Tick-borne Diseases
What You Need to Know to Protect Your Dog When you think of ticks, is Lyme the first – and only – disease that comes to mind? While it is certainly cause for concern, especially in Minnesota, Lyme is only…
Why Impulse Control Matters
Easy Ways to Teach Your Dog to Control Their Impulses Have you ever struggled to resist the urge to eat one more cookie? Or buy that extra pair of shoes that you really don’t need? As adults, we can often…
Tail Waggers of the Month
Meeting Igor & Ivan! Our May Tail Waggers have been coming to WTPR for all their lives! That’s around five years for Igor the Aussie mix and closer to three for his mini-Aussie sibling, Ivan. These two LOVE getting cuddles…
It’s Your Party!
April Birthday Roundup Dogs LOVE celebrating their birthdays at WTPR! Did yours strike a pose for us in April like Simba? Our Birthday Club is FREE and comes with a party, "doggy daycare" Playday session, and a bandana! See all…
Put Your Dog’s Nose to Work!
DIY Snuffle Mats It’s a good time to be a dog parent – everywhere you look, there are fun and innovative ways to help your four-legged friend live their best life. And we’ve got good news for you. You can…
Sh*t Happens
The Scoop on Biodegradable Poop Bags We know – no one wants to talk about poop. But, whether you like it or not, it’s part of the furry package when you have a dog in your life. Picking up after…
Tail Wagger of the Month
Meet Gypsy! If you looked up the word “cuddle bug” in the doggy dictionary, you’d find a picture of our April Tail Wagger. Gypsy the Pitbull has been part of our pack for the past three years, and we look…
It’s Your Party!
March Birthday Roundup Did you know that we have a Birthday Club? Not only is it free to join, but it comes with a paw-ty, doggy daycare "Playday" session, AND a fancy bandana! Has your dog celebrated with us yet?
Dogs & Knee Problems
How to Spot a Problem Did you know that knee problems are the most common injury and the most common leg-related health condition dogs face? While it’s true that some breeds have hereditary or genetic predispositions that increase their chances…
Tail Wagger of the Month
Meet Katy Belle! Our March Tail Wagger is 9-year-old Katy Belle. Katy has been part of our pack since 2018, and you can usually find this sweet introvert watching the excitement happening around her during her visits. Katy found her…
