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6 Tips to Prepare Your Dog for Their First Day of Daycare
Enrolling your dog in a stellar daycare program is a big step toward their social and emotional growth. Making that initial visit smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free—for both of you—is key. Here are six upbeat, practical tips to prepare your dog for their first day of daycare, while relieving any first-day jitters: 1. Familiarize with a…
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At What Age Is It Appropriate to Board a Puppy?
Welcoming a puppy into your life kicks off a journey filled with fun, furry milestones. One of the most exciting? Their first boarding adventure. But at what age is it appropriate to board a puppy? Here’s what every pet parent should know. Age and Vaccination Markers Matter Most boarding facilities require that puppies: Be at…
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Why Regular Grooming is Crucial for Pet Health and Happiness
While a fresh haircut or a sparkling coat may get compliments from people you meet on your daily walks, a consistent grooming routine is about so much more than your dog’s good looks. Regular grooming is crucial for pet health, not to mention being an essential part of your dog’s overall health and happiness. Why…
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What Vaccines Does My Dog Need for Boarding?
Planning a boarding stay for your pup at Springdale Pet Ranch? One of the most important steps in preparing your dog is making sure their vaccinations are up to date. Not only does this help protect your pet, but it also ensures the health and safety of every guest at our ranch. Here’s what you…
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The Top 10 Reasons for Dog Daycare
When your dog joins daycare at Springdale Pet Ranch, they’re not just burning time while you’re away at work. They’re gaining a structured environment that promotes wellness, joy, and positive behavior. Whether your pup is a bundle of energy, struggles with separation anxiety, or simply just loves to socialize with like-minded pups, our daycare program…
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What is Your Dog Trying to Tell You? Understanding Pet Body Language
Every wag, bark, and yawn mean something. At Springdale Pet Ranch, understanding the nuanced language of dogs isn’t just a cool skill, it’s a cornerstone of our approach to daycare, training, boarding, and grooming. Recognizing what our furry friends are trying to communicate is crucial for their well-being (and ours) and can greatly enhance the…
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6 Important Training Commands Every Dog Should Know
Well-trained dogs don’t simply behave better, they feel better, too. More confident. Understood. Easily settled when new situations arise. At Springdale Pet Ranch in Arroyo Grande, CA, our trainers believe that proper instruction results in more than obedience. It builds a better connection between pets and their people. Here, our Stay & Train, Play &…
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Can Dogs Be Trained to Open the Refrigerator?
Social media is leader of the pack when it comes to videos of clever dogs trotting confidently to the fridge, tugging it open, and retrieving a cold drink for their humans. Impressive? You bet. And a definitive answer to a popular question we’re constantly asked: can dogs be trained to open the refrigerator? Yes, they…
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Hired Hands and Playful Paws: An Interview with Springdale Pet Ranch’s Cheryl Miller
Springdale Pet Ranch’s Cheryl Miller recalls one of the resort’s most eager endorsements. “There used to be a husky who lived across the street from our pet ranch,” she says. “He used to jump his fence and run over and stand outside of our daycare, wanting to be let in.” That particular pup was far…
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