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What to Expect at your Puppy’s First Vet Appointment

Welcoming a new puppy into your home is an exciting and joyful experience, but it also comes with important responsibilities. One of the first steps in ensuring your puppy’s health…
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How to Protect Your Dog During a Polar Vortex

When a polar vortex hits, the extreme cold can pose serious risks to our furry friends. Ensuring your dog stays safe and warm during these frigid conditions is crucial. However,…
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How Dog Daycare Helps with Socialization and Anxiety

In our fast-paced world, pet owners often face the challenge of meeting their dogs’ social and emotional needs. Dog daycare has emerged as a solution that offers much more than…
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A Day in the Life of a Dog at Daycare

Ever wondered what a day at dog daycare looks like from a canine’s point of view? For many dogs, a day at daycare is a thrilling adventure filled with endless…
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How Dog Owners Can Prepare for Emergency Evacuations

In a world where natural disasters occur, we can be caught off-guard when emergency and mandatory evacuations affect us. Not only do we become responsible for getting ourselves to safety,…
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What to Know about Bird Flu and Your Dog

Illnesses are abundant this time of year, especially causes of the flu. Among them, avian flu (or bird flu), can be found – and even spread among species. While cases…
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Four Fun Activities to Try with Your Dog in 2025

As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to explore new activities with your furry friend. Dogs thrive on mental and physical stimulation, and trying new things can strengthen…
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3 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Doggy Daycare Services

Trusting someone with your beloved pet’s care is a significant decision. Your dog deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can thrive and socialize while you’re away. With a range…
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What to Expect During Your Dog’s First Grooming Appointment

Taking your dog to their first grooming appointment is a significant milestone for both you and your furry friend. Grooming is not only essential for your dog’s hygiene but is…
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How to Prioritize Your Dog When Working Full Time

Balancing a full-time job and giving your furry friend the attention they deserve can feel like juggling more than you can hold. But fear not! With a bit of planning…
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Dogs on the World Stage: Pug

On Thanksgiving Day, one of the most prestigious events in the dog industry announced a winner. The Westminster Dog Show is an iconic event that captivates a majority of the…
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5 Holiday Gifts for the Dog Lover in Your Life

The holidays are practically here and if you haven’t started your shopping then you’re already behind. It can be a struggle to find the perfect gift for those you love…
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What You Should and Shouldn’t Feed Your Dog at Thanksgiving

November marks a much beloved holiday in the United States. Every third week, friends and family gather to participate in a Thanksgiving feast. A wonderful excuse to stuff our faces…
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Is Doggy Daycare Right for You?

Deciding whether doggy daycare is a good fit for your furry friend can be challenging. That’s why we’re here to help. Keep reading to explore a few considerations you might…
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How Our Boarding Team Accommodates Your Pet

Wanting to vet the dog boarding facility before deciding to leave your furry loved one is only natural. Let’s walk through how our dog boarding team will accommodate your pet.…
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Dogs and Resource Guarding 101

Have you ever reached for your dog’s favorite toy only for him to growl or even nip at your hand? This behavior is called resource guarding and can become a…
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How Doggy Daycare can Benefit Your Puppy

Bringing a puppy home is such an exciting time for any person or family. All of the puppy kisses can sometimes cause us to forget just how involved and difficult…
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4 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe on Halloween

The end of October is full of festive fun. Ghosts, ghouls and trick-or-treaters are all a staple for Halloween celebrations, but they can truly give your dog a fright.  …
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Unleash Your Love for Pets and Life with Live Life Pawsitively: A New Lifestyle Fashion Brand

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Live Life Pawsitively, a unique lifestyle fashion brand that combines style, comfort, and a love for pets. Created by the founders of…
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3 Questions to Ask Before Signing Up for Dog Daycare

Choosing the right daycare for your beloved canine companion can be overwhelming. Whether you’re considering dog boarding in Woodbury, MN, or a local daycare, asking the right questions is crucial.…
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The 411 on Soft Tissue Injuries in Dogs

Dogs can be accident prone. Some are clumsy, some are athletic (too athletic, maybe), others overzealous and some just old. No matter the reason, dog owners will find themselves scratching…
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5 Ways to Prepare Your Dog for Bringing Home a Baby

We grow our families in many ways – sometimes by four feet and sometimes by two. No matter who, or what, we add, the family dynamic will shift. Shifts can…
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Signs You Have a Velcro Dog

Everywhere you go, your dog follows. A room full of people and yet your dog seeks you out, ignoring all others. Being your dog’s favorite person is a natural part…
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How to Introduce Your Dog to New People

Dogs are part of our family, and as such they meet the people that make up that family – friends included. When you bring a new dog home or have…
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FAQs About Dog Daycares to Know

When considering a dog daycare for your furry friend, it’s natural to have questions. Understanding what a dog daycare is and the benefits it offers can help you make an…
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Why Choose Our Dog Daycare for Your Pup

Selecting the right dog daycare for your pup is a significant decision for any pet owner. Dog daycare offers a multitude of benefits, from socialization to structured exercise, ensuring your…
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5 Things to Look at When Choosing a Veterinarian

When you’re sick, or even just doing routine checkups, it’s important that your general physician be good at their job. You want them to be well educated with plenty of…
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Understanding Pancreatitis in Dogs

If you’ve owned dogs for many years, chances are your dogs have dealt with various illnesses. Pancreatitis is a particular illness that is common in many dogs, yet until a…
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4 Things to Consider Before Getting a Dog

There are few things quite as special, and intimidating, as bringing a dog into your home. For first time dog owners, it can be a lot like preparing for a…
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Back to School: The Importance of Dog Obedience Training

Classrooms are back in session. After a long summer, students of all ages are refreshing their memories of previous lessons and gearing up for new ones. No matter what you’ve…
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Determining if Your Dog is Right for Therapy Work

In times of hardship or distress, you’ve likely seen or heard of dogs being used to bring calmness and relief to those affected. Whether it be after a natural disaster…
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Dog Olympics: Sports to Play with Your Dog

The summer Olympics are underway and athletes from around the world are showcasing their talents. Although there are no canine/human team events, that shouldn’t stop from exploring the world of…
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Dog Daycare Essentials: What to Bring for Your Dog

Parents wouldn’t send their child off to school without their lunch and book bag, so it stands to reason that dog owners should send their dogs to daycare with some…
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4 Qualities to Look For in a Local Dog Daycare

Your pet is your best friend. They’re a furry member of the family everyone loves. That’s why ensuring you send them to a high-quality dog daycare is crucial. However, there…
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4 Ways to Help a Dog with Noise Phobia

All sorts of celebrations fill the summertime season and fireworks are the premier way to entertain crowds and enjoy momentous occasions. Sudden loud noises, particularly those at night, can give…
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4 Water Activities to Enjoy with Your Dog this Summer

There’s no better way to beat the heat than enjoying time in and on a body of water. Before you pack up your swimsuit and find a dogsitter, you should…
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How to Keep Your Dog Cool During Summer Heat Waves

Things are heating up as summer moves in and those pleasant Spring temperatures are now a thing of the past. With the heat come hidden dangers for all living creatures,…
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Treating Environmental Allergies in Dogs

Dogs are more like us than we think. While many of us sneeze and take over the counter medication to fight off seasonal allergies – our dogs can suffer from…
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The Lesser-Known Tick-Borne Illness: Anaplasmosis

People across the nation, especially those with pets and who frequent the outdoors, are very well aware of tick borne illnesses. Just one bite from these parasites can start a…
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What Should You Bring When You Schedule Dog Boarding Services?

Leaving your four-legged friend with a dog boarding service is a great way to ensure they’re well taken care of while you’re away for an extended period. These services are…
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Benefits of Doggy Daycare in the Summer

Summer is right around the corner and many of us are busy planning activities and trips for the months ahead. From vacations to bar-b-ques and everything in-between, we tend to…
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Dog Breeds that are Perfect for Warm Climates

Dogs are adaptable animals and almost any breed can be found living in any climate in the world. However, some are much better suited to living in certain climates than…
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3 Ways to Celebrate Your Dog’s Birthday

As millennials popularize treating dogs as children (as they should be!), it comes as no surprise that dogs are celebrated in ways they weren’t in generations prior. This means fun…
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Growing Old with Your Dog: What to know about Canine Cognitive Disorder

When we bring a dog into our lives, it’s usually with the understanding that they will be with us for the remainder of their time on earth (which is never…
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3 Tips for Walking with a Reactive Dog

We tend to assume all dogs are happy-go-lucky, sociable animals. Most tend to lean into those characteristics, but like any living creature, there are exceptions. Some dogs are excitable and…
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How to Set Boundaries with a Testy Dog

Does your dog jump on guests, climb on the furniture or whimper under the kitchen table for scraps? Plenty of dogs exhibit these behaviors and the good news is that…
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What is Lorem Ipsum? Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an…
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