New dog owners ask this within their first month. Longtime clients ask it again every time the bill comes in: is dog daycare worth it? Between the daily rate, the drive across town, and handing your dog to people you have not met yet, it is a fair thing to weigh, and the answer changes …
A lot of dog behavior that looks like it came out of nowhere didn’t. The dog was stressed, gave off signals, and the signals got missed. We asked Josh Johnson, one of our trainers at K9U, to walk through the triggers he sees most and the quiet signs that show up before a dog boils …
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When you bring your dog to daycare for the first time, expect an evaluation day where staff watch how your dog interacts with others. After that, typical days include supervised play in the morning, activity throughout the day, and more play in the afternoon before pick-up. Your dog will likely come home tired, thirsty, and …
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The holidays are here and many of us are struggling to find the ideal gift for our friends and family. Dogs may be the ideal present. They are loving and adorable, and many of them need forever homes. But dogs are also a big responsibility. You must consider various factors to ensure a lasting relationship …
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Dog owners must be familiar with the various aspects of pet care. Fecal testing plays an essential role in detecting intestinal parasites that can cause discomfort and health issues and may even be passed on to humans. It should be performed several times throughout a dog’s first year and every six months as the dog …
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