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Why is My Dog Doing That? Dog Behaviors Explained
While they’re not as mysterious as cats, dogs definitely have their peculiarities and unexplainable dog behaviors. It’s something we see all the time at our Waltham MA dog daycare center. Here are Some Common Dog Behaviors Explained In this blog post, we’ll try to answer some common questions about ...
The Benefits of Dog Swimming Classes
Dogs love to swim, as most people who have both dogs and pools can tell you. That's why I decided to build a dog swimming pool near me, for everyone to enjoy! And while some dogs are better swimmers than others -- Labradors do better in the water than, ...
Canine Good Citizen Test, Does Your Dog Need One?
Is your dog a good citizen? We’re guessing they try their best. They most likely haven’t bitten the mailman or chased the mayor’s cat or dug up the neighbor's garden. But while all dogs are good boys -- or girls -- not all of them are official Good Citizens. ...
Leaving Your Dogs for Vacation? Follow This Checklist
Leaving dogs for vacation? Vacations are supposed to relax us, a way for us to escape our routines and restore our souls. But for some of us, relaxing is out of the question if it means leaving a pet behind. We try our best to deal with pet anxiety. ...
3 Benefits of Doggy Daycare for Your Pup
We strongly believe that pet owners are good people. It takes a lot to care for a dog and to make sure their needs get met. However, we can’t always be with our beloved pets at all hours of the day, every week. We have to leave them at home—sometimes ...
How Long Can a Dog Stay In A Crate?
Puppies should not be crated for more than four hours since they can only hold their bladder about one hour per month of age. Adult dogs can stay slightly longer, but long crating causes isolation and stress. Playpens, dog-proofed rooms, and daycare are better options for owners gone all day.
How Long Can You Leave a Dog Alone?
A common question new dog owners ask is how long can you leave a dog alone? Many Americans work long hours and suffer from losing precious hours in their commute times as well. If you’re here, you’re probably a pet lover like us. There is nothing better than coming ...
Doggy Daycare at The Dog Retreat
The Dog Retreat & Spa is most proud of our doggy daycare service. We know that as pet owners, it’s difficult to be away from our loved ones and we know it can be hard on them as well. Yet, we still need to live our lives and that ...
Do Dogs Make Friends?
You’ve seen your dog knock over something they shouldn’t have and scurry away. When you confront them about it they look at you with confusion or they try to play it cool. Sometimes, they won’t even look you in the eye! Moments like these are when you truly know your ...








