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Premeditated Fun (Great Doggie Daycare & Boarding in Oly)

I’m often asked if I know of reputable, loving, local doggie daycare and boarding facilities so I reckon it’s time for me to pull a list together and share it here.

My highest recommendations are always two local sitters who provide not-your-typical-boarding-situation services:

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Anna Mumaw of Fuzzy Faces Pet Care (www.fuzzyfacespetcare.com) focuses on . . . → Read More: Premeditated Fun (Great Doggie Daycare & Boarding in Oly)

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Citizen Canine (Dog Park Etiquette & Tips)

Taking your dog to dog parks provides her with the mental challenges and physical exercise that she needs to stay healthy, fit, and well-adjusted socially.

If your dog is ready for action more often than you are or at times when you’re tired (such as after you get home from work), visiting a dog . . . → Read More: Citizen Canine (Dog Park Etiquette & Tips)

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That’s Sickening (Signs Of Nausea in Cats and Dogs)

Many people mistakenly think that if dogs or cats are nauseous they will vomit and/or stop eating. But there are signs that I’ve seen far more often than vomiting in the hundreds of animals I’ve cared for through the years. If your pet shows any of the signs below, please consult your veterinarian so they . . . → Read More: That’s Sickening (Signs Of Nausea in Cats and Dogs)

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From Super Shy To Super Fly (Helping Shy Pets Be More Comfy When You’re Away)

Through years of fostering extremely timid cats from the Feline Friends shelter, I’ve learned some useful techniques for gaining the trust of shy and fearful cats. I’ve also tried dozens of products that claim to help shy animals and have a list of some products that actually do help. I also know how reassuring it . . . → Read More: From Super Shy To Super Fly (Helping Shy Pets Be More Comfy When You’re Away)

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Miss Communication’s Tips For Understanding Dog And Cat Body Language

Dogs and cats rely heavily on nonverbal signals to communicate their moods. Their facial expressions, ear position, tail position and movement, and overall body stance convey their intentions. Ideally, we take all of these components into consideration because the same detail can convey different meanings when other details are also considered. For example, dogs wag . . . → Read More: Miss Communication’s Tips For Understanding Dog And Cat Body Language

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