Dog Foot Care Basics
How To Keep Paws In Top Condition Active humans have to upgrade their footwear regularly. But most dogs don’t wear shoes, so how do you keep their feet in top condition? In most cases, the guiding principles are pretty simple…
Losing A Pet
Understanding Pet Grief No one wants to say goodbye to their dog. Unfortunately, most of us will face this heartbreaking day as pet parents. And, when it does, the grief that comes with it can be almost overwhelming. Grief isn’t…
Tail Wagger of the Month
Meet Kevin! Kevin is a two-year-old Lab mix who has been part of our pack since he was approximately 16 weeks old. His owner, Ann, adopted him from the Humane Society, but this sweet boy is originally from somewhere in…
It’s Your Party!
July Birthday Roundup Dogs love celebrating their birthdays at WTPR -- just look at the big smile on Maynard's face! Our Birthday Club is FREE, and it comes with a custom Wagging Tails bandana, a complimentary Playday "doggy daycare" session, and…
Getting The Most Out of Your Walk
How To Create Engaging Outings for Your Dog Think the only way to tire your dog on a walk is by adding more miles to the outing? We’ve got good news – there are better and easier ways to leave…
Are Dogs As Smart As Two-Year-Olds?
Measuring Canine Intelligence Have you ever heard those jokes about dogs being smarter than a two-year-old? Before you chuckle and shake your head in disbelief, there’s truth behind it. It’s certainly true that some dogs are smarter than others –…
Tail Waggers of the Month
Meet Bruiser, Rosie, and Charlie! Why have one Tail Wagger when you can have an adorable trio? Bruiser, Rosie, and Charlie the Havapoos are siblings who have been coming to WTPR for most of their lives. For littermates Bruiser and…
It’s Your Party!
June Birthday Roundup Did you know that we have a FREE Birthday Club? Our Birthday Club members celebrate their special day with a complimentary doggy daycare Playday session, fancy bandana, and birthday party! Has your dog celebrated with us yet?…
Bored with Fetch?
Break Out the Herding Balls You’ve heard of playing fetch. But did you know there are other ways your dog can get their ball game on? And you don’t need fancy equipment to do it. In fact, you can start…
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs
What You Should Know Has your dog been drinking more lately? Do they seem ravenous? If they’ve also developed a pot-bellied appearance or started to lose hair, it could be Cushing’s disease. Cushing’s disease is a common disorder in dogs…
