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.…
Tail Wagger of the Month
Meet Lola! Our June Tail Wagger packs a lot of personality into a pint-sized body. Lola the Shih Tzu may weigh nine pounds, but this seven-year-old is the reigning queen of “The Littles” at WTPR. When Lola started coming for…
It’s Your Party!
May Birthday Roundup Is there a better way to celebrate spring than throwing a party? How about when it's a BIRTHDAY party? Our Birthday Club is FREE, and it comes with a bandana, Playday, and -- that's right! A birthday…
Here’s the Poop
The 411 on Your Dog’s Health We know it’s not a pretty topic, but it still needs to be addressed. Yes, we’re talking about your dog’s poop. And since you’re already picking it up, it’s one of the easiest ways to track…
Watch Your Words
Setting the Tone for Positive Dog Training When you think about dog training, do you approach it as a “command” and “response” exercise? It’s a natural approach, and there are examples of it everywhere. However, there could be a different…
