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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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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Autumn Safety Tips For Dogs Autumn can be a wonderful time for dog owners. It is cooler out and there are a variety of seasonal activities that dogs and their owners can participate in. Even though summer has several hazards dog owners need to watch out for, autumn has them too. We are a professional
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One of the greatest family adventures is picking out their first puppy. Whether you’re adopting the puppy or buying from a breeder, it is one of the biggest decisions you are likely to make in your lifetime. A puppy is a lifetime commitment that should be thoroughly thought out. Common mistakes when getting a puppy
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As summer ends, many families are preparing to send their kids back to school for the fall. It has been an interesting year with many children taking virtual classes at home because of the pandemic. With the pandemic slowly improving, many children will be headed back to class full time this fall and their parents
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When The Perfect Pup opened their second facility, we incorporated several new programs and classes that could take place there. Besides the daycare and day camp programs, we also introduced brand new agility classes. We offer three classes for Agility, Agility 1, Agility 2, and Agility 3. Clients and their pets must complete Agility 1
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We all want the picture-perfect dog that can go anywhere and play peacefully with its other canine friends. Unfortunately, some dogs just don’t get along with other dogs. The pandemic didn’t help with this. Quarantine caused and increased the likelihood that adopted puppies didn’t get the socialization they needed in their first few months of
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Independence Day can be a fun time for humans but is usually a stressful time for dogs. There are several 4th of July dangers to dogs. Fireworks, toxic food, and even the weather can ruin your dog’s holiday. You can, however, still enjoy Independence Day with your dog if you are cautious and watch your
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Like most animals, dogs often try to hide it when they are feeling sick. In fact, most owners rarely notice their pet is sick until it becomes an emergency. There are, however, some subtle signs of illness in dogs. All of the staff at The Perfect Pup have been working with canines for thirty-plus years.
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