Playful Pups Blog
What Does a Puppy’s Path to Success Look Like?
Families often bring puppies home for the holidays because it’s a time filled with togetherness, joy, and special memories, making it an ideal backdrop for welcoming a new furry friend into the family. With extra time off work and school, families can dedicate attention to bonding with the puppy, beginning their training, and helping them…
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Tips for Helping Dogs Stay Calm During the Holiday Hustle
The holiday season is a whirlwind of fun and activity, filled with decorating, cooking, wrapping gifts, hosting parties, and welcoming family and friends. For pet parents, this time of year is magical, but for our furry family members, it can be overwhelming. The unfamiliar scents, increased noise, and sudden changes in routine can heighten anxiety…
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Spooky Season is Here, But No Need to Fear—Our Facility is Fear Free Certified!
Halloween is just around the corner, and while we love a good spooky celebration at Playful Pups Retreat—with our costume contests, photoshoots, and fun crafts—there are some fears that should never be part of the festivities, on Halloween or any other day. One of the most unsettling fears for pet parents is worrying about the…
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October is Adopt a Dog Month: We’re Celebrating Adopted Dogs!
October is Adopt a Dog Month, and while we love EVERY dog who stays and plays with us, we want to give a special shout-out to all the adopted dogs who come to Playful Pups Retreat. Many of our clients have opened their hearts and homes to dogs from local rescues and shelters, welcoming them…
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The Benefits of Personalized Pet Care for Your Dog When Away From Home
Just like humans, dogs need both mental and physical stimulation to stay happy and healthy. A variety of activities is essential throughout a dog’s life, especially during the puppy and adolescent stages. At Playful Pups Retreat, even our senior guests thrive on a consistent daily routine. Dogs are creatures of habit and rely on a…
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Nine Central PA Places You & Your Dog Must Visit This Fall!
After a hot and humid summer in Central PA, the weather is finally cooling off and it is more enjoyable for both us humans and our furry friends to enjoy more time outside. It is becoming more and more common to take our dogs with us to public places so we can enjoy time together.…
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The Joy of Opening Your Heart & Home to Foster Dogs
As a pet care professional and dog mom to many personal dogs my life is truly blessed. I cannot remember a time I didn’t have dogs in my home. I grew up with family dogs, a rotund little dachshund named Cinnamon, and in my teenage years a miniature schnauzer named Gretchen. As I got older…
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10 Benefits of Group Training Classes for Your New Puppy
Welcoming a new puppy into your home is an exciting and joyful experience. As a dedicated and loving pet parent, you want to ensure that your furry family member starts off on the right paw and is set up for a lifetime of success. One of the best ways to achieve this is by enrolling…
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Premium Overnight Boarding Just for Puppies – Part 2
Welcoming a new puppy into your family is a joyous occasion, filled with excitement, cuddles, and the occasional chewed-up slipper. As you navigate the early stages of puppy parenthood, ensuring that your little one is well cared for when you’re not around becomes a top priority. Whether it’s for an extended workday, a weekend getaway,…
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Fun Daycare & Overnight Boarding Experiences for Your Puppy – PART 1
If you recently added a new puppy to your family, or have plans to get a new furbaby soon, you may want to give some thought to pet care options for daytime care and overnight boarding sooner rather than later. It is critical that puppies start off their lives by having positive experiences to help…
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