https://www.thefairydogdad.com/dog-tipsDog tips from a Vestavia Hills dog walker.https://www.thefairydogdad.com/dog-tips/halloween-costume-ideas-for-your-dog-even-if-your-dog-hates-costumeshttps://www.thefairydogdad.com/dog-tips/halloween-costume-ideas-for-your-dog-even-if-your-dog-hates-costumesThu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0500Easy, comfortable Halloween costume ideas for dogs — including costume-free options — from a Vestavia Hills dog walker who puts your dog's comfort first.https://www.thefairydogdad.com/dog-tips/is-it-okay-to-leave-your-dog-home-alone-while-you-work-a-honest-dog-walkers-takehttps://www.thefairydogdad.com/dog-tips/is-it-okay-to-leave-your-dog-home-alone-while-you-work-a-honest-dog-walkers-takeTue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500How long can a dog stay home alone while you work? A Birmingham dog walker's honest take on workdays, midday walks, puppies and senior dogs.https://www.thefairydogdad.com/dog-tips/the-7-commands-every-dog-should-know-and-why-they-matter-more-than-fancy-trickshttps://www.thefairydogdad.com/dog-tips/the-7-commands-every-dog-should-know-and-why-they-matter-more-than-fancy-tricksWed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500Sit, stay, come, leave it, drop it, down and place — the seven commands that make dogs safer and easier to live with, from a Vestavia Hills dog walker.https://www.thefairydogdad.com/dog-tips/why-is-my-dog-disgustinghttps://www.thefairydogdad.com/dog-tips/why-is-my-dog-disgustingFri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 -0500Why do dogs sniff people, spin before lying down and stare into your eyes? The instincts behind three odd dog habits, explained by a local dog walker.https://www.thefairydogdad.com/dog-tips/how-much-does-dog-boarding-cost-in-birmingham-al-2026-guidehttps://www.thefairydogdad.com/dog-tips/how-much-does-dog-boarding-cost-in-birmingham-al-2026-guideThu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500Dog boarding in Birmingham, AL runs about $35–$75 a night. What drives the price, kennel vs. in-home boarding, and what to ask before you book.https://www.thefairydogdad.com/dog-tips/how-much-exercise-does-a-dog-really-need-each-dayhttps://www.thefairydogdad.com/dog-tips/how-much-exercise-does-a-dog-really-need-each-dayWed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500Most healthy dogs need 30 to 90 minutes of activity a day. Signs your dog needs more, and why daily walks matter, from a Vestavia Hills dog walker.https://www.thefairydogdad.com/dog-tips/5-easy-ways-to-help-your-dog-learn-to-calm-down-yes-calm-is-a-skillhttps://www.thefairydogdad.com/dog-tips/5-easy-ways-to-help-your-dog-learn-to-calm-down-yes-calm-is-a-skillThu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500Calm is a trainable skill. Five simple, everyday ways to help an over-excited dog learn to settle — no bootcamp required — from The Fairy Dog Dad.https://www.thefairydogdad.com/dog-tips/3-easy-training-games-you-can-play-on-your-daily-dog-walk-vestavia-hills-editionhttps://www.thefairydogdad.com/dog-tips/3-easy-training-games-you-can-play-on-your-daily-dog-walk-vestavia-hills-editionSat, 14 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500Three simple walk games — Stop & Sit, Find It and Random Direction — that cut pulling and build focus on your daily walk in Vestavia Hills and nearby.