Why do dogs need enrichment? Dogs need enrichment to reduce their stress, to give them control over their own environment, and to keep them occupied in ways that help them avoid destructive behavior. Enrichment activities can also strengthen the bond between dog and the owner. When you encourage positive behaviors in dogs, it satisfies their […]
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Nothing is more relaxing than sitting by the fire with your dog and enjoying the lights of a Christmas tree. We are busy gearing up for the holidays at The Perfect Pup. We will be holding our regular classes but taking a short break around Christmas so our staff can spend time with their families.
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Whether your dog is staying home, being boarded, or traveling with you, holiday travel can be stressful for both of you. All the staff at The Perfect Pup have dogs of their own and we completely understand the stress that goes along with traveling with your dog for the holidays. One of the hardest things
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Last month, The Perfect Pup introduced a new class called Relief for Reactive Dogs. It is being taught by guest instructor Kelly Leisten from Applaud the Dog in Guilford. This class has become very popular, very quickly. There are many types of reactive behavior in dogs. They usually stem from fear or frustration. If you
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The holidays are coming up fast and since this is the first post-pandemic holiday season, it is bound to be chaotic and confusing at times. The holidays can be a stressful time for humans and their pets as well. Between holiday gatherings and gift shopping, it might be hard to keep an eye on your
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Halloween is two weeks away. Costumes are flying off shelves, candy is being purchased, and spooky decorations have been put out. Many families love to involve their canine companions in their Halloween festivities. They may dress their pets up in costume or even visit the dog bakery to buy their pup some special pumpkin treats.
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The weekend of October 8th is considered to be one of the most popular foliage viewing weekends in Connecticut. Our state is small, but it boasts some of the best views of foliage throughout New England. We are a professional dog training facility located in Deep River, Connecticut. We love hearing about all the adventures
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The Perfect Pup has been seeing lots of new faces at our Puppy Day Care and Dog Training Day Camp. Many of our prospective clients often ask the question of what is the best season to get a dog or puppy? The answer really depends on your lifestyle, but we have summed up the positives
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Most of the people who worked from home for a major portion of the pandemic have returned to the office. This has led to an increase in cases of bad behavior and separation anxiety in dogs that are now left home alone all day. Last spring, The Perfect Pup opened a new day program for
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The middle of September has arrived and that means winter is on the way. As with most New England winters, they can be unpredictable. One day there can be a blizzard, the next day it might be 60 degrees. One thing that never changes is the need to keep your dog fit. Keeping your dog
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