Caring for Your Pet’s Coat

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Published: 3/31/26 A dog’s coat is an indicator and driver of their overall health. Adhering to a regular maintenance schedule is important to keep them looking and feeling their best. To do so, it helps to understand how their coat type and lifestyle influence what’s needed. While dogs with fine, curly, or double coats are…

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Protecting Your Pup’s Paws: A Guide to Hot Weather Safety

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Dogs, unlike humans, walk barefoot everywhere they go. Pavement, sand, and sometimes dirt can become unbearably hot, which can take a toll on our companions’ paw pads. By taking a few simple precautions, you can ensure your dog enjoys a safe and happy adventure outside each day! How to Tell if It’s Too Hot When…

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Building Confidence in Your Dog

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Does your dog display uncomfortable, insecure, or fearful behavior, such as lunging or barking at another person or dog, or unwarranted submissiveness? These behaviors may indicate a lack of confidence and could be the result of a negative experience or a genetic predisposition. As pet parents, we want our dogs to be comfortable and well…

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Keep Your Dog’s Brain Sharp

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Similar to Alzheimer’s Disease in humans, older dogs can also suffer from Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD). The symptoms are similar: forgetfulness, difficulty recognizing family, disorientation, trouble sleeping, and other general behavioral changes. If you notice these symptoms in your pup, it’s always a good idea to speak with your vet. Studies have shown that there…

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Acclimating Your Dog to Professional Services

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It’s important for your dog to feel comfortable being handled, whether at the vet, groomer or dog spa, in order to create a stress-free experience. Vets will be able to diagnose and treat your dog more successfully without struggle or resistance. Spa techs and groomers will be better able to complete bathing and hair cut…

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Using Our Client Portal

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The customer feedback on our Client Portal has been very positive and we are happy to provide an easy and convenient method for you to request reservations and view your pet’s account details. If you haven’t jumped on the Client Portal train yet, now is the time! We’re going to walk through step-by-step how to get started: 1. Go…

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Caring for Senior Dogs

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As much as we don’t want to accept it, our dogs age. When a dog is considered a senior depends on the breed and different sized breeds age differently. Other factors that play a role are genetics, nutrition and their environment. Your dog’s needs change as they get older. Here are some things you can…

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Helping Your Adopted Dog Settle In

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It’s been a big year for adoptions! Bringing a new dog into the family can be so exciting and you’ll probably be eager for them to adapt to your life and schedule quickly, but taking things slow from the beginning will make for a much smoother transition for your new rescue. Taking the time to…

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