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Howl-ray Drake!!

Dog of the Month, News

Howl-ray Drake!!

Howl-ray for Drake-October’s Dog of the Month! Drake is a 1 year old terrier mix who has been with our...

Maddy-September’s Dog of the Month-Has Found Her Forever Home!

Dog of the Month, News

Maddy-September’s Dog of the Month-Has Found Her Forever Home!

Meet Maddy, September’s Dog of the Month. Maddy is a 6 1/2 year old Pug mix who is a veteran member...

Cheers for Sophie S.!

Dog of the Month, News

Cheers for Sophie S.!

Hip, Hip, Hooray for Sophie S., August’s Dog of the Month! Sophie joined our pack in 2013 as a transfer...

Congratulations Joplin!!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Joplin!!

Congratulations to Joplin on being July’s Dog of the Month! Joplin, who just celebrated her first birthday, joined the Slinger...

Hooray for Maggie!!

Dog of the Month, News

Hooray for Maggie!!

Let’s hear it for Maggie, June’s Dog of the Month! Maggie is a sweet, energetic girl who is one of...

Congratulations Audi!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Audi!

Let’s all congratulate Audi, our May Dog of the Month! Audi is an energetic 7 month old black lab mix....

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Puppy Socialization

Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Behavior, Puppies, Dog Socialization

How do you navigate socializing your puppy during a worldwide pandemic? How do you strategically meet all of your dog’s...

Easier Dog Nail Trims

Dog Health, Dog Enrichment, Dog Ownership

Looking to make nail trims easier for your dog? Try building up to the actual nail trim incrementally and incorporating...

The Skill Every Dog Needs!

Dog Training, Dog Behavior

Want to know the number one thing you can teach your dog to strengthen every skill they know and to...

Bringing Home a New Puppy

Dog Behavior, Dog Training, Dog Health

As humans, we are constantly learning new things. New skills, new information, and practicing new behaviors. From learning to play...

Patriotic Pup Snack

Dog Health

Your pup may not enjoy fireworks, but there’s no reason they can’t enjoy a special 4th of July treat just...

Inside Summer Fun

Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Enrichment, Dog Safety

Yes, playing outside is fun and is one of the best parts of summer! But sometimes, between the mosquitoes, the...

Hot Weather Safety

Dog Health, Dog Safety

Now that summer is in full swing, the hot weather is here to stay for the foreseeable future. With the...

Fireworks and Fearful Dogs

Dog Behavior, Dog Health, Dog Safety

Many large celebrations and firework displays have been taken off the schedule this year in response to the pandemic the...

Dog Tricks for Stress Relief

Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Behavior

The pandemic has had a major effect on the lives of many, myself included.  And while I am very much...

Keeping Your Memorial Day Celebrations Dog Safe

Dog Health, Dog Safety

While you may not be celebrating Memorial Day at a parade, here are four tips for keeping your dog safe...

Setting Your Dog Up for Separation and Confinement Success

Dog Ownership, Dog Health, Dog Enrichment, Dog Behavior

One of the greatest joys of sharing your life with a dog is their observable delight when you come home....

Puppies Don’t Know the Word Pandemic: A guide to socializing your puppy during the pandemic

Dog Training, Dog Enrichment, Dog Behavior, Puppies, Dog Socialization, Dog Health

Puppy and Pandemic.  Two words that are at odds with one another and create two very different pictures of daily...

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