Playful Pups Blog
Understanding the Unique Needs of a Multi-Dog Household
Managing a household with multiple dogs can be a rewarding yet challenging experience. As a dog mom to seven dogs ranging from a playful 1-year-old Great Dane named Mosha, to a senior 14-year-old Boxer/Pit Bull mix, Tessa, I’ve learned the importance of recognizing and catering to the unique needs of each dog. In a multi-dog…
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Is Your Dog Nice or Naughty?
Nice and naughty are often seen as opposite ends of a spectrum when it comes to behavior or character traits. “Nice” typically refers to being kind, considerate, and generally good-natured, while “naughty” implies mischievousness, disobedience, or engaging in behavior that is socially unacceptable. However, these terms can also be subjective and context-dependent. What might be…
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Top Tips to Prepare for Your Dog’s Overnight Stay at a Pet Resort
As a pet parent, leaving your furry family member overnight at a pet resort can be an emotional experience. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve done it before, ensuring your dog is happy, comfortable and safe is paramount. Here are our top tips to prepare for your dog’s overnight boarding stay, along with a…
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Do You Have a Nervous, Shy, or Timid dog?
As a dog trainer at Playful Pups Retreat, I know having a nervous dog can be challenging, both for the pet and the owner. Just like humans, dogs can experience anxiety and fear, which can manifest in various behaviors. Understanding why your dog is nervous and learning how to help them cope is essential for…
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10 Tips for Choosing the Best Pet Care Services for Your Furry Family Member
As a busy, yet devoted dog owner, ensuring the happiness and well-being of your furry family member is undoubtedly a top priority. Whether you’re planning a vacation, traveling for work, or simply need assistance with daily dog care, finding the right pet care services can be a daunting task. With many options available, from doggie…
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How Do You & Your Environment Affect Your Dog?
As the owner of Playful Pups Retreat, a bustling dog resort, for the past 14 years, I have talked with countless numbers of pet parents and our team cares for thousands of dogs each year. As pet care professionals we provide Doggie Daycare, Overnight Boarding and Dog Training services for all sizes, shapes and breeds…
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Eight Pawsome Places in Lancaster County that are Dog Friendly
The beautiful Spring weather of Central PA is upon us and that means it is time to get out and have some fun, right?! Getting out into nature, or enjoying yummy food (and the occasional adult beverage) is an important way to reduce our stress and connect with friends and family. Our mental well-being improves…
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How to Achieve Motivation and Engagement When Training Your Dog
Ask any dog trainer and they will tell you that finding the right motivation, whether your dog is motivated best by food, play or toys, is a very important part of how dog’s learn. Creating an association with something positive, tells your dog when they are doing the right thing that pleases their owner. Most…
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Live, Laugh, Love & Learn – “L” in our A to Z Training Series
When we get a dog and welcome them into our lives, most of us are not quite ready for what is in store. You just picked up your new family member from the breeder, the rescue, or from the back yard where they showed up as a stray (yes, I have a client this happened…
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Warm Weather is Coming and The Fur is Flying!
Whether your furry pal is shedding extra due to changes with the weather or they shed excessively all year round, when you have a dog, you likely get overwhelmed trying to keep the house clean. If you are like many pet parents we see at Playful Pups Retreat, you probably keep a lint roller handy,…
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