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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Introducing a new canine companion to your home is both an exciting and stressful time. Whether you’re an experienced dog owner or a brand new one, each dog has a different personality so introducing them is a new challenge every time. There are a variety of ways on how to prepare for a new dog
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Everyone felt isolated during the pandemic and because of that, many Americans decided to adopt or purchase dogs and puppies to fill that loneliness. Unfortunately, that lockdown also led to the inability to socialize for both humans and their new dogs. Humans had the opportunity to socialize in virtual ways such as with Zoom calls
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Kids and dogs go hand in hand. At The Perfect Pup, we love seeing kids come in to learn about training their family pet. One of the biggest responsibilities in a child’s life is caring for a pet. Is my child ready to have a dog? This might be one of the most common questions
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Well we made it folks, the COVID-19 pandemic is finally loosening its grip on the state of Connecticut. A lot of us are now asking: “now what?” Businesses have reopened as well as many offices that had their employees working remotely for a year. The past year has been a dream for many dog owners
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With the pandemic winding down, hospitals, nursing homes, and schools are now easing visitors entering buildings. When the pandemic started many of these facilities restricted visitors and volunteers from entering. With these restrictions, many therapy dogs and their handlers had to suspend their weekly visits. Therapy dogs provide comfort to people who are anxious, sick,
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We see a lot of puppies pass through the doors at The Perfect Pup in Deep River, CT. Whether it is for our puppy group classes, private puppy training, or Puppy Play and Train Day Camp, we love setting up puppies for success. Many of our potential clients are conflicted as to whether they want
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April 30th is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. Each year, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day raises awareness for the thousands of pets that are awaiting their forever homes in shelters. It also helps raise awareness for the need for shelter volunteers and expenses. The Perfect Pup works with several different Connecticut shelters to
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Spring is here and we have seen a huge increase in people bringing in their new puppies for classes. We love seeing these puppies begin their first training lessons. Setting your puppy up for success starts at a young age. Whether your puppy is a rescue or purebred, setting your puppy up for success includes
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As professional dog trainers, we often hear common crate training questions such as, should I crate my dog while I am at work or away? The short answer is yes to that question. Despite the myth that crates are cruel and confining, crates actually provide dogs with a sense of security. If a dog or
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