Madison Pet Sitter, Leona  ](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/03/24/meet-multi-talented-madison-pet-sitter-leona/) - Leona grew up on a horse farm in Maryland and still goes riding with her horse, Maggie. She is also an artist, mostly specializing in illustrations!
- [Meet Colorado Pet Sitting Superstar, Mark!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/03/28/meet-colorado-pet-sitting-superstar-mark/) - Mark loves spending time with your pups & kitties since he doesn't yet have a pet of his own! He's got his eye on a Shiba Inu rescue for when the time is right.
- [Join Out-U-Go! at Puttin' on the Leash 2014 Gala Event!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/03/31/join-out-u-go-at-puttin-on-the-leash-2014-gala-event/) - Join OUG! Boulder & Denver for food, drinks, an awesome live auction, and a HUGE silent auction! All funds raised go to the Humane Society of Boulder Valley.
- [Meet Tallahassee's Luckiest Lab, Mags! [PHOTO]](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/03/25/meet-tallahassees-luckiest-lab-mags-photo/) - Honestly? Is she adorable or what? Mags has a pretty great life with awesome parents who provide a loving & healthy home for this active senior gal.
- [Meet Adoptable Tallahassee Pups at Red Hills Horse Trials!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/03/06/meet-adoptable-tallahassee-pups-at-red-hills-horse-trials/) - Check out the wonderful adoptable pups Tallahassee animal rescue groups, including Big Dog Rescue, have available March 7-9 at the 2014 Red Hills Horse Trials.
- [Meet Chicago's Lincoln Park Neighborhood Pet Sitter & Office Assistant, Mallory!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/03/26/meet-chicago-lincoln-park-pet-sitter-office-assistant-mallory/) - Meet Mallory, Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood pet sitter! She not only walks dogs & cares for kitties, she helps us out here in the office!
- [Meet Oak Park Pet Sitter, Grace, and Her Adorable Pups! [PHOTO]](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/03/11/meet-oak-park-pet-sitter-grace-and-her-adorable-pups/) - Grace's favorite game is training her doggies--she makes sure it's lots of fun for both her and her pups! Meet Oak Park pet sitter, Grace!
- [Touchdown!! Chicago Superpups Sharpie & Taser Kick It at the Puppy Bowl](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/03/15/touchdown-chicago-superpups-sharpie-taser-kick-it-at-the-puppy-bowl/) - Tail wags to our pet sitter, Liz! Her rescue, ROMP Rescue, was the first Chicago organization ever selected to participate in Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl games!
- [Naperville Pet Events: West Suburban Humane Society's Wine Tasting to Benefit the Shelter](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/03/15/naperville-pet-events-west-suburban-humane-societys-wine-tasting-to-benefit-the-shelter/) - Enjoy some wine while benefiting a great cause: the pups & kitties of West Suburban Humane Society! Learn more about the event and save the date.
- [Naperville Dog-Friendly Events: Naperville Area Humane Society's 3nd Annual Human Race](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/03/10/naperville-dog-friendly-events-naperville-area-humane-societys-3nd-annual-human-race/) - The 3rd Annual Human Race is coming up in April! It is a 5K run or 2 mile fitness walk, where all ages can participate and DOGS ARE WELCOME on the fitness walk.
- [Out-U-Go! Madison, Fetch WI Rescue, and Karben4 Brewery Host Pints for Pups](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/03/12/out-u-go-madison-fetch-wi-rescue-and-karben4-brewery-host-pints-for-pups/) - Out-U-Go! Madison, Fetch WI Rescue, and Karben4 Brewery hosted Pints for Pups, raising money for homeless pups & kitties in Madison!
- [Dear Doge, Is it Spring (Break) yet?](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/03/06/dear-doge-is-it-spring-break-yet/) - Furry intel has it that we've got a few more weeks of winter weather ahead of us (Punxsutawney Phil reports and Doge confirms).
- [Meet Downers Grove Pet Sitting Extraordinare, Liz! Warning: Her Dogs Will Make You "Aww" Out Loud! [PHOTO]](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/03/05/meet-downers-grove-pet-sitting-extraordinare-liz-warning-her-dogs-will-make-you-aww-out-loud-photo/) - Meet our Downers Grove pet sitter, Liz, and her adorable furry family: a Chihuahua, a Yorki-poo, and an American Bulldog! The pups reveal their favorite toy, treat, and more...
- [Naperville Pet Event: Valentine Yappy Hour & 9th Anniversary Party at Two Bostons - Springbrook Location!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/02/20/naperville-pet-event-valentine-yappy-hour-9th-anniversary-party-at-two-bostons-springbrook-location/) - Two Bostons is wearing their hearts on their sleeves, celebrating their 9th anniversary in business with tons of treats and extra TLC for your best tail-waggin' buddies!
- [Meet Downers Grove Pet Sitter, Jenny N!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/03/07/meet-downers-grove-pet-sitter-jenny-n/) - Meet Downers Grove pet sitter, dog walker, cat chin scratcher, & so much more...Jenny N!
- [Check out Downers Grove's New Office Space!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/02/25/check-out-downers-groves-new-office-space/) - Out-U-Go! Downers Grove Pet Care is all settled into their new office at 9 N. Main Street in Lombard, Illinois!
- [Meet our New South Loop & Hyde Park Pack Leader Hannah's Pup, Figgins!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/02/28/meet-our-new-south-loop-hyde-park-pack-leader-hannahs-pup-figgins/) - Our new South Loop & Hyde Park Pack Leader, Hannah, brings with her an adorable best friend: her black pug, Figgins! See Figgins hard at work here in our office.
- [Meet Chicago South Loop & Hyde Park's Tiniest Pup, Ms. Bella!   ](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/03/03/meet-chicago-south-loop-hyde-parks-tiniest-pup-ms-bella/) - This sweet little lady has been officially our smallest pup for some time now! We love her smile and all the wiggles we get when we walk in...Once we find her, that is!
- [Meet Oak Park & Forest Park's Awesome Pet Sitter, Ciara!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/02/26/meet-oak-park-forest-park-awesome-pet-sitter-ciara/) - Ciara begins her weekdays with college courses, and she ends them walking your pups and visiting your kitties. What a great way to gear up for a late-night study session!
- [Meet Chicago's West Loop Pet Sitter, Laura!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/02/19/meet-chicagos-west-loop-pet-sitter-laura/) - Laura is one of our brave, strong souls who bikes in all four seasons. She navigates Chicago's West Loop neighborhood, walking dogs and caring for cats in the heat, rain, snow, and cold!
- [Chicagoland Chills: Ice, Snow, & Cold..Oh, my!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/02/20/chicagoland-chills-ice-snow-cold-oh-my/) - Wintertime in the Midwest is a (fun) challenge for our pet sitters! What it's like to have an outdoor job dog walking in the Chicago snow, cold, and ice.
- [Meet Tallahassee's Gorgeous George, a Sweet & Gentle Maine Coon Cat](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/02/19/meet-tallahassees-gorgeous-george-a-sweet-gentle-maine-coon-cat/) - George is obsessed with bubbles. His awesome Pet Parents blow them so he can watch them float around and, once in awhile, slap them with his cat paws!
- [Join OUG! Tallahassee at Florida Department of Corrections' 4th Annual DC Doggie Dash](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/02/18/join-oug-tallahassee-at-florida-department-of-corrections-4th-annual-dc-doggie-dash/) - Don't miss the 4th Annual DC Doggie Dash 5K & 1 mile fun run in Southwood, benefiting Florida Department of Corrections K-9 Units and Dog Obedience programs.
- [Flowers and Jewelry Ain't Gonna Cut It: How to Spend Valentine's Day with your Pet](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/02/14/flowers-and-jewelry-aint-gonna-cut-it-valentines-day-with-your-pet/) - From a dog-friendly cupcake recipe to pet-centric romcom movie suggestions, we've got you covered on how to spend a special Valentine's Day with your dog or cat!
- [Out-U-Go! Madison Turns One!  A Special Thanks from Top Dog, Lisa.](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/02/21/out-u-go-madison-turns-one-a-special-thanks-from-top-dog-lisa/) - This month, Out-U-Go! Pet Care Madison turns one! A special thanks from our Wisconsin location's Top Dog, Lisa
- [Meet Out-U-Go! Madison's Biggest Fan: Azul!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/02/24/meet-out-u-go-madisons-biggest-fan-azul/) - Our furry pal, Azul, has been part of the OUG! Madison family since we opened! Here, she reflects on her year of visits with us as we celebrate our Wisconsin location's first birthday: How long have you given your B.F.F.s at OUG! the privilege of providing your walks, love, and belly rubs? I've been B.F.F.s
- [Meet Denver & Boulder's Office Security & Quality Control Dog Officer, Jack!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/02/17/meet-denver-boulder-jack-dog/) - Jack is Out-U-Go! Denver & Boulder's Office Security & Quality Control Officer. His job responsibilities include hourly office perimeter checks, investigating smells, auditing treat supply, training sitters on head and butt scratching techniques, and sniffing down visitors.
- [Denver & Boulder's Hands for Paws Donation Drive To Benefit Maxfund No-Kill Shelter!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/02/13/denver-boulder-hands-for-paws-donation-drive-maxfund-no-kill-shelter/) - Thanks to pet parent donations, we donated leashes, dog beds, food & treats, paper towels, cleaning supplies, and more to the Maxfund No-Kill Shelter.
- [Downers Grove Out-U-Go! Pet Care Hands For Paws Holiday Donation Drive](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/01/24/downers-grove-out-u-go-pet-care-hands-for-paws-holiday-donation-drive/) - Thank you to all of our generous pet parents and staff who participated in our donation drive for Hinsdale Humane Society and West Suburban Humane Society!
- [Out-U-Go! Pet Care Services Partners with Village Green Property Management Services](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/01/28/out-u-go-pet-care-services-partners-with-village-green-property-management-services/) - The OUG! Gang is very excited to announce becoming the official pet care provider of Village Green properties! We will also be co-hosting pup and kitty events for their four-legged residents!
- [Meet Barkley, World Cup "Most Valuable Pup"](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/02/05/meet-barkley-world-cup-most-valuable-pup/) - Tallahassee dog Barkley's most favorite toy is his soccer ball--it's almost as big as he is! He even head butts the ball like Pelé himself.
- [The Zen of Buster](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/02/03/the-zen-of-buster-photo/) - Buster never loses interest in a tennis ball.
- [Meet Out-U-Go! Madison Pet Sitter, Anna!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/01/27/meet-out-u-go-madison-pet-sitter-anna/) - When Anna isn't distributing belly rubs and chin scratches to your furry families, you can find her buried in a good book!
- [Madison Out-U-Go! Pet Care Hands for Paws Donation Drive](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/01/17/madison-out-u-go-pet-care-hands-for-paws-donation-drive/) - Thank you to all our generous Pet Parents who contributed to OUG! Madison's Hands for Paws Donation Drive to benefit the Dane County Humane Society!
- [Naperville's Ms. Gretta In Search For Her Forever Human](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/01/30/naperville-gretta-in-search-for-forever-human/) - Gretta is a mellow, gentle girl who enjoys a nice stroll around the block every now and then...After all, she's a beagle, and her sniffer is far from being retired!
- [Naperville Out-U-Go! Pet Care Hands For Paws Holiday Donation Drive](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/01/23/naperville-out-u-go-pet-care-hands-for-paws-holiday-donation-drive/) - Thank you, Out-U-Go! Naperville Pet Parents, for your generous Hands for Paws holiday donations to benefit Naperville Area Humane Society!
- [Meet Out-U-Go! Boulder & Denver's New Assistant Manager, Leah!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/01/28/meet-out-u-go-boulder-denver-new-assistant-manager-leah/) - Leah is in charge of scheduling puppy playdates, kitty cuddle-time, and administering lots of hugs, belly rubs, ear scratches, and love!
- [Out-U-Go! Boulder Has Moved to an Awesome New Office!!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/01/22/out-u-go-boulder-has-moved-to-an-awesome-new-office/) - OUG! Boulder has relocated to an awesome, fully upgraded and brand new office, located at 3300 Arapahoe Ave Suite #204, Boulder, CO, and right above Jimmy John's!
- [Hanging with Tallahassee Cool Cat: Coconut](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/01/21/hanging-with-tallahassee-cool-cat-coconut/) - Coconut is a fun cat and we suspect a Zen master, specializing in cat magic, buffalo herd sound effects, and Christmas stocking content prediction.
- [Tallahassee Pet Event: Pets Ad Litem Celebrity Karaoke for K-9's and Kool Kats](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/01/31/tallahassee-pet-event-pets-ad-litem-celebrity-karaoke-for-k-9s-and-kool-kats/) - Join Out-U-Go! at the Pets Ad Litem Celebrity Karaoke for K-9's and Kool Kats!!! Check out local celebrities as they rock the house for a good cause!
- [Chicago & Oak Park Hands to Paws Donation Drive another Huge Success!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/01/29/chicago-oak-park-hands-to-paws-donation-drive-another-huge-success/) - Big Wags and Thank You to all our wonderful Pet Parents who helped us send donations to Chicago Canine Rescue and Oak Park's Animal Care League!
- [Meet Chicago's Most Tech-Savvy Kitty, Vera! [PHOTO]](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/01/20/meet-chicago-tech-savvy-cat-vera/) - We have our own internet sensation right here at Out-U-Go! Meet Vera, the cat who loves to play on the iPad. Her favorite game? Catzilla!
- [Meet South Loop's Favorite Burger (Hint: Not a Sandwich).](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/01/16/meet-south-loop-favorite-burger-not-a-sandwich/) - Meet Mr. Burger. Yes, you are reading that correctly! Oddly enough, his favorite food...chicken.
- [Look out, Fashion Week!  New Out-U-Go! Apparel Hits Streets Winter 2013 / 2014](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/01/15/look-out-fashion-week-new-out-u-go-apparel-hits-streets-winter-2013-2014/) - You don't have to look to the runways of Paris or Milan for the latest fashion. Out-U-Go! Pet Sitters are sporting their newest apparel and looking quite spiffy if we do say so ourselves!
- [Welcome OUG! Downers Grove's New Pet Sitting Pack Leader, Angela!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/01/13/welcome-oug-downers-grove-new-pet-sitter-pack-leader-angela/) - We are excited to welcome Angela in her new role as Pack Leader! Angela will be providing office support, including scheduling dog walks and cat sitting!
- [Meet Madison Pet Sitter, Annie!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/01/08/meet-madison-pet-sitter-annie/) - Meet Madison's pet sitting superstar, Annie! Annie graduated from UW-Madison with a Sociology degree, plays the guitar...poorly, and can speak Italian!
- [Meet Oak Park Pet Sitter, David! ](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/01/07/meet-oak-park-pet-sitter-david/) - David has been walking dogs around the central area of Oak Park for nearly nine months now!
- [Meet Boulder Pack Leader, Kristen Fernandez!](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/01/06/meet-boulder-pack-leader-kristen-fernandez/) - Meet Boulder's new head dog walker, Kristen Fernandez! Kristen shares her life philosophy, X-Men character super power, and hidden talent.
- [ABC 7 Chicago features Out-U-Go! for Extreme Cold Weather!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/12/31/abc-7-chicago-features-out-u-go-for-extreme-cold-weather/) - Out-U-Go! Pet Care was recently featured on Chicagoland's ABC 7 News in a clip exploring what it's like to work outdoors in chillier temperatures and snow!
- [Boulder & Denver's Wrapped Out-U-Go! Mobile](https://blog.outugo.com/2014/01/02/boulder-denver-wrapped-out-u-go-mobile/) - Our newest bright, fun and fully-wrapped truck has been seen roaming the streets of Denver & Boulder. Keep your eyes peeled for your favorite Colorado pet care pals!
- [Meet Oak Park's SitStayRead Certified Reading Assistance Dog, Buster!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/12/19/meet-oak-parks-sit-stay-read-certified-reading-assistance-dog-buster/) - Out-U-Go! Oak Park pup, Buster, spends his days reading with kids to help improve literacy skills and foster a love of learning in at-risk children!
- [Naperville Top Dog Dog Berkeley Moon on the Cover of Naperville Area Humane Society's 2014 Pet Calendar!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/12/18/naperville-top-dog-dog-berkeley-moon-on-the-cover-of-naperville-area-humane-societys-2014-pet-calendar/) - Out-U-Go! Pet Care Naperville's very own Top Dog Dog, Berkeley Moon, made the COVER of the 2014 Naperville Area Humane Society Pet Calendar!
- [Meet OUG! Tallahassee Rescue Dog, Ralphie!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/12/17/meet-tallahassee-rescue-dog-ralphie/) - Ralphie won the dog lottery when he was adopted from Last Hope Rescue in Tallahassee by a loving family! We love hanging with this sweet rescue dog!
- [Meet Denver & Boulder Pet Sitter, Gabe!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/11/27/meet-denver-boulder-pet-sitter-gabe/) - I'm in charge of: Canine posterior oscillation... I make sure tails are wagging. My super power would be: The ability to always pull exact change from my pocket.
- [OUG! Denver Pet Care has a moved to a new office! [PHOTOS]](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/11/25/oug-denver-pet-care-has-a-moved-to-a-new-office/) - After a lot of careful planning, OUG! Denver recently relocated to an awesome, freshly remodeled office space. Located between 2nd and 3rd on Broadway in Denver, our new space is huge, bright, colorful, and awesome!
- [Meet South Loop - Hyde Park Pup, Chloe!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/11/20/meet-south-loop-hyde-park-pup-chloe/) - Chloe and her fave South Loop - Hyde Park pet sitter, Tim, enjoy long walks in the park and staring into each others' eyes.
- [Where in the World is your Top Dog?](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/11/19/where-in-the-world-is-your-top-dog/) - Watch out for your first peek at the new OUG! South Loop - Hyde Park mobile! BONUS! The first Pet Parent to find us gets two free visits just for keeping those eyes peeled!!
- [Unleashed & Uncorked: Dane County Humane Society Pet Fundraiser Event](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/10/21/unleashed-uncorked-dane-county-humane-society-pet-fundraiser-event/) - Out-U-Go! Madison Pet Care joined Dane County Humane Society for their Unleashed & Uncorked pet fundraiser event, helping shelter pets in need.
- [Best of OUG! Top Dog Halloween Costumes: Chicago & Oak Park Edition! [PHOTOS]](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/10/31/best-of-oug-top-dog-halloween-costumes-chicago-oak-park-edition-photos/) - Halloween is a pretty great holiday to share with your pet. Meet a few of our Chicago & Oak Park pet pals in their best dog Halloween costumes!
- [Best of OUG! Top Dog Halloween Costumes: Downers Grove Doggies Edition! [PHOTOS]](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/10/30/best-of-oug-top-dog-halloween-costumes-downers-grove-doggies-edition-photos/) - Halloween is a pretty great holiday to share with your pet. Meet a few of our Downers Grove pet pals in their best dog Halloween costumes!
- [Best of OUG! Top Dog Halloween Costumes: Tallahassee Tails Edition! [PHOTOS]](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/10/30/best-of-oug-top-dog-halloween-costumes-tallahassee-edition-photos/) - Halloween is a pretty great holiday to share with your pet. Meet a few of our Tallahassee pet pals in their best dog Halloween costumes!
- [Best of OUG! Top Dog Halloween Costumes: Denver Dogs & Boulder Buddies Edition!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/10/23/best-of-oug-top-dog-halloween-costumes-denver-dogs-boulder-buddies-edition/) - Halloween is a pretty great holiday to share with your pet. Meet a few of our Denver & Boulder pet pals in their best dog Halloween costumes!
- [Best of OUG! Top Dog Halloween Costumes: South Loop Edition! [PHOTOS]](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/10/30/best-of-oug-top-dog-halloween-costumes-south-loop-edition-photos/) - Halloween is a pretty great holiday to share with your pet. Meet a few of our South Loop pet pals in their best dog Halloween costumes!
- [Meet Madison Pet Sitting Superstar, Kristine!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/10/22/meet-madison-pet-sitting-superstar-kristine/) - Kristine was so impressed with Out-U-Go! as a pet parent that she jumped at the chance to join the Madison pet care team, loving each pet as much as her own!
- [Meet Denver and Boulder Pet Sitting Extraordinaire, Caitlin!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/10/16/meet-denver-and-boulder-pet-sitting-extraordinaire-caitlin/) - Meet our Denver and Boulder pet sitting staff! Pet sitter, Caitlin, loves dog walking and hanging out with your furry families!
- [How to Help Colorado Flood Victims](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/10/15/how-to-help-colorado-flood-victims/) - Colorado suffered terrible flooding this September, and Humane Society of Boulder Valley is accepting donations to help pets in need in the wake of the storm.
- [Meet Downers Grove Pet Sitting Extraordinaire, Meagan, and her pup Lucy!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/10/18/meet-downers-grove-pet-sitting-extraordinaire-meagan-and-her-pup-lucy/) - Downers Grove pet sitting superstar, Meagan, and her pup, Lucy, love to take daily dog walks together, covering about 3 miles a day!
- [Hinsdale Humane Society's Adopt a Dog Month](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/10/14/hinsdale-humane-societys-adopt-a-dog-month/) - Out-U-Go! Downers Grove Pet Care is helping Hinsdale Humane Society in their Adopt a Dog Month. Adopt a dog this month to enter to win prizes, including OUG! visits!
- [Meet Featured OUG! Naperville Dog, Ms. Molly!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/10/08/meet-featured-oug-naperville-dog-ms-molly/) - OUG! Naperville dog, Ms. Molly, is a happy, silly, "teddy bear" of a girl with nothing but love in her heart and an incredible family to match.
- [Naperville Area Humane Society Black Cat Ball](https://blog.outugo.com/2012/10/20/naperville-area-humane-society-black-cat-ball/) - Naperville Area Humane Society hosted its annual Black Cat Ball Fundraiser to benefit the pets and programs of the organization.
- [Meet Tallahasseee Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Extraordinare, Jennifer & Her Golden Retriever Friend, Krooke!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/09/20/meet-tallahasseee-pet-sitting-dog-walking-extraordinare-jennifer-her-golden-retriever-friend-krooke/) - OUG! Tallahassee pet sitting team's Jennifer loves her job and the dogs she walks, and it shows! Here she is pictured with her golden retriever sidekick, Krooke!
- [Meet Boulder / Denver Pet Sitter & Dog Walking Extraordinaire, Loni!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/09/19/meet-boulder-denver-pet-sitter-dog-walking-extraordinaire-loni/) - Boulder / Denver Pet Sitter, Loni, takes great care of your dogs and cats as she does her own Basenji pup, Kevin! She loves her job and her furry friends!
- [Meet Downers Grove / Lombard Dog Walker & Pet Sitter Extraordinaire, Angela!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/09/16/meet-downers-grove-lombard-dog-walker-pet-sitter-extraordinaire-angela/) - When Angela isn't walking dogs for Out-U-Go! Downers Grove in Lombard, IL, she's relaxing with her own furry family of two cats!
- [Out-U-Go! Boulder Pet Care Participates in Boulder Google Office's Bring Your Dog to Work Day!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/09/11/out-u-go-boulder-pet-care-participates-in-boulder-google-offices-bring-your-dog-to-work-day/) - OUG! Boulder dog walkers & pet sitters helped Boulder Google staff by walking dogs for their office's Bring Your Dog To Work Day!
- [West Suburban Humane Society's Barkapalooza Pet-Friendly Event](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/09/15/west-suburban-humane-societys-barkapalooza-pet-friendly-event/) - Join Out-U-Go! Downers Grove pet care at West Suburban Humane Society's Barkapalooza pet-friendly event!
- [Meet Nutzy Mutz & Crazy Catz Madison, WI, Pet Boutique Owner, Liz Perry](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/09/14/meet-nutzy-mutz-crazy-catz-madison-wi-pet-boutique-owner-liz-perry/) - Liz Perry owns Nutzy Mutz & Crazy Cats pet boutique in Madison, Wisconsin. Meet Liz and her adorable adoptable kitties!
- [Fetch Rescue WI and Out-U-Go! Madison Pet Care](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/09/12/fetch-rescue-wi-and-out-u-go-madison-pet-care/) - Out-U-Go! Madison Pet Care had a blast at Fetch Rescue WI's sand volleyball tournament to help raise money for rescued pets!
- [Meet Oak Park Dog Walker & Pet Sitter Extraordinaire, Nora!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/09/13/meet-oak-park-dog-walker-pet-sitter-extraordinaire-nora/) - Oak Park dog walker Nora's experience in caring for horses has been helpful in taking care of your (much smaller!) furry families! Meet our Oak Park pet sitter.
- [Meet Chicago Dog Walker & Wicker Park Pet Sitter Extraordinaire, Scott](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/09/10/meet-chicago-dog-walker-wicker-park-pet-sitter-extraordinaire-scott/) - Meet our Wicker Park pet sitter! Chicago dog walker, Scott, bikes his way into the hearts of neighborhood pets!
- [Meet South Loop / Hyde Park Pup, Pickle!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/09/06/meet-south-loop-hyde-park-pup-pickle/) - Meet Pickle, a cute South Loop / Hyde Park pup with a silly sense of humor!
- [A New South Loop Pack Leader is Coming!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/09/06/a-new-south-loop-pack-leader-is-coming/) - A new South Loop Pack Leader is joining the Out-U-Go! team! She can't wait to introduce herself to pet parents of South Loop & Hyde Park.
- [Get Out & Go! to Win $100 of OUG! Care](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/09/05/get-out-go-to-win-100-of-oug-care/) - We're looking for photos of you and your pets in action! Enter our pet health photo contest for a chance to win $100 in free Out-U-Go! visits!
- [Meet Madison Pet Sitter Extraordinaire, Emily!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/09/05/meet-madison-pet-sitter-extraordinaire-emily/) - When our awesome Madison pet sitter Emily is not working as a Special Education Teacher, she is pampering your pooches with love!
- [Meet Downers Grove Pet Sitter Extraordinaire, Jessica](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/09/05/meet-downers-grove-pet-sitter-extraordinaire-jessica/) - Jessica is a Downers Grove pet sitter / superstar! Learn more about her own furry family and volunteer work for West Suburban Humane Society.
- [20th Annual West Suburban Humane Society Barkapalooza](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/09/05/20th-annual-west-suburban-humane-society-barkapalooza/) - West Suburban Humane Society's 20th Annual Barkapalooza is nearing! Join Out-U-Go! Pet Care at this pet-friendly event!
- [Zsa Zsa's Story To Be Featured in Dog Coffee Table Book](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/09/10/zsa-zsa-story-to-be-featured-in-dog-coffee-table-book/) - One of OUG!'s Oak Park dogs is soon to be featured in a coffee table book about her pregnant mother's rescue from a puppy mill!
- [Former Head Oak Park Dog Walker & her Baby Daughter Marley! [PHOTO]](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/09/08/former-head-oak-park-dog-walker-her-baby-daughter-marley-photo/) - Former head Oak Park Dog Walker, Sarah, welcomes with her husband Jon their newborn baby daughter Marley into the world.
- [Meet Colorado Pet Sitter Extraordinaire, C.J.!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/09/05/meet-colorado-pet-sitter-extraordinaire-c-j/) - Colorado pet sitter C.J. loves making sure your pups get out & about to smell the world! She has a dog and two cats at home.
- [In Loving Memory of Dini](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/08/30/in-loving-memory-of-dini/) - It is with a very heavy heart that I share we lost Dini. For thirteen years, she has been my loving family member, encouraging coworker, and personal shadow.
- [Summer Safety: Dogs and Hot Cars Don't Mix! [Infographic]](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/07/16/summer-safety-dogs-and-hot-cars-dont-mix-infographic/) - Dogs and hot cars don't mix! Keep your pooch at home if errands mean leaving him in the car. Temperatures inside a parked car quickly rise to dangerous degrees!
- [Meet OUG!'s Featured Madison Pet Sitter, Meagan](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/07/24/meet-ougs-featured-madison-pet-sitter-meagan/) - Madison pet sitter and B.F.F. to Madison dogs & cats shares a few fun facts about herself!
- [Madison Events: DogFest 2013](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/07/23/madison-events-dogfest-2013/) - Out-U-Go! Madison participated in Mounds Dog Fest, which took place on June 9, 2013 at Angell Park in Sun Prairie (315 Park St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590).
- [Meet Featured OUG! Colorado Pet Sitter, Jake!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/07/23/meet-featured-oug-colorado-pet-sitter-jake/) - Jake is B.F.F. to Colorado pets! His own furry (and not-so-furry) family includes two cats, a guinea pig, an iguana, a bearded dragon, and a fish!
- [OUG! at 31st Annual Highlands Street Fair: Denver Events](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/07/23/oug-at-31st-annual-highlands-street-fair-denver-events/) - One of our favorite Denver events, 31st Annual Highlands Street Fair, took place on Saturday June 15, 2013 in historic Northwest Denver.
- [Meet Cooper](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/07/23/meet-cooper/) - Cooper is the often misunderstood fur child of Tallahassee Out-U-Go!'s very own Pack Leader, whose weird behavior causes humans to love him to distraction!
- [Mickey's Lakeside Cafe in Tallahassee FL: A Wag of the Tail and 4 Paws!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/07/23/mickeys-lakeside-cafe-in-tallahassee-fl-a-wag-of-the-tail-and-4-paws/) - Swing by Mickey's Lakeside Cafe in Tallahassee FL at the Cottages at Lake Ella. The food is top notch and....wait for it....it's pet friendly!
- [Join Out-U-Go! Downers Grove for Paws on the Path](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/07/23/join-out-u-go-downers-grove-for-paws-on-the-path/) - Join Out-U-Go! Downers Grove for the 3rd annual Paws on the Path event, scheduled for Saturday, September 7th on the Prairie Path in Villa Park.
- [Join Out-U-Go! in Chicago's South Loop for Grant Bark Park Play Date!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/07/22/join-out-u-go-in-chicagos-south-loop-for-grant-bark-park-play-date/) - Hang with your Top Dog, Pack Leader, and some of the gang on Sunday July 28th from 9am to 12pm at Grant Bark Park in Chicago's South Loop / Hyde Park neighborhood.
- [Sierra Kitty](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/07/22/sierra-kitty/) - Naperville cat Sierra doesn't hunt mice--she pushes the mouse around her favorite web sites!
- [Best Vets in Downers Grove, IL](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/06/21/best-vets-in-downers-grove-il/) - Some of our favorite vets in Downers Grove area, including Elmhurst Animal Care Center, Hinsdale Animal Hospital, and All Creatures Great and Small.
- [Best Vets in Naperville, IL](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/06/21/best-vets-in-naperville-il/) - Our picks for some of the best vets in Naperville, including Danada Veterinary Hospital, Ness Exotic Wellness Center, and The Welcome Waggin' location and hours
- [Best Vets in Chicago, IL](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/06/21/best-vets-in-chicago-il/) - Some of our favorite vets in Chicago, IL, including Animal Medical Center of Chicago, Roscoe Village Animal Hospital, Animal Emergency & Treatment Center of Chicago, Blum Animal Hospital, and West Wrigley Animal Hospital.
- [Best Vets in Denver, CO](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/06/20/best-vets-in-denver-co/) - Our picks for the best vets in Denver, CO, including VCA Firehouse Animal Hospital, Urban Vet Care, and Alameda East Veterinary Hospital
- [Best Vets in Madison, WI](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/06/18/best-vets-in-madison-wi/) - Our picks for best vets in Madison, WI, including A Breed Apart Animal Hospital, Odyssey Vet Clinic, and UW Veterinary Care.
- [Top 3 Scenic Dog Walking Routes in Tallahassee](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/06/17/top-3-scenic-dog-walking-routes-in-tallahassee/) - Our picks for the best dog walking routes in Tallahassee, including Ravine Trail at Maclay Gardens, Miccosukee Canopy Road Greenway Trail, and Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail
- [Top 3 Scenic Dog Walking Routes in Denver](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/06/17/top-3-scenic-dog-walking-routes-in-denver/) - Our picks for the best dog walking routes in Denver, including around Berkeley Lake, Sloan's Lake, and Wash Park!
- [Top 3 Scenic Dog Walking Routes in Boulder](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/23/top-3-scenic-dog-walking-routes-in-boulder/) - Our picks for the top 3 scenic dog walking routes in Boulder, CO! Find the best dog walks around Dry Creek Open Space, Mt. Sanitas Open Space, and more.
- [Featured OUG! Dog Photo: Naperville's Mr. Otis](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/06/featured-oug-dog-photo-naperville-mr-oti/) - Don't let Mr. Otis fool you--he's almost 15 years old but has got the heart and soul of a pup half his age! We have the pleasure of seeing this sweet boy all week long and can't get enough of his kind nature and gentle way--and boy, oh boy, he kills us with cuteness, as
- [Top 4 Scenic Dog Walking Routes in Downers Grove](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/23/top-4-scenic-dog-walking-routes-in-downers-grove/) - Finding great, scenic dog walking routes in Downers Grove is something we’re always sniffing around for. While Sherlock’s nose is to the ground (searching for squirrel clues, of course!), it’s a treat for parents to take in such sights as unique architecture, local history, or beautiful natural landscapes. Our paws have done some walkin’, so
- [Top 3 Scenic Dog Walking Routes in South Loop](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/23/top-3-scenic-dog-walking-routes-in-south-loop/) - Finding great, scenic dog walking routes in South Loop neighborhood of Chicago, IL, is something we’re always sniffing around for. While Sherlock’s nose is to the ground (searching for squirrel clues, of course!), it’s a treat for parents to take in such sights as unique architecture, local history, or beautiful natural landscapes. Our paws have
- [Top 3 Scenic Dog Walking Routes in Naperville](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/23/top-3-scenic-dog-walking-routes-in-naperville/) - Finding great, scenic dog walking routes in Naperville is something we’re always sniffing around for. While Sherlock’s nose is to the ground (searching for squirrel clues, of course!), it’s a treat for parents to take in such sights as unique architecture, local history, or beautiful natural landscapes. Our paws have done some walkin’, so we’ve
- [Top 3 Scenic Dog Walking Routes in Oak Park](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/21/top-3-scenic-dog-walking-routes-in-oak-park/) - Finding great, scenic dog walking routes in Oak Park is something we’re always sniffing around for. While Sherlock’s nose is to the ground (searching for squirrel clues, of course!), it’s a treat for parents to take in such sights as unique architecture, local history, or beautiful natural landscapes. Our paws have done some walkin’, so
- [Top 3 Scenic Dog Walking Routes in Chicago](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/16/top-dog-walking-routes-in-chicago/) - Finding great, scenic dog walking routes in Chicago is something we’re always sniffing around for. While Sherlock’s nose is to the ground (searching for squirrel clues, of course!), it’s a treat for parents to take in such sights as unique architecture, local history, or beautiful natural landscapes. Our paws have done some walkin’, so we’ve
- [Meet Madison Pet Sitting Superstar: Robin!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/15/meet-madison-pet-sitting-superstar-robin/) - Learn a little more about our Madison pet sitting superstars! Robin, specializing in cat care, is already becoming B.F.F.'s (your Best Friend's Friend) with Madison area pets. I'm in charge of: Kitty Care! I dispense treats, chin scratches, and lots of love while pet parents are away! My furry family: 13 year old Zoe, who
- [Dane County Humane Society Bark & Wine Event](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/15/dane-county-humane-society-bark-wine-event/) - Join Out-U-Go! Madison at Dane County Humane Society Bark & Wine for a lively evening of wine, beer, desserts, music and furry hosts at their eleventh annual event. All proceeds go to Dane County Humane Society programs and services in support of animals in need.
- [Meet Tallahassee Pet Sitting Superstar: Richard](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/15/meet-tallahassee-pet-sitting-superstar-richard/) - Join us in welcoming a brand new member of the OUG! Tally Team! Richard is a herpetologist that comes to us from the Indianapolis Zoo, where he took care of reptiles, birds, and small mammals, including the meerkats!! I know...the MEERKATS! Pretty darn cool, huh?! He also has loads of experience of the canine and
- [Tallahassee Pet Care Just Got Greener](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/15/out-u-go-tallahassee-pet-care-is-going-greener/) - Believe me: we go through A LOT of poop bags!! That's why OUG! Tally is teaming up with our friends at Greentrees Pet Waste Removal Service to go a little greener--one poop bag at a time!! Greentrees is committed to maintaining a clean environment that is safe and healthy for individuals and their families. Greentrees
- [Meet South Loop's Cleverest Pup, TJ!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/15/meet-south-loop-cleverest-pup/) - This picture explains our little man perfectly! We get to spend lots of time with him while his mama travels and have learned all of his hobbies and interests. Here he is schooling Aya in a game of chess at the park in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood!
- [Spring is Here, South Loop Pup Parents!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/15/spring-is-here-south-pup/) - We're so happy to finally see some signs of Spring! We're getting our summer of fun organized with some pretty great events. Stay tuned because we would love to see our current and new Pet Parents with South Loop pups this summer!
- [Meet Oak Park Pet Sitting Superstar: Owen!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/14/meet-oak-park-pet-sitting-superstar-owen/) - Meet our featured Oak Park pet sitting superstar, Owen! Owen dog walks mostly in Forest Park, where is he B.F.F. (Best Friend's Friend) to many of your happy pups! AKA: Ozone My favorite game: Balderdash My superpower would be: Telekinesis My furry family: My Pharaoh Hound and Lab mix Luca; she's two years old. Life
- [Featured Chicago Pet Sitting Superstar: Maggie!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/14/featured-chicago-pet-sitting-superstar-maggie/) - Meet our Chicago Pet Sitting Superstar, Maggie! Maggie dog walks in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago and is B.F.F. (Best Friend's Friend) to many of the area's pups! AKA: Mags Best gift ever: My first camera, definitely. My superpower would be: The ability to fly. How convenient and awesome would that be?! Favorite animal
- [Schedule Your Memorial Day Oak Park Pet Care Visits!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/14/schedule-your-memorial-day-oak-park-pet-care-visits/) - Sooo, it's been raining, huh? Flooded basements, muddy paws, traffic jams, thunderstorms. My, oh my! We are ready for some fun in the sun! And we're in luck: Memorial Day, the official kick-off to Summer, is near! We'd love to visit your furry family while you are enjoying the Memorial Day Weekend away from home.
- [Schedule Your Memorial Day Chicago Pet Care!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/14/memorial-day-chicago-pet-care/) - Sooo, it's been raining, huh? Flooded basements, muddy paws, traffic jams, thunderstorms. My, oh my! We are ready for some fun in the sun! And we're in luck: Memorial Day, the official kick-off to Summer, is near! We'd love to visit your furry family while you are enjoying the Memorial Day Weekend away from home.
- [Best Dog Parks in Madison, WI](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/02/06/best-dog-parks-in-madison-wi/) - Dog parents understand the importance of finding a great local dog park. Dog parks are a great resource for your furry friend to run to his heart’s content, interact with other dogs, sniff new things, and buddy up to humans in attempts to gain cookies. It is also a great place for pet parents to
- [Downers Grove Pet Sitting Superstar: Jeanine](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/06/downers-grove-pet-sitting-superstar-jeanine/) - Jeanine started with Out-U-Go! Downers Grove in March of 2011. She has been an important asset and a Downers Grove Pet Sitting Superstar since day one. Her knowledge and compassion for the pets she takes care of is super special and truly amazing. Outside of caring for our OUG! pups and kitties, Jeanine is often
- [Hinsdale Humane Society Pet Walk: 24th Annual Pet Event](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/06/hinsdale-humane-society-pet-walk-24th-annual-pet-event/) - Come woof "hello" to Out-U-Go! as we help support the Hinsdale Humane Society Pet Walk! This is the organization's 24th annual Pet Walk, taking place on Sunday, June 2nd from 9am to 1pm at Katherine Legge Memorial Park in Hinsdale. The event is their largest fundraiser, a walk-a-thon for people and pets, helping homeless animals
- [Featured OUG! Cat Photo: Layla](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/06/featured-oug-cat-photo-layla/) - I'm in charge of: Being furry. My furry family: My dog Berkeley and some other annoying kitty. Super power: Being furry. Best Thing Ever: The indentation that develops on the bed after 12+ hrs of lying in the same spot (as you can see, I am working on creating this in my featured cat photo).
- [Colorado Pet Events: Spaw Day Sale at Only Natural Pet Store](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/06/colorado-pet-events-spaw-day-sale/) - We had an AWESOME time at the Out-U-Go! Booth for the Only Natural Pet Store Spaw Day Sale on April 6th! Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by our table to say hello. We'd also like to thank Only Natural Pet Store for hosting this and other fun Colorado pet events! It was
- [Dog Events in Naperville IL: Wags & Wellness](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/06/dog-events-in-naperville-il-wags-wellness/) - Support Naperville Area Humane Society on Saturday, June 8, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Seager Park in Naperville to learn fun ways to keep you and your pet healthy. Wags & Wellness is one of the many great summer family and dog events in Naperville IL, featuring fun activities, health screenings and
- [Naperville Area Humane Society Human Race 2013](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/05/06/naperville-area-humane-society-human-race-2013/) - Join us in the 2nd Annual Naperville Area Humane Society Human Race run/walk! The event takes place on Saturday, April 27 at 9:00 AM at the Esplanade at Locust Point in Downers Grove. It is a 5K run or 2 mile fitness walk. All ages can participate and dogs are welcome on the fitness walk.
- [Tail Wags to Tallahassee Vet, Dr. Appel!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/02/18/a-wag-of-the-tail-to-tallahassee-vet-dr-appel/) - Dr. Jennell Appel is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist at Los Robles Animal Hospital. Sounds pretty high tech, huh? Actually, this Tallahassee vet happens to be the only of her kind in the Big Bend Area! Dr. Appel (Dr. J) has literally given Top Dog Elizabeth Tull's sweet rescue dog, Delta, a chance for a
- [Best Dog Parks in Tallahassee, FL](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/02/20/best-dog-parks-in-tallahassee-fl/) - Dog parents understand the importance of finding a great local dog park. Dog parks are a great resource for your furry friend to run to his heart’s content, interact with other dogs, sniff new things, and buddy up to humans in attempts to gain cookies. It is also a great place for pet parents to
- [Best Dog Parks in Downers Grove, IL](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/02/20/best-dog-parks-in-downers-grove-il/) - Dog parents understand the importance of finding a great local dog park. Dog parks are a great resource for your furry friend to run to his heart’s content, interact with other dogs, sniff new things, and buddy up to humans in attempts to gain cookies. It is also a great place for pet parents to
- [Best Dog Parks in Boulder, CO](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/02/06/best-dog-parks-in-boulder-co/) - Dog parents understand the importance of finding a great local dog park. Dog parks are a great resource for your furry friend to run to his heart’s content, interact with other dogs, sniff new things, and buddy up to humans in attempts to gain cookies. It is also a great place for pet parents to
- [Best Dog Parks in Oak Park, IL](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/02/06/best-dog-parks-in-oak-park-il/) - Dog parents understand the importance of finding a great local dog park. Dog parks are a great resource for your furry friend to run to his heart’s content, interact with other dogs, sniff new things, and buddy up to humans in attempts to gain cookies. It is also a great place for pet parents to
- [Best Dog Parks in Denver, CO](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/02/06/best-dog-parks-in-denver-co/) - Dog parents understand the importance of finding a great local dog park. Dog parks are a great resource for your furry friend to run to his heart’s content, interact with other dogs, sniff new things, and buddy up to humans in attempts to gain cookies. It is also a great place for pet parents to
- [Best Dog Parks in Chicago, IL](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/02/20/best-dog-parks-in-chicago-il-2/) - Dog parents understand the importance of finding a great local dog park. Dog parks are a great resource for your furry friend to run to his heart’s content, interact with other dogs, sniff new things, and buddy up to humans in attempts to gain cookies. It is also a great place for pet parents to
- [Best Dog Parks in South Loop, Chicago, IL](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/02/20/best-dog-parks-in-south-loop-chicago-il/) - Dog parents understand the importance of finding a great local dog park. Dog parks are a great resource for your furry friend to run to his heart’s content, interact with other dogs, sniff new things, and buddy up to humans in attempts to gain cookies. It is also a great place for pet parents to
- [Best Dog Parks in Naperville, IL](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/02/20/best-dog-parks-in-naperville-il/) - Dog parents understand the importance of finding a great local dog park. Dog parks are a great resource for your furry friend to run to his heart’s content, interact with other dogs, sniff new things, and buddy up to humans in attempts to gain cookies. It is also a great place for pet parents to
- [Best Vets in South Loop, Chicago, IL](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/02/25/best-vets-in-south-loop-chicago-il/) - Keeping your four-legged child bright-eyed and bushy-tailed is of the utmost importance to loving pet parents. At home, you can ensure that your furry baby is happy and healthy through everyday activities, such as: Taking long walks on the beach (or sidewalk) Giving zillions of belly rubs Feeding delicious & nutritious meals Falling asleep on
- [Best Vets in Boulder, CO](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/02/25/best-vets-in-boulder-co/) - Keeping your four-legged child bright-eyed and bushy-tailed is of the utmost importance to loving pet parents. At home, you can ensure that your furry baby is happy and healthy through everyday activities, such as: Taking long walks on the beach (or sidewalk) Giving zillions of belly rubs Feeding delicious & nutritious meals Falling asleep on
- [Best Vets in Oak Park, IL](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/02/25/best-vets-in-oak-park-il/) - Keeping your four-legged child bright-eyed and bushy-tailed is of the utmost importance to loving pet parents. At home, you can ensure that your furry baby is happy and healthy through everyday activities, such as: Taking long walks on the beach (or sidewalk) Giving zillions of belly rubs Feeding delicious & nutritious meals Falling asleep on
- [A Tail Waggin' Get Together!!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/03/10/a-tail-waggin-get-together/) - Looking for some fun Saturday plans? Join us for a furry St. Patrick's day celebration at the Berkeley Dog Park on Saturday, March 12th!
- [A fairy-tale ending...](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/03/11/a-fairy-tale-ending/) - Carly, Chicago Out-U-Go! Top Dog, recently found a stray dog hit by a car. Read the amazing story of how it all turned out!
- [Warm Weather is Coming!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/03/11/warm-weather-is-coming/) - Hey Gang! We're so excited that Spring is just around the corner! Maybe not so much that we have to move our clocks forward and lose out on that one hour of sleep. Although, it will be nice to have my pups wake me up and look at the clock to see 7am instead of
- [Two Weeks with Sam](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/03/14/two-weeks-with-sam/) - Amanda spent one wild night making her way to Sam's house during the Chicago blizzard!
- [Let's Get Those Paws Up!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/03/15/lets-get-those-paws-up/) - Participate in an online petition for a new Dog Friendly Area in Chicago!
- [Loose Leash Walking](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/03/16/loose-leash-walking/) - Tips on equipment and techniques that will help you teach your dog to walk loosely on leash.
- [The Bulldog Pack](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/03/21/the-bulldog-pack/) - Buddi & Orecchio thought they knew exactly how their pack worked, until John came along! Read how this bulldog pack ticks!
- [The Out-U-Go! Franchise Program](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/03/25/the-out-u-go-franchise-program/) - Out-U-Go! offers a turn key franchise program that can be started quickly. For our franchisee's that means flexibility, financial freedom, fun, and fur.
- [Easy way to help homeless dogs in Chicago!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/03/21/easy-way-to-help-homeless-dogs-in-chicago/) - You shop at Dominick's? Earn money for Chicago Canine Rescue just by shopping there!
- [Tales from a Naperville Pet Parent!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/03/24/tales-from-a-naperville-pet-parent/) - Read about Amy's adventure in finding out just what was troubling Miss Penny's tummy. Oh the length we go for our dogs!
- [Celebrating Our Sweet 15](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/03/27/celebrating-our-sweet-15/) - Out-U-Go! is celebrating our 15th year of dog walking and pet sitting. Thanks to all our pet parents, staff, and friends for all your support.
- [It's a Tail as Old as Time](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/03/29/tails-from-the-life-of-a-dog/) - My story of how I started as a young pup and ended up as chief cookie officer of Out-U-Go!
- [Dog Walkers - Part Ninja, Part Viking, Part Teacher](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/03/30/dog-walkers-part-ninja-part-viking-part-teacher/) - Dog walkers use lots of skills to make it through a day of dog walking. Part of them come from the Ninja, part of them from the Vikings, and part of them from teachers. John's dogs have quirks, lots of fun quirks!
- [The Millionaire Dog Matchmaker](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/04/05/the-millionaire-dog-matchmaker/) - Top Dog Amanda is the newest Matchmaker in town as she pairs an adorable pup up with the perfect family!
- [Dogs and Their Nicknames](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/04/06/dogs-and-their-nicknames/) - You can't walk a dog every day and NOT have a fun nickname for him or her! John has come up with some pretty great nicknames and has a unique view on dog linguistics!
- [Bark in the Park - May 7](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/04/13/bark-in-the-park-may-7/) - Out-U-Go! will be participating in Bark in the Park, hope to see you there!
- [A Happy Pooch Makes a Happy Human!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/04/15/a-happy-pooch-makes-a-happy-human/) - From introducing us to new hobbies to encouraging us to maintain an active lifestyle, pups alter our lives in so many ways and that's exactly what makes them so much fun!
- [Spring for the Animals Luncheon - May 1](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/04/20/spring-for-the-animals-luncheon-may-1/) - Come out and support the Animal Care League, the Oak Park community's very own Animal Shelter.
- [Poop](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/04/22/poop/) - John has some thoughts on dog poop....a lot of thought about dog poop actually.
- [Pit Bulls: Fact vs. Fiction](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/04/26/pit-bulls-fact-vs-fiction/) - Dispelling the myths surrounding pit bull type dogs.
- [Mattie's Poop](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/05/06/matties-poop/) - Mattie is gorgeous boxer, an amazing walker, sweet as pie, and has a CRAZY pooping routine!
- [Do you believe in ghosts?](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/05/11/do-you-believe-in-ghosts/) - John has had some strange encounters while walking dogs in the Forest Park/Oak Park area....do you believe in ghosts?
- [A Local Shout-Out: Harrison Memorial Animal Hospital](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/05/13/a-local-shout-out-harrison-memorial-animal-hospital/) - Harrison Memorial Animal Hospital, a vet clinic dedicated to providing affordable pet care, will be holding their annual fundraiser, Mutts and Models on May 21st.
- [When Carly met Olive...](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/05/17/when-carly-met-olive/) - The tale of how Chicago Top Dog, Carly, met the Top Dog Dog of Chicago, Ms. Olive. As the saying goes...."who rescued who?"
- [Bark in the Park Recap](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/05/25/bark-in-the-park/) - Carly and Chicago Pet Sitters Alyse & Jerry had a fabulous time at the Anti-Cruelty's Park in the Park on May 7.
- [Ghosts, continued.......](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/05/26/ghosts-continued/) - Bailey once protected John from a ghost. He's not sure that's what actually happened, but he has to give her props for it!
- [Summer Time Fun!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/05/28/summer-time-fun/) - Your summer guide to pet-related events in the Western Suburbs!
- [Dogs and Kids](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/06/02/dogs-and-kids/) - You encounter many things when walking dogs, and kids rank high up there. Read about John's perspective of kids and dogs.
- [Fur](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/06/04/fur/) - Dogs shed. Yep, they shed a lot. Especially as Spring has Sprung and Summer is around the corner. John sees a lot of fur in his daily dog walks!
- [Hot Dogs](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/06/10/hot-dogs/) - Ok, it was hot this week, REALLY hot. And John got to walk dogs in the heat. It's one thing to be a human who can sweat, and a whole other to be a dog that can't.
- [The Highlands Street Fair!!!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/06/11/the-highlands-street-fair/) - Out-U-Go! will be a sponsor at the Highlands Street Fair. Come hang out with us at our booth!
- [Puppy Patience](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/06/14/puppy-patience/) - It's is puppy madness here in Downers Grove! Top Dog, Amanda, sends a friendly reminder to new pet parents to keep your cool when cleaning up that unexpected surprise!
- [Out-U-Go! Expands to Tallahassee, Florida ](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/06/15/out-u-go-expands-to-tallahassee-florida/) - We are thrilled to announce the newest franchise location, Out-U-Go! Tallahassee, Florida! Stay tuned for more information about the tail waggin' awesome pet care that will be coming to the panhandle later this summer!
- [Tangled Leashes: Am I on Candid Camera?](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/06/18/tangled-leashes-am-i-on-candid-camera/) - Some dogs have "leash sense" and get the fact that there is something connecting them to their walker. Some, do not. And those dogs can create some precarious situations!
- [Highlands Fair Recap](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/06/21/highlands-fair-recap/) - What a fun summer weekend chillin' with pups & pet parents!
- [Gentle Leaders - a dog walker's favorite tool!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/07/13/gentle-leaders-a-dog-walkers-favorite-tool/) - John has a pretty strong opinion about Gentle Leaders & retractable leashes.
- [Stormy Weather](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/07/14/stormy-weather/) - The weather here in Denver has been crazy! How have your pups been handling the extreme rain, thunder and lightning?
- [Together Forever](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/07/18/together-forever/) - A sad but touching story about the bond between humans and their pets.
- [Midwest Friendliness: Get away from my dog!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/07/20/midwest-friendliness-get-away-from-my-dog/) - When you're walking a dog that isn't yours, it's important to stay away from others. But those friendly Midwesterners just can't seem to stay away!
- [Leashes, the most important tool](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/07/29/leashes-the-most-important-tool/) - We couldn't do our job, as Dog Walkers, without leashes! We'd look pretty funny doing our job without other things as well, but leashes are a must!
- [Small Dogs](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/08/04/small-dogs/) - John was never really a "small dog" person. He preferred those dogs that were bred to work! But his job as a Dog Walker has turned his heart around!
- [10 Alternative (and Fun!) Ways to Pick up Dog Poo](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/08/08/10-alternative-and-fun-ways-to-pick-up-dog-poo/) - Don't have enough poop bags to get the job done? Here are some alternatives!
- [The Power of the Word “No”](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/08/11/the-power-of-the-word-no/) - Top Dog Amanda found out that the word "No" is helpful and effective when it is said with confidence and a stern voice.
- [Tally Ho!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/08/16/tally-ho/) - Out-U-Go! Tallahassee ready to rock n' roll...
- [Talking to Dogs](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/08/16/talking-to-dogs/) - We all do it, John is just giving you tips on HOW to talk to your dog. And some stories about how the dogs he walks talk back!
- [Out-U-Go! goes Hollywood?!?!?](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/08/18/out-u-go-goes-hollywood/) - Out-U-Go!'s very own Sara Lorenzo will be representing Chicago Canine Rescue on WGN this Friday!
- [Help a Shelter win $25K!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/08/20/help-a-shelter-win-25k/) - All it takes is a simple click! Help save 100's of dogs & cats!
- [The Skittish Dog, Big-Bada-Booms and Me](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/08/23/the-skittish-dog-big-bada-booms-and-me/) - Over the Fourth of July Holiday, I was scheduled to visit with two dogs I had never met, Molly and Clementine. I'd been told that Molly, the Boxer Mix, could be a little wary of strangers and skittish with sudden movement or loud noises. Good to know. That first visit, as I got out of
- [Dog Walking: The Dogs are the Easy Part](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/08/31/dog-walking-the-dogs-are-the-easy-part/) - John left the comfort zone of his Forest Park dog walking route, with the same dogs every day, to help out in the Chicago Out-U-Go! office. Things got, let's just say.....interesting!
- [Salsa Party!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/09/01/salsa-party/) - One of my clients recently had a "Salsa Party". Not a party with just salsa dip, a Salsa dancing party. She had me come over and stay with her pup Blu while she was getting set up and while the party was going on. For the two hours before the party even started, I wore
- [Minneapolis, Minnesota, this Blog's for You!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/09/17/minneapolis-minnesota-this-blogs-for-you/) - Minneapolis, Minnesota, we're looking for a Top Dog to start their very own Out-U-Go! dog walking business in your city!
- [A Eulogy for Dudley](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/09/20/a-eulogy-for-dudley/) - Get your tissues ready! John says goodbye to one of his dear pups.
- [Dog Emotions](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/09/28/dog-emotions/) - Doggie emotions are pretty clear, and can change in an instant!
- [Breed Misconceptions](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/10/05/breed-misconceptions/) - As a dog walker, before you walk in a home to meet a dog for the first time, all you know is the breed and a quick explanation of the pup. And sometimes, what you have pictured in your head, is very different than what you walk into!
- [Out-U-Go! Pet Care Services Coming Soon to Madison, WI!](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/01/03/out-u-go-pet-care-services-coming-soon-to-madison-wi/) - Out-U-Go!'s Madison, Wisconsin, location will be opening soon and offering AMAZING pet sitting, dog walking, cat sitting, and dog sitting services!
- [PAWS Pet Boutique Anniversary Celebration in Tallahassee, FL](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/01/09/paws-pet-boutique-anniversary-celebration-in-tallahassee-fl/) - Pet parents and pooches celebrated PAWS Pet Boutique's 5th anniversary with mimosas provided by Out-U-Go! Tallahassee, Florida, dog walking and pet setting
- [Out-U-Go! Booth at F.A.M.E. Festival in Chicago's South Loop](https://blog.outugo.com/2013/01/10/out-u-go-booth-at-f-a-m-e-festival-in-chicagos-south-loop/) - Out-U-Go! South Loop hosted a booth at Lacuna Artist Loft's annual outdoor F.A.M.E. festival in Chicago and offered treats to dogs walking by.
- [Dog Bites](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/10/11/dog-bites/) - We take for granted that dogs love us and won't bite us. Dog walkers, like John, always keep in the back of their mind that dog can indeed bite!
- [Absurd Dog Walking Events](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/11/07/absurd/) - Lots of things happen to you while you are walking dogs. But John has had a lot of ABSURD things happen to him while walking dogs!
- [My Week with the Great Danes](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/11/22/my-week-with-the-great-danes/) - John has blogged about his House Sitting adventures before, this time, it was a week with two Great Danes. The photos tell the story.....but John tells it even better!
- [Are dogs dumb?](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/12/14/are-dogs-dumb/) - John starts this blog accusing man's best friend of being dumb, then immediately talks himself out of it! A touching account of dog's intelligence & feelings.
- [2011 Reflections: The Miles Covered](https://blog.outugo.com/2012/01/10/2011-reflections-the-miles-covered/) - John recently celebrated his one-year anniversary with Out-U-Go! Just guess how many miles he has covered?!?! A reflection of the year past.
- [Walking in a Dog-Loving Winter Wonderland](https://blog.outugo.com/2012/01/23/walking-in-a-dog-loving-winter-wonderland/) - Winter can be really tough on dogs and dog walkers. Here is John's take on how his dog's, and he, are coping with Winter so far.
- [Breed Stereotypes & Love at First Sight](https://blog.outugo.com/2012/02/01/breed-stereotypes-love-at-first-sight/) - John has walked a lot of different breeds, he recently met a Gentle Giant named Diego. It got him to thinking about breed stereotypes.
- [The Importance of a Tail Wag](https://blog.outugo.com/2012/02/20/the-importance-of-a-tail-wag/) - John just wrapped up a House Sitting for a dog with degenerative mylopathy. Read how he works through the heart wrenching struggle of who is suffering in the decision to prolong a dog's life.
- [Saying Goodbye to Oak Park Dogs Part 1](https://blog.outugo.com/2012/02/29/saying-goodbye-to-oak-park-dogs-part-1/) - It's really, really hard to say goodbye to dogs you've walked for a year. John tells us his favorite things about his Oak Park Pack!
- [Table Talk: How to Feed your Pet the Natural & Healthy Way](https://blog.outugo.com/2012/03/28/table-talk-how-to-feed-your-pet-the-natural-healthy-way/) - Guest blogger: The staff at Boulder's Natural Animal Hospital share some great advice on how to feed your pet a healthy diet.
- [Saying Goodbye to Oak Park Dogs Part 2](https://blog.outugo.com/2012/03/30/saying-goodbye-to-oak-park-dogs-part-2/) - John continues the story of his beloved Oak Park pack!
- [Ode to the Oak Park Park, Part 3](https://blog.outugo.com/2012/04/19/ode-to-the-oak-park-park-part-3/) - We're getting towards the end of the long good-bye to John's Oak Park Pack! A bearded collie, a yellow lab, some fuffly pups and more!
- [A Dog Walker's Place in this World (and oodles of love for Sally!)](https://blog.outugo.com/2012/05/09/a-dog-walkers-place-in-this-world-and-oodles-of-love-for-sally/) - A somewhat philosophical look at the role Dog Walker's play in this world. And, of course, Sally gets her due!
- [Dogs in Vogue: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog](https://blog.outugo.com/2012/05/21/dogs-in-vogue-greater-swiss-mountain-dog/) - Every couple of years there is that "new" dog that everyone wants to run out and get. John has a suggestion for you, but not really, because really, you should adopt. But still, this dog is awesome!
- [The Elevator Class (with Dogs!)](https://blog.outugo.com/2012/06/12/the-elevator-class-with-dogs/) - High rise building living is different than John has experienced. There are certain rules to follow, and ways to act in the elevator!
- [Dog Days of Summer](https://blog.outugo.com/2012/07/11/dog-days-of-summer/) - Dogs each act a little differently in the hot, hot Summer. So do humans. John walks some dogs with a few Summer quirks!
- [Diahh-Roomba](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/09/08/diahh-roomba/) - The Diahh-Roomba Story
- [Happiest Dog Photo Contest! ](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/09/07/happiest-dog-photo-contest/) - Share photos of your pup's happy face!
- [The Highlands Street Fair was AWESOME!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/06/29/the-highlands-street-fair-was-awesome/) - Out-U-Go! loves to host our booth at the Highlands Street Fair in Denver every year. This year was a blast and we look forward to next year!
- [Vote for Out-U-Go!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/05/31/vote-for-out-u-go/) - Will you help us share the Out-U-Go! love?
- [Doga Anyone?](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/05/18/doga-anyone/) - Doga event for Charity!
- [Ill Communication](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/04/24/ill-communication/) - Looking at ways we can communicate more effectively with our pups to ensure that they're not getting mixed signals from us.
- [Poop Bag Drive!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/04/20/poop-bag-drive/) - We want your plastic bags! For the great good of course - POOP!
- [A Dog's View of the Civil War](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/04/12/a-dogs-view-of-the-civil-war/) - John compares the loyalty of those that fought in the Civil War, so the loyalty of our furry companions. And doesn't that loyalty make animal cruelty even more disturbing?
- [Awesome Fundraiser for Charity! "A Pampered Pooch Spaw Day"](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/04/01/awesome-fundraiser-for-charity-a-pampered-pooch-spaw-day/) - It’s going to be an entertaining laugh-fest as Boulder’s Natural Animal and Out-U-Go! put on the very first “Pampered Pooch Spaw Day for Charity!”
- [Bulldogs - a unique perspective on "cute"](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/03/28/bulldogs-a-unique-perspective-on-cute/) - John always gets stopped for oohs and ahhs regarding the pair of bulldogs he walks. What's John's perspective on their good looks?
- [New Dog Park in Oak Park!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/03/16/new-dog-park-in-oak-park/) - There is a new Dog Park opening in Oak Park this summer! Does that get you excited for summer or what?
- [Awesome summer events in Colorado!](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/03/11/awesome-summer-events-in-colorado/) - Out-U-Go! is gonna have a great time in Colorado this spring and summer! We're looking forward to hosting a few great events and participating in a few others. Keep watching our Facebook pages for all the good details.
- [Diary of a Dog Walker: The Tiger Attack](https://blog.outugo.com/2011/03/09/diary-of-a-dog-walker-the-tiger-attack/) - Learn how John the Dog Walker saved Bailey the Black Lab from a Tiger on the loose in Forest Park. The Diary of a Dog Walker begins!

## Pages

- [Mobile Pet Care Scheduling](https://blog.outugo.com/mobile-pet-care-scheduling/) - Mobile Scheduling Form For current Out-U-Go! pet parents only.
- [Success](https://blog.outugo.com/thanks-1/) - We have received your request. Thank you!
- [Out-U-Go! Mobile App for Android](https://blog.outugo.com/mobileinstall/) - Installing the Out-U-Go! Mobile App on your android (or google) phone. Open the browser on your Android Phone Enter mobile.outugo.com Click the bookmark icon in the upper right of your screen Click "Add" Click "OK" (except not for PitaPata --for Out-U-Go!) Choose the Out-U-Go! bookmark and hold down your finger Click "Add shortcut to Home"
- [OUT-U-GO! Facebook Contest Terms and Conditions](https://blog.outugo.com/out-u-go-facebook-contest-terms-and-conditions/) - By entering or participating in this contest you acknowledge that the contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by Facebook. As an entrant or participant you are completely releasing Facebook from any liability. By entering or participating in this contest you will be providing certain information to Out-U-Go for purposes of administering the
- [About](https://blog.outugo.com/about/) - Welcome to the Out-U-Go! Blog. We post about lots of animal related stuff including the adventures of our dog walkers. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date with our blog.

## Categories

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- [Chicago Catch](https://blog.outugo.com/category/chicago-catch/) - keep up with what’s happening at Out-U-Go Chicago.
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- [Help the Homeless](https://blog.outugo.com/category/help-the-homeless/) - Updates on shelters and ways Out-U-Go Pet Parents can help.
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- [therapy dogs](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/therapy-dogs/)
- [thunder](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/thunder/)
- [Treeing Walker Coonhound](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/treeing-walker-coonhound/)
- [vacation](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/vacation/)
- [verbal que](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/verbal-que/)
- [vet](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/vet/)
- [Veterinarian](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/veterinarian/)
- [viking](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/viking/)
- [voice of a dog](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/voice-of-a-dog/)
- [Weimaraner pup](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/weimaraner-pup/)
- [white dog](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/white-dog/)
- [wild](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/wild/)
- [winter](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/winter/)
- [yellow lab](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/yellow-lab/)
- [yoga](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/yoga/)
- [yoga studio](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/yoga-studio/)
- [dog parks](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/dog-parks/)
- [Wisconsin](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/wisconsin/)
- [vets](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/vets/)
- [Earth Day](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/earth-day/)
- [dog walks](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/dog-walks/)
- [pet care](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/pet-care/)
- [earth-friendly](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/earth-friendly/)
- [food](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/food/)
- [safety](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/safety/)
- [pet-friendly](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/pet-friendly/)
- [dog-friendly](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/dog-friendly/)
- [cafe](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/cafe/)
- [cat sitting](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/cat-sitting/)
- [pet loss](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/pet-loss/)
- [family](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/family/)
- [West Suburban Humane Society](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/west-suburban-humane-society/)
- [pet health](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/pet-health/)
- [Pack Leader](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/pack-leader/)
- [Hyde Park](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/hyde-park/)
- [Wicker Park](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/wicker-park/)
- [Dog Walker](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/dog-walker/)
- [Pet Sitter](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/pet-sitter/)
- [golden retriever](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/golden-retriever/)
- [Naperville Area Humane Society](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/naperville-area-humane-society/)
- [Hinsdale Humane Society](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/hinsdale-humane-society/)
- [Dane County Humane Society](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/dane-county-humane-society/)
- [pets in costume](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/pets-in-costume/)
- [cookies](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/cookies/)
- [Last Hope Rescue](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/last-hope-rescue/)
- [staff](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/staff/)
- [fashion](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/fashion/)
- [HUG](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/hug/)
- [Hands For Paws](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/hands-for-paws/)
- [apartment](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/apartment/)
- [housing](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/housing/)
- [critter](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/critter/)
- [Maxfund No-Kill Shelter](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/maxfund-no-kill-shelter/)
- [holiday](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/holiday/)
- [Valentine's Day](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/valentines-day/)
- [treat recipe](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/treat-recipe/)
- [Florida](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/florida/)
- [Maine Coon](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/maine-coon/)
- [Midwest](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/midwest/)
- [weather](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/weather/)
- [West Loop](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/west-loop/)
- [bicycling](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/bicycling/)
- [Forest Park](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/forest-park/)
- [Spring Break](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/spring-break/)
- [house sitting](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/house-sitting/)
- [cat care](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/cat-care/)
- [ROMP Rescue](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/romp-rescue/)
- [Italian Greyhound](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/italian-greyhound/)
- [pop culture](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/pop-culture/)
- [Doberman Pinscher](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/doberman-pinscher/)
- [Village Green](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/village-green/)
- [Lincoln Park](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/lincoln-park/)
- [horses](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/horses/)
- [labrador](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/labrador/)
- [senior dogs](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/senior-dogs/)
- [dog event](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/dog-event/)
- [Only Natural Pet Store](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/only-natural-pet-store/)
- [dog events](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/dog-events/)
- [humans](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/humans/)
- [wildlife](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/wildlife/)
- [dog beach](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/dog-beach/)
- [volunteer](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/volunteer/)
- [environment](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/environment/)
- [blind dog](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/blind-dog/)
- [special needs pet](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/special-needs-pet/)
- [National Pet Month](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/national-pet-month/)
- [ColoRADogs](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/coloradogs/)
- [grooming](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/grooming/)
- [dog food](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/dog-food/)
- [raw dog food diet](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/raw-dog-food-diet/)
- [pet event](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/pet-event/)
- [dog names](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/dog-names/)
- [pugs](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/pugs/)
- [Loop](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/loop/)
- [pet rat](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/pet-rat/)
- [unusual pets](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/unusual-pets/)
- [Katherine Legge Memorial Park](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/katherine-legge-memorial-park/)
- [Easter](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/easter/)
- [Rover Rescue](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/rover-rescue/)
- [behavior](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/behavior/)
- [Hinsdale](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/hinsdale/)
- [Clarendon Hills](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/clarendon-hills/)
- [Best of](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/best-of/)
- [GivingTuesday](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/givingtuesday/)
- [National Mutt Day](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/national-mutt-day/)
- [back to school](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/back-to-school/)
- [dog toys](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/dog-toys/)
- [Chicago North Shore](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/chicago-north-shore/)
- [New Location](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/new-location/)
- [puppy-walks](https://blog.outugo.com/tag/puppy-walks/)