Managing Separation Anxiety
How to Help Your Dog In an ideal world, we could take our dogs anywhere and everywhere we wanted. Unfortunately, that just isn’t the case – and it’s not something that would be in the best interests of every dog,…
Tail Wagger of the Month
Meet Leo! Leo the Miniature Schnauzer has been part of our pack for over a year now. During his visits, this frisky two-year-old enjoys playing with his friends and taking walks. But, most of all, Leo loves supervising the other…
It’s Your Party!
August Birthday Roundup Dogs in our Birthday Club really know how to party -- Katie was just one of the many pups having a total birthday blast with us last month! Is your dog a member of our free Birthday Club?…
Is Your Dog a Digger?
Finding Ways to Coexist It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that digging is a natural instinct for dogs. It’s also worth remembering that not all dogs find as much joy from this behavior as others. However, whether your dog…
Feel Like Your Dog Never Listens?
The Importance of Consistent Cues During Training Nothing is more frustrating than a dog who doesn’t listen. Except, have you ever stopped to think that may not be the problem? It’s no secret that dogs and humans speak different languages,…
Tail Wagger of the Month
Meet Josie! It’s impossible to resist our August Tail Wagger. Josie may be a pint-sized pooch, but this two-year-old YorkiePoo is a big dog at heart – she loves playing with Crowley the Huskey, Shadow the French Bulldog, Karl the…
It’s Your Party!
July Birthday Roundup Things heated up in July with the high temps - and all the birthday parties we threw! Did your dog celebrate a birthday with us? See all of the July party pooches in our photo gallery! Dogs…
Your Dog Doesn’t Like Toys?
Try These Tips First things first; it’s okay if your dog is truly disinterested in toys. It doesn’t make them any less fun – or any less of a dog – if they don’t love a squeaky, ball, or Frisbee.…
Is Your Dog Fat?
How to Keep Your Dog Fit & Healthy It’s no secret that obesity is a serious problem in the United States. But humans aren’t the only ones carrying more weight than they should – our pets are too. Studies show…
Tail Wagger of the Month
Meet Hudson! Hudson the Golden Retriever has been part of our pack since he was a wee pup. He’s a people-oriented pooch who loves spending time with the WTPR staff during his visits, especially if it involves one-on-one playtime with…
