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…
Tail Waggers of the Month
Meet Lucy, Sadie, and Josh! They say good things come in threes, and that’s certainly the case for our May Tail Waggers! Siblings Lucy (12), Sadie (8), and Josh (5) have been part of our pack for between 5-10 years…
It’s Your Party!
April Birthday Roundup Dogs LOVE celebrating their birthdays at WTPR - just look at Wheeler! Our Birthday Club is FREE and comes with a party, "doggy daycare" Playday session, and a bandana! See all of our April party pups in…
Thunder, Fireworks, Electronic Beeps & Other Strange Sounds
Managing Noise Phobias in Dogs Noise phobias can develop at any age, slowly over time, or seemingly out of nowhere. Regardless, they’re an important issue that you shouldn’t ignore. First, rest easy. It’s very common for dogs fear certain sounds…
Tail Waggers of the Month
Meet Cooper and Noah! Cooper (age 11) and Noah (age 7) have been part of the Wagging Tails pack for around three years now. During their visits, this frisky twosome loves spending time with the staff and playing with their…
