So you just brought home your first Christmas puppy. Congrats! You are in for a world of snuggles, wet kisses, laughter and let’s face it, training. Yep, that cute little buddle of joy is going to brighten your world this 2021, but they are going to need a little bit of help growing up from that cute, rambunctious furball into the well-behaved doggo you’ve always dreamed of. One of the main things we like to share with our new pet parents is the importance of good ole puppy socialization. It’s like tiny-human pre-school, but for your fur baby! Puppy socialization is super important to... Read More
If there’s one thing we know about puppies, it’s that they grow up too fast! The walk around the block isn’t long enough, the hour-long playtime becomes just a warm-up, and the days of an easily entertained pup are long gone. Not everyone has the ability or energy to devote more time to meeting fidos needs. Don’t fret, we have an answer: doggy daycare. It may feel hard to let them go, but, just like hooman children, puppies greatly benefit from “school.” When you drop your fur kid off at Hounds Lounge Doggie Daycare, you can rest assured they’re in... Read More
Doggy daycare is every woof’s dream come true. However, it’s more than just an all-day pawty – there are many benefits of doggy daycare, for both dogs and hoomans! Whether your fur child needs to run off some zoomies or make some new furriends, doggy daycare is a grrreat solution. It’s a treat for everyone involved, including the hooman pack at Hounds Lounge! We love spending our days with the sweetest, slobberiest campers, and it gives you some off-duty time as a pet parent. Benefits of doggy daycare for woofs: Your dog will get a workout Your dog will make... Read More
Canine Influenza aka “The Dog Flu” The highly contagious canine influenza has finally made its unwelcome introduction to the Natural State. And, it pounced on us quickly. Symptoms look just like other upper respiratory infections but, if left untreated, could be life-threatening. We strongly recommend keeping your elderly and immunocompromised doggos home. Yes. There is a vaccine. Dr. Blair Hauk at Bayens Hauk Veterinary Group “recommends that all dogs that are boarding and participating in group activities should receive the H3N2/H3N8 vaccination and the intranasal Bordetella/Parainfluenza vaccination.” Since Summer 2018, Hounds Lounge has required the Canine Influenza vaccines... Read More
Ready to Experience Hounds Lounge for Yourself? Make a Reservation If your dog has experienced a great day at Hounds Lounge Pet Resort and Spa, then you’ll understand their sense of pure excitement when prompted, “do you want to go to Hounds Lounge?” With so many sights to see, dawgs to meet, and smells to sniff – it’s no wonder why all the pups love the Lounge. From doggy daycare to being pampered at the spa, we treat our four-legged guests with utmost love to make sure they have a pawsome time during their stay... Read More
It’s no surprise that dog separation anxiety is one of the most common behavioral problems. Canine separation anxiety can be difficult to extinguish, ranges from mild to severe, and can be caused by environmental changes, circumstantial events, or your dog’s temperament. We’ve heard from our campers’ parents how much doggy daycare helps their beloved fur children. If you have personally seen an improvement in any part of your dog’s behavior after daycare at Hounds Lounge, let us know in our Facebook comments. What is Canine Separation Anxiety? Canine separation anxiety is a condition in which our fur children become mildly... Read More
While we’re working like a dog with long hours at the office and climbing the company ladder, Fido is spending more lonely days at home by himself. While some pups may be content to sleep away the day on the couch, others need an outlet for all of that built up energy. That’s where doggie daycare comes into play. Here’s why all the coolest pooches are heading to doggie daycare at Hounds Lounge: 1. SocializeWe all need friends and your pup is no exception! At Hounds Lounge, your dog will find its pack of new furriends – the human-kind too. Read More