Things in the world of pet care, specifically dog boarding, doggie daycare and dog training, have been stuck in a rut and things that were applicable over 30 years ago have been proven otherwise. In the pet industry at times, it seems as if people are told what they want to hear, instead of what…
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Hosting the Holidays and Your Pets Being the host for the annual holiday get together can be a little stressful. Making sure everyone’s gifts are wrapped and under the tree, preparing the feast for all to enjoy, decking the halls with every single last decoration you have in storage – including the ones you just…
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Doggie Daycare: Size Matters Chelsea Ryan B.S All dogs in our daycare program are special and the team at NBK9 holds the safety of each individual dog at the highest importance. This is why we offer a specialized doggy daycare program here in the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati area, constructed to fit every dog’s…
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Dog Training Tips: Why “Sit” Can Wait: Socialization VS. Training Revisited Socialization is a recurring theme in many of our blogs. We have discussed socialization for adult dogs, how to condition your puppy for handling, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior’s position statement, and a medical professional’s view on puppy socialization. The first blog…
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Choosing the Right Dog Food Gab Jimenez, B.A. Our dogs’ diets are extremely important to their overall well-being, and the responsibility lies with us humans to know what’s best for them. A poor diet can have many detrimental effects both mentally and physically; just as in humans, when we eat a lot of junk food we…
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Homemade Dog Treats: Sweet Potato Chew Recipe Gab Jimenez, B.A. I am always looking for healthy treat options for my dog, but it is hard to find quality treats that are not expensive. I have found the best way to get affordable and healthy dog treats are to make them yourself. The latest treat I…
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Dog Training Tips: Traveling with your Dog Gab Jimenez, B.A. Spring is in the air; with the recent increase in temperatures we are reminded that spring and summer are just around the corner. This means day outings, long weekends, and even long awaited vacations. For some of you this means Fido needs a place to crash while you…
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The Super Smeller Gab Jimenez, B.A. The “sniff down”, that is what I call it when my dog Bruiser gives me a thorough smelling after returning home. It is not surprising that he should want to smell me with all the different dog smells I bring from work, but I bet most of your dogs…
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