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Top 10 Reasons for Dog Day Care
By Blue Dog on August 12, 2015
Top 10 Reasons for Dog Day Care Have you wondered why people send their dogs to dog day care? Well wonder no more! Here are the Top 10 Reasons! #10 Entertaining in their home Pet owners are having a gathering with many guests in their home. One less thing for the pet owner to deal with, less stress on the dog, and some guests may not be comfortable with dogs. #9 House for Sale It is up setting for the dog with strange people in their home. Prospective buyers don’t want to be around a dog in the home while they are touring the home or maybe, they don’t like dogs and may influence them in not buying the house. #8 To Socialize Dogs are social animals and like to be with dogs and with other people. It does not matter the age and energy level of the […]
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New Extended Hours for Blue Dog Boarding and Daycare
By Blue Dog on September 15, 2013
Starting September 18, 2013, Blue Dog Boarding and Daycare is pleased to announce their extended hours: 6am- 9pm everyday. You will be able to pick up your dog from boarding until 9pm each night of the week. Extended daycare will be offered from 6am until 9 pm each night. The reason for the change is more flexibility, convenience and to better meet the needs of our Blue Dog clients’ schedules.
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5 Benefits of Dog Daycare
By Blue Dog on September 14, 2012
1. Dog Daycare is great for dogs who have a lot of energy and need to burn it off. 2. Dog Daycare is very healthy! They are very social and are pack animals and dog daycare is a way to have them play in a supervised and safe area. It causes less stress. 3. Dog Daycare is great for mental stimulation. Instead of sitting in an empty house, they are able to play with others and with toys. It allows them to also get out of their usual routine. 4. Dog Daycare is extremely helpful to the owner. It is a guilt free method. You no longer need to worry or rush home to let your pet out to use the bathroom, or walk them for exercise. 5. Dog Daycare is a very easy solution to eliminate separation anxiety or destructive behavior. If a dog is home all day with no mental or physical stimulation they are more apt to get […]
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Tails It Is!
By Blue Dog on August 3, 2012
The position and the movement of your dog’s tail tells a lot about the state of mind of your dog. 3 Tail Positions : 1.) high (confident) 2.) neutral ( a relaxed/ happy dog) 3.) low (submission) Your dog’s tail wagging motion and speed gives insight to your dog’s state of mind. 4 Happy Wagging Motions 1.) large wags at a moderate speed ( happy to see you) 2.) small wags at a moderate speed 3.) small wags at slow speed ( happy/content) 4.) small wags at fast speed ( happy) The wag you should be concerned about is a slow and small rhythmic movement. Your dog is not sure and is ill at ease. Your dog needs to be redirected immediately before your dog lashes out.
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10 Play Gestures You Don’t Want to See Your Dog Doing
By Blue Dog on August 1, 2012
Long before a dog fight occurs there are warning signs that dog display before the actual fight breaks out. Owners need to be objective and observant of their dog’s interactions with other dogs, if they do not want their dog to be in a dog fight. 1.) Play that hurts or scares a dog. 2.) Stalking that scares a dog. 3.) Pinning a dog with no release. 4.) Bullying 5.) Excessive barking at another dog. 6.) Mounting or humping another dog. 7.) Pushing a dog into submission. 8.) Body slamming play. 9.) Head and chin over the shoulders or head of another dog. 10.) Chasing another dog. Remember dog fights just don’t happen, there are warning signs you need to be aware and watchful. When you see these behaviors irregardless if your dog is instigating or is the recipient of the behavior, you need to redirect your dog. Never let the dogs sort it out by themselves.
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