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Enrichment Toys Our Staff Loves
Just like working on brain games keeps your mind sharp and helps ground your emotions, solving puzzles is good for your fur-baby’s brain, too!
Puzzles are a form of “enrichment,” which refers to any activity that challenges and exercises your pet’s brain. Enrichment activities include snuffle mats, lick mats, puzzle...
Build Your Dog’s Good Habits During Daycare with Day School
When it comes to transforming your dog’s behaviors, repetition is everything. Private lessons and group obedience classes can be extremely helpful in building your bond with your dog and teaching them new skills – but what about finding time to practice that training throughout the day?
We got you! We...
Senior Pet Products Our Team Loves
As your fur-baby gets older, you may notice gray hairs around their muzzle, a decrease in their energy, or slower movements. Your pet's body is going through changes on the inside, too. Supplements, natural remedies, and dietary changes can make a big difference in helping your pet age more comfortably...
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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...
Fire Safety Day
Today was Fire Safety Day at JM Pet Resort and Pet Vet Clinic! Many of you know that we have temporarily closed PLAYtrain® Doggie Daycare on Wednesdays to give our staff time to get back to our Paw Print Principles and ensure that we are operating at our best for...
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...
Harness vs Halti
Dear Jeni: My dog is on a harness when we take a walk. It works well, but he still sometimes pulls. He doesn’t like to use a Halti. What do you recommend?
If you’re struggling with leash pulling, here’s the scoop on using a harness vs. a Halti as dog...
Training a New Puppy
Dear Jeni: My family recently adopted our very first puppy, what should I be training her to do first?
Puppies learn very quickly with proper instruction. The first few days at home are extremely important for puppies and the precedents you set now will last a lifetime. All family members must...
Being Home with Your Dog for the Summer
Dear Jeni: Any advice while I am home for the summer with my dog?
The hot weather is on the way. Is your dog ready for it? Here are some easy ways to keep your dog cool during the warmer seasons! Walk your dog early, or late! It's best to...