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Why Dogs Wear Drag Leashes at Daycare
Have you seen your pup (or their furry friends) dragging a rope leash on the ground while playing at PLAYtrain® Doggie Daycare? You may spot these drag leashes on our live webcams, in our PLAYtrain® photos on Facebook and Instagram, or hear our staff use the term when speaking about...
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Feeding Your Dog Human Food: What You Need to Know
Is food your dog’s love language?
We share love with our fur-babies in many ways. We often get questions from pet parents about sharing human food with their dogs. It’s important to note that dogs metabolize food differently than people, so your pup can’t eat everything you can - some...
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How Your Dog's Diet Affects Their Teeth
What your dog eats will show in their teeth! Did you know feeding your pet a healthy diet can help prevent costly dental problems down the road?
If your pooch has smelly breath, red or swollen gums, or stained teeth, you are not alone – dental disease affects as many...
5 Myths & Facts About Pitbulls
Pitbulls are popular family pets in America, and they have a long and complicated history as both a celebrated icon and an unfortunate target of stereotypes and fear.
Pitbull-type dogs and mixes make up an estimated 20% of dogs in the U.S., but despite the fact that many Americans share...
Is Laser Therapy Right for Your Pet?
Laser therapy has been used successfully on humans for years and is growing in popularity among veterinary medicine as a non-invasive healing method for pets.
How does laser therapy work? The near-infrared light produced by lasers can be absorbed by tissues in the body (both your body and your pet’s...
Should I Feed My Dog Lunch?
Dear Jeni: How many times a day does my dog need to eat?
For most healthy adult dogs, the optimal feeding schedule is two meals per day, 8 to 12 hours apart. To us, this may sound like a long time to go in between meals. Who doesn’t want a...
Why Do Dogs Need Rest Time at Doggie Daycare?
We know you send your pup to daycare to have a great time — frolicking in the fresh air, playing with canine friends, and releasing their energy!
But what about the moments when you open up the JM Pet Resort webcams and don’t see your fur-baby out in the playgroup?
At...
How to Beat the Heat with Your Dog
Dear Jeni: It's our first summer with our new dog, any advice?
With the dog days of summer upon us, it’s important to remember your four-legged friends and provide them every opportunity to beat the heat. When was the last time you wore a winter jacket to a cookout or...
Winter Paw Care for Dogs
Your dog’s paws can get very sensitive in winter, especially in the snow and icy weather. Stepping on the cold, wet ground and ice melt used to keep roads clear can cause cracks and irritation on the pads of your pup's feet. You may see your dog lifting their paws...