Monthly Archives:May 2022

Dog Daycare Should be about Fun and Games…Not Fights and Bites

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It’s Monday morning and you arrive at your local dog daycare, hand over the leash to a smiling face behind the counter and zoom off to start your busy day. Have you ever stopped to consider what is happening behind the scenes? Will your dog be returned to you safe and sound at the end…

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How do I Find a Good Trainer, Daycare or Kennel?

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Pet care centers come in all shapes and sizes so how do you decide which one is best for your dog?  Keep in mind the adage, “Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover” and follow our four-step process to narrow your search to find the great pet care centers. Step 1: Know What Your Pet…

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Is My Dog Safe at The Dog Park

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Thanks to greater awareness about the way dogs learn, many people are beginning to understand the value of socializing their dog.  We have all heard that dogs who are better socialized usually live happier lives.  But what, exactly, does socialization mean and is a dog park really good for socializing your dog? There are two…

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Supervision of Dogs at Excellent Daycares

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One of the most important questions a family should ask before dropping their dog off to a facility for daycare or off-leash play is “Who is watching the dogs?”  But do you know the correct answer to that question?  Keep reading to learn what supervision of dogs means in an excellent dog daycare facility. Supervision…

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Robin Bennett is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, author, speaker, and expert on dogs. She founded one of the largest dog training companies in Virginia and for the last 30 years has been using her expertise in "reading dogs" to teach families how to train their pets as well as helping others in the pet care industry keep dogs safe.

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