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Doggy Day Care is not the right fit for my dog, and that’s OK!
Pet owners are sometimes surprised that while doggy day care can be an excellent environment for some, it is not the right fit for many other healthy, social, normal dogs.
Dog Behavior, Dog Education, Dog Enrichment, Dog Ownership, Dog Training, Puppies
Puppy in Training: Top Puppy Training Tips
Bringing home a new puppy is incredibly exciting! Making sure the training of a new puppy goes smoothly requires careful planning, however.
Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership, Dog Training
Longline Walks
Taking our dogs for longline walks (sometimes called “Decompression Walks”, a term coined by professional dog trainer Sarah Stremming) has proven to be an excellent way to decrease daily stress and anxiety in dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds, and behavior, as well as a healthy, low-impact form of exercise.
A special treat for your dog to celebrate the holiday season!
When we are celebrating the holidays, we of course want to share the fun and joy with our entire family, including our beloved canine companions.
Dog Education, Dog Health, Dog Ownership, Dog Safety
Unsafe Holiday Foods
With the holidays upon us, it is important to remember that with the festivities comes delicious holiday foods! For our furry friends, the holidays may come with the opportunity to taste some of these delicious foods.
Dog Education, Dog Enrichment, Dog Health, Dog Safety, News, Puppies
Unsafe Plants for Dogs
Let’s take a look at which common holiday plants we need to be sure to keep away from our pets, as ingestion has the potential to cause severe medical issues.