FAQS on Puppy Care and Training in Their First Year of Life If you have added or are thinking about adding a new puppy to your family in 2022, The Perfect Pup is a great place to go for puppy training and advice. Our most popular classes have always been our puppy classes. During these […]
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Ideas For a Safe and Fun New Year’s with Your Dog New Year’s Eve can certainly be a scary time for dogs but with a little planning, it can actually be a fun time for them. The noises of fireworks and parties may scare your dog so try to keep them distracted with some fun
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Giving a puppy or dog as a gift is always a controversial choice. Dog ownership is long term commitment that requires responsibility and sometimes, a large sum of money. Christmas is very close, and we wanted to go over what to consider if you want to give a dog as a gift. There are a
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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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‘Tis the season of holiday gatherings! With the pandemic in the rear-view mirror, it will be wonderful to gather in person for the holidays once again. If it has been almost two years since you hosted a holiday gathering at your house, a sudden influx of people can be stressful for your dog. Just like
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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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