often, rescue dogs suffered trauma in the past that can make things difficult for a new pet owner, particularly when crate training. if your dog is still young and growing, get a crate that is big enough for the adult version. if rufus doesn’t start exploring the crate on his own, bring him over to the crate and talk to him softly, in a calm voice. if your dog is still reluctant to enter his or her crate, use treats …

keeping that goal top of mind, you can wisely determine whether to crate her without water, how long you can leave her crated without water, and the instances where water in the dog crate is a good idea. though water in the crate isn’t advisable, never limit your puppy’s access to water as a housetraining tool. in general, your puppy should never spend more than two hours in a crate without an opportunity to drink, visit the back yard, go …

here’s some tips on puppy toilet training at night to help you get in a good routine. during the day you will be constantly looking out for signs that your puppy needs to go so that you can scoop them up and take them outdoors or to their toilet spot. until your puppy is old enough to be able to hold on, they will need to go out for frequent toilet trips at night. while it may be tempting to …

when you’re looking to board your dog, it’s important to find a situation that’s comfortable for both you and your dog. a good place to start is by asking your veterinarian, groomer, dog-owning friends, or neighbors for the names of boarding kennels or dog sitters they recommend. it’s important to know the right questions to ask and the right things to look for when finding the right “home-away-from-home” boarding experience for your dog. what form of payment do they take, …

dog boarding is 24 hour care and we ensure the dogs receive time for play and activity and are not confined to crates for the time you are away. with a treadmill designed for dogs and the freedom for your dog to go inside and out as needed, freedom, fun, and exercise are what set us apart from other daycare facilities. we differ from other places in town because we have a very open environment, so dogs are free to …