Right here in Barrie.
We see so many dogs here at the Dog Hotel throughout each year. All lovely, some energetic others more relaxed, some big and some small, some love their neighbors and some not so much so. The point is that what you see on the outside is not always an indication of what is going on …
You were just snuggling on the coach with your adorable furry companion accepting some gentle little kisses from them. Suddenly your pup gets down and gives you the signal that they need to go outside. You know what that means. You throw on your boots and head outside to accompany your dog while they “visit …
How can I stop my dog pulling contains tips and advice from the dog trainers at our 5 start dog hotel who have taken their combined years of experience dog boarding care to help pet parents ensure happy well adjusted fur babies.
Here at the dog hotel and also at most boarding kennels, a very important skill amongst both dog boarding guests and dog daycare regulars is that of wait and stay. Many pet parents when trying to teach a dog to stay and wait, expect too much, too soon from their dogs – the key is to …
You are going on vacation and it is one of those occassions when one or more of your family just can’t come with you. Your dog isn’t invited. First you have to get over the heartbreak of them not being there for the fun and then you need to conquer your fear of leaving them …
Dog socialization, doggie daycare, agility training, be a good citizen….the list goes on with all of the things you could do for your dog, even with your dog. I fear that all these options may seem daunting to potential pet parents if they somehow believe that any of it is something you HAVE to do. …
Yesterday we published some tips for Pet Safety at Halloween, an event still a week away. Here at our Dog Hotel Barrie, we have snow. Not just a little snow but 2-3 inches of wet and heavy snow on the ground. There are a lot of snow safety considerations for your pet, both dog and …
Royal Visit in Barrie Are you prepared for your Royal Visit ? We’ll admit we didn’t crack the nod for a visit from HRH Princess Ann, though we really thought that her love of dogs and our aptly named and well earned title of The Royal Pets Hotel and Spa would draw her to us. …
Racer’s Story – Retired Law Enforcement Canines Every Day hundreds of Law Enforcement Dogs across Canada and Military Service Dogs around the world, are working to protect us, our law Enforcement officers and Military Servicemen. When they are no longer able to perform those duties they are “retired”. Most assume they then remain with the …
Tim Cook, The Canadian Press Published Monday, October 7, 2013 2:59PM EDT Last Updated Tuesday, October 8, 2013 1:08PM EDT EDMONTON — Edmonton police say there needs to be a special criminal law to protect animals that work with officers after one of their service dogs was killed by a fleeing suspect. Police say Quanto, …